Walmer Bridge, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Walmer Bridge, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Walmer Bridge are administered by Fylde Borough Council. View the full Fylde Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Walmer Bridge
Walmer Bridge is a quaint village located in Lancashire, England, nestled between the nearby villages of Much Hoole and Longton. Its rural setting and close-knit community make it a notable area for planning applications, catering to both residential and local developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Fylde
- Parliamentary constituency: Fylde
- LSOA: Fylde 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Walmer Bridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Walmer Bridge.
- 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 Walmer Bridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
119 planning applications found near Walmer Bridge.
- - 42 Hall Carr Lane Longton Preston Lancashire PR4 5JJ
Stage 2 Technical Details Consent for the erection of 1no. detached dwelling following Stage 1 Permission in principle application 07/2025/00249/PIP
Status: Permitted | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 55 Hall Carr Lane Longton Preston Lancashire PR4 5JJ
Application for prior approval for single storey rear extension. Proposed length 5m and height 3.8m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 20 Hall Carr Lane Walmer Bridge Preston Lancashire PR4 5RA
Side extension with front dormer, single storey rear/side extension with flat roof, dormer to rear elevation, open porch to front elevation and cosmetic amendments
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - 363A Liverpool Road Walmer Bridge Preston Lancashire PR4 5JS
Discharge of condition 11 (Surface Water Drainage) of planning permission 07/2023/00829/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-10-09
View full details - - OS Greencroft Hall Carr Lane Longton Preston Lancashire PR4 5JN
1 X 10 meter wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-08-22
View full details - - 43 Hall Carr Lane Longton Preston Lancashire PR4 5JJ
Non material amendment to planning permission 07/2025/00093/HOH (removal of pitched glass roof over to rear and replacement with flat roof to include lantern light and parapet wall)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-07-31
View full details - - 20 Highfield Drive Longton Preston Lancashire PR4 5XA
Demolition of existing sectional garage and formation of single storey side extension to form garage and utility with Wc.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-07-29
View full details - - Land To Rear Of 42 Hall Carr Lane Longton Preston Lancashire PR4 5JJ
Permission in principle for erection of up to one dwelling following demolition of existing buildings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - 13 Highfield Drive Longton Preston Lancashire PR4 5XA
Single storey extension to the front and rear, raising the ridge height, rear dormer and detached garage and store
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - Land Adjacent 26 Hall Carr Lane Walmer Bridge Lancashire
Erection of 2no. self build dwellings.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-03-18
View full details - - 43 Hall Carr Lane Longton Preston Lancashire PR4 5JJ
Two storey side and rear extensions. Demolition of existing garage and construction of replacement garage/summer room with accommodation on first floor
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - 42 Hall Carr Lane Longton Preston Lancashire PR4 5JJ
Application for a lawful development certificate for an existing use of outbuilding for domestic storage
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - 57A Liverpool Old Road Walmer Bridge Preston Lancashire PR5 5QA
Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2024-11-13
View full details - - 42 Hall Carr Lane Longton Preston Lancashire PR4 5JJ
Application for Permission in Principle for the erection of one dwelling following the demolition of two existing shed structures
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - Beech Lodge 9 Hall Lane Longton Preston Lancashire PR4 5XB
Conversion and extension of existing swimming pool outbuilding to ancillary family living accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2024-09-10
View full details - - Land Adjacent 26 Hall Carr Lane Walmer Bridge Lancashire
Erection of 2 detached self build/custom build dwellings (Amended Plans)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - 51A Hall Lane Longton Preston Lancashire PR4 5ZD
Formation of outdoor menage with timber fencing
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2024-08-22
View full details - - 14 Liverpool Old Road Walmer Bridge Preston Lancashire PR4 5GA
Replacement of an existing flat roof with a pitched roof on the rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2024-08-12
View full details - - 14 Liverpool Old Road Walmer Bridge Preston Lancashire PR4 5GA
replacement of an existing flat roof with a pitched roof on the rear extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - Longton Arms 2 Liverpool Old Road Walmer Bridge Preston Lancashire PR4 5GA
Permission in principle for partial demolition and conversion of storage building to dwelling house
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2024-06-10
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A brief summary of Walmer Bridge in Lancashire
Walmer Bridge is a quaint village located in Lancashire, England, nestled between the nearby villages of Much Hoole and Longton. Its rural setting and close-knit community make it a notable area for planning applications, catering to both residential and local developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Walmer Bridge a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Walmer Bridge 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 Walmer Bridge
In the last 24 months, 83 planning applications were submitted near Walmer Bridge. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Walmer Bridge.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Walmer Bridge slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Walmer Bridge were full planning applications (29), outline applications (18), discharge of conditions (13). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 15 medium-scale applications, 64 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 29 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 50 applications
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.