Ward Green Cross, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ward Green Cross, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ward Green Cross are administered by Wyre Borough Council. View the full Wyre Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £197,631 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wyre
- Parliamentary constituency: Lancaster and Wyre
- LSOA: Wyre 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ward Green Cross.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ward Green Cross.
- 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 Ward Green Cross based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Ward Green Cross.
- - Scott House Green Moor Lane Ribchester PR3 2YR
Proposed stable block.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2023-09-08
View full details - - Scott House Green Moor Lane Ribchester PR3 2YR
Proposed covered manege.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2023-09-08
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A brief summary of Ward Green Cross in Lancashire
Ward Green Cross is a settlement located in Lancashire, England.
Property prices in Ward Green Cross show an average sale price of £197,631, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ward Green Cross a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ward Green Cross includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Forest Of Bowland. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ward Green Cross 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 Ward Green Cross
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Ward Green Cross. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 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 Ward Green Cross.
The average decision period of 72 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 Ward Green Cross were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.