How long do planning decisions take near Wennington?

The average planning decision time near Wennington is 22 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 Wennington?

The planning approval rate near Wennington is 40%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wennington?

The most common type of planning application near Wennington is outline applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wennington?

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Wennington, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wennington, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Wennington are administered by Lancaster City Council. View the full Lancaster City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Wennington

Wennington is a civil parish located within the City of Lancaster district in Lancashire, England. With a population of 178 recorded in the 2011 Census, this small community may offer unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.

Population: 118 (2021)

District: Lancaster

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £228,659 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Lancaster
Parliamentary constituency: Lancaster and Wyre
LSOA: Lancaster 019A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wennington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wennington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Wennington.

- Old Smithy House Bentham Road Wennington Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8NU
Submission of Biodiversity Gain Plan on approved application 26/00207/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-06-24
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- Wennington Hall Lodge Lane Wennington Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8NS
Discharge of condition 4 on approved application 23/00576/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-04-29
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A brief summary of Wennington in Lancashire

Property prices in Wennington show an average sale price of £228,659, 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 Wennington a particularly low-crime area.

Wennington has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wennington, Wrayton. 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 Wennington includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.

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Planning Activity in Wennington

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Wennington. Of these, 40% were approved, with an average decision time of 22 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 Wennington.

The average decision time of 22 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Wennington were outline applications (4), other applications (2), discharge of conditions (1).

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

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