How long do planning decisions take near Town Centre?

The average planning decision time near Town Centre is 50 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Town Centre?

The planning approval rate near Town Centre is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Town Centre?

The most common type of planning application near Town Centre is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Town Centre?

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Town Centre, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Town Centre, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

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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: West Lancashire
Parliamentary constituency: West Lancashire
LSOA: West Lancashire 015D

Crime Statistics

141 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 59
anti-social-behaviour: 15
criminal-damage-arson: 11
other-theft: 10
drugs: 9
vehicle-crime: 7
public-order: 6
shoplifting: 6
other-crime: 6
burglary: 5
bicycle-theft: 2
possession-of-weapons: 2
theft-from-the-person: 2
robbery: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Town Centre.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Town Centre.

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 Town Centre based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Town Centre.

- 74 Findon Way Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6HH
Certificate of Lawfulness - To build and maintain a fence & gates.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-11-20
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- Unit 143 The Concourse Southway Skelmersdale Lancashire
Change of use from retail (Class E a to a family fun attraction (sui generis))
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-08-09
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- 47-49 The Concourse Southway Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6LJ
Advertisement Consent - 2no. BoyleSports internally illuminated fascia signs and 1no. Boyle sports internally illuminated projecting sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-06-03
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- 47 -49 The Concourse Southway Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6LJ
Change of use of units 47-49 Concourse Shopping Centre from Use Class E/ Sui Generis to Sui Generis (betting office) and external alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-06-03
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A brief summary of Town Centre in Lancashire

Town Centre is a settlement located in Lancashire, England.

Property prices in Town Centre show an average sale price of £180,719, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Town Centre area recorded 141 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Town Centre 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Town Centre planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

Planning Activity in Town Centre

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Town Centre. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Town Centre.

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Town Centre were full planning applications (7), outline applications (3), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

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