Warton (LA5), Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Warton (LA5), Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Warton (LA5) are administered by Lancaster City Council. View the full Lancaster City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
Population: 2,325 (2021)
District: Lancaster
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £287,823 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Lancaster
- Parliamentary constituency: Morecambe and Lunesdale
- LSOA: Lancaster 001F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Warton (LA5).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Warton (LA5).
- 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 Warton (LA5) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
231 planning applications found near Warton (LA5).
- - 17 Westover Avenue Warton Carnforth Lancashire LA5 9QP
Non material amendment to planning permission 24/01203/FUL to amend window colour, remove top of chimney, reduce number of rooflight windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - 26/00469/NMA · Received: Wed 06 May 2026 · Validated: Wed 06 May 2026 - 17 Westover Avenue Warton Carnforth Lancashire LA5 9QP
Non material amendment to planning permission 24/01203/FUL to amend window colour, remove top of chimney, reduce number of rooflight windows
Status: Undecided | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-05-06 - - 19 Croftlands Warton Carnforth Lancashire LA5 9PY
Proposed lawful development certificate for the erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 188B Main Street Warton Carnforth Lancashire LA5 9QF
Listed building application for the installation of a rooflight to the north east elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - 184 Main Street Warton Carnforth Lancashire LA5 9PT
G1 & G2 Quercus Ilex - Prune back to suitable growth point, reducing by no more than two metres. T1 Pine - Prune large lateral branch overhanging neighbouring property by 5 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - 188B Main Street Warton Carnforth Lancashire LA5 9QF
Installation of a rooflight to the north east elevation, installation of solar array to the south west elevation of existing garage roof and erection of a detached outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - 2A Coach Road Warton Carnforth Lancashire LA5 9PP
Rowan (T1) - Fell Holly (T2) - Reduce by 4 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-03-07
View full details - - 12 Westover Avenue Warton Carnforth Lancashire LA5 9QP
Erection of a single storey rear extension and installation of roof lights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-02-27
View full details - - 188B Main Street Warton Carnforth Lancashire LA5 9QF
Change of use of agricultural land to the South West of the property to form part of residential curtilage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-12-06
View full details - - 17 Westover Avenue Warton Carnforth Lancashire LA5 9QP
Construction of dormer extension to the front elevation and installation of rooflights to the rear elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-10-29
View full details - - 131 Main Street Warton Carnforth Lancashire LA5 9PT
Erection of a two-storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-06-29
View full details - - 123 Main Street Warton Carnforth Lancashire LA5 9PN
Fell 1 x Eucalyptus following root lift
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-04-08
View full details - - 26 The Roods Warton Carnforth Lancashire LA5 9QG
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - 186 Main Street Warton Carnforth Lancashire LA5 9PT
Removal of cherry tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2023-10-16
View full details - - 2 The Croft Croftlands Warton Carnforth Lancashire LA5 9PY
Erection of a dormer extension to the front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2023-07-24
View full details - - 153 Main Street Warton Carnforth Lancashire LA5 9QF
Erection of single storey side and rear extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2023-06-05
View full details - - 125 And 127 Main Street Warton Carnforth Lancashire LA5 9PN
2 x Alder - Prune overhanging branches; Silver Birch - Prune
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2023-05-12
View full details - - 10 Washington Drive Warton Carnforth Lancashire LA5 9RA
Erection of a detached outbuilding to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - - 2A Coach Road Warton Carnforth Lancashire LA5 9PP
Construction of veranda to the front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2023-01-24
View full details - - 9 Borwick Lane Warton Carnforth Lancashire LA5 9QJ
Construction of a dormer extension to North West (rear) elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2022-11-25
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A brief summary of Warton (LA5) in Lancashire
Warton (LA5) is a settlement located in Lancashire, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,325 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Lancaster district.
Property prices in Warton (LA5) show an average sale price of £287,823, 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 Warton (LA5) a particularly low-crime area.
Warton (LA5) has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Warton, Carnforth, Yealand Conyers and Redmayne. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Warton (LA5) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Warton Crag SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Arnside & Silverdale. 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, Warton (LA5) 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 Warton (LA5)
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Warton (LA5). Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Warton (LA5) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Warton (LA5) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Warton (LA5) were full planning applications (10), tree works (7), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 38% 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, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
25 planning appeals were lodged, of which 7 were allowed and 17 were dismissed (29% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 5 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.