What is the planning approval rate near Warton (LA5)?

The planning approval rate near Warton (LA5) is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Warton (LA5)?

The most common type of planning application near Warton (LA5) is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

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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

7 planning applications found near Warton (LA5).

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
- 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 | Type: Amendment | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-05-06
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- 19 Croftlands Warton Carnforth Lancashire LA5 9PY
Proposed lawful development certificate for the erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-04-29
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- 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
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- 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
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294(1998) - 184 Main Street Warton Carnforth Lancashire LA5 9PT
Pruning of various protected trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2017-12-15
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- 13 Borwick Lane Warton Carnforth Lancashire LA5 9QJ
High Hedge Complaint: Reduce hedge to a reasonable height
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2008-07-22
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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.

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Planning Activity in Warton (LA5)

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Warton (LA5). Of these, 0% were approved.

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 Warton (LA5).

The most common application types near Warton (LA5) were outline applications (3), tree works (2), full planning applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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