Wesham, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wesham, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wesham are administered by West Lancashire Borough Council. View the full West Lancashire Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wesham
Medlar-with-Wesham is a civil parish and electoral ward located in the Fylde region of Lancashire, England, encompassing the town of Wesham. Part of the Borough of Fylde, it experienced population growth from 3,245 residents in 1,294 households in 2001 to 3,584 residents in 1,511 households by the 2021 census, highlighting its development potential for planning applications in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Lancashire
- Parliamentary constituency: Southport
- LSOA: West Lancashire 001B
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wesham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wesham.
- 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 Wesham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Wesham.
- SNN/26/0014 - Kirkham Bowling Club, Rear of Kirkham Pool Station Road, Kirkham PR4 2HA
See notes
Status: Conditions | Council: Fylde | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - 26/0123 - 5 BROOKLANDS AVENUE KIRKHAM PRESTON PR4 2BW
CHANGE OF USE FROM A DWELLINGHOUSE (USE CLASS C3) TO A CHILDRENS HOME ACCOMMODATING UP TO TWO YOUNG PEOPLE (AGED UNDER 18) WITH 24 HR CARE PROVIDED BY UP NON-RESIDENT CARE STAFF AND A DAY MANAGER OPER
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Fylde | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - 26/0121 - 47 BLEASDALE AVENUE KIRKHAM LANCASHIRE PR4 2HR
PROPOSED CROWN REDUCTION TO LIME TREE PROTECTED BY TPO/60/0002
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Fylde | Date: 2026-02-23
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A brief summary of Wesham in Lancashire
Medlar-with-Wesham is a civil parish and electoral ward located in the Fylde region of Lancashire, England, encompassing the town of Wesham. Part of the Borough of Fylde, it experienced population growth from 3,245 residents in 1,294 households in 2001 to 3,584 residents in 1,511 households by the 2021 census, highlighting its development potential for planning applications in the area.
Wesham has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wesham 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 Wesham
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Wesham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 17 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wesham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 17 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wesham were tree works (3), amendments (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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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