Tontine, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tontine, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Tontine
Tontine, Lancashire, derives its name from a financial scheme known as a tontine, which is an investment tied to a living individual that generates income for their lifetime. Originating in the 17th century, tontines were originally used by governments to raise capital and gained popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries. Understanding this financial history may provide context for local economic developments and planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £180,719 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: St. Helens
- Parliamentary constituency: St Helens North
- LSOA: St. Helens 002A
Crime Statistics
18 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 9
- criminal-damage-arson: 3
- anti-social-behaviour: 2
- drugs: 2
- other-theft: 1
- public-order: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tontine.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tontine.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Tontine based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Tontine.
- - 40 Higher Lane Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0NL
T1 silver birch fell. Outgrown position against wall. Beginning to damage wall and lift cobblestones
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 53 Sandbrook Road Orrell Wigan Lancashire WN5 8UB
To extend the existing dormer to the front of the bungalow with associative works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Telephone Exchange Church Street Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0ND
Common Sycamore (1,2,3.) Raise crown heights to 5m to 6m
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - 12 Sandford Road Orrell Wigan Lancashire WN5 8UE
Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - extension of dwellinghouse. Extension extends beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse - by 5.06m. Maximum
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of 57 Church Street Orrell Wigan WN5 8TG
Condition Discharge application to discharge condItion numbers 3 (site investigations coal), 4 (coal) 9 (floor Levels) and 11 (materials) in respect of previously approve application : A/24/97007/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - 78A Sefton Road Orrell Wigan WN5 8UP
First floor to rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2024-06-12
View full details - - Orrell Laundry 11 Sefton Road Orrell Wigan WN5 8UP
Certificate of lawful development for extension to an existing detached garage to the rear
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - 25 Delphside Road Orrell Wigan WN5 8TR
Two storey to side and rear together with garage to side and dormers to rear. Alternative to previously approved A/22/94238/HH(RETROSPECTIVE)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2023-10-04
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A brief summary of Tontine in Lancashire
Tontine, Lancashire, derives its name from a financial scheme known as a tontine, which is an investment tied to a living individual that generates income for their lifetime. Originating in the 17th century, tontines were originally used by governments to raise capital and gained popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries. Understanding this financial history may provide context for local economic developments and planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Tontine show an average sale price of £180,719, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 18 crimes reported in the Tontine area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Tontine has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Tontine includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ravenhead Brickworks SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Tontine
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Tontine. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Tontine.
The average decision period of 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Tontine were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (9), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 3 medium-scale applications, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.