Whittington, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whittington, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Whittington
Whittington is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Lancashire, England, nestled within the Upper Lune Valley. It falls under the jurisdiction of Lancaster City Council and is part of the Lancaster Rural East division of Lancashire County Council, making it a key area for planning applications and rural development initiatives.
Population: 345 (2021)
District: Lancaster
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £332,400 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Skipton and Ripon
- LSOA: Craven 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whittington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whittington.
- 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 Whittington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Whittington.
- - Whittington Farm Main Street Whittington Carnforth Lancashire LA6 2NX
Discharge of conditions 3 (contamination) and 4 (landscaping) on approved application 24/00295/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Whittington Farm Main Street Whittington Carnforth Lancashire LA6 2NX
Variation of section 106 agreement to include an updated site plan and affordable housing schedule
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 1 Croft View Main Street Whittington Carnforth Lancashire LA6 2NX
Listed building application for the repair and refurbishment of windows to the front/side elevations, installation of replacement window to rear elevation and replacement door
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Land East Of Dene Cottage Main Street Whittington Carnforth Lancashire LA6 2NY
Non-material amendment to planning permission 24/00263/VCN for alterations to the openings on the east elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - Whittington Farm Main Street Whittington Carnforth Lancashire LA6 2NX
Listed building consent for replacement of timber windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-08-08
View full details - - Whittington Farm Main Street Whittington Carnforth Lancashire LA6 2NX
Outline application for the erection of 18 dwellings with associated access and change of use of barn to a mixed use comprising a dwelling(C3) and a shop/tearoom (A1/A3) and Relevant Demolition of the
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - Whittington Farm Main Street Whittington Carnforth Lancashire LA6 2NX
Discharge of conditions 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13 and 21 on approved application 19/00245/VCN
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2023-12-01
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A brief summary of Whittington in Lancashire
Whittington is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Lancashire, England, nestled within the Upper Lune Valley. It falls under the jurisdiction of Lancaster City Council and is part of the Lancaster Rural East division of Lancashire County Council, making it a key area for planning applications and rural development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 345 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Lancaster district.
Property prices in Whittington show an average sale price of £332,400, 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 Whittington a particularly low-crime area.
Whittington has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Nether Burrow, Whittington. 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 Whittington includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 National Parks: YORKSHIRE DALES. 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, Whittington 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 Whittington
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Whittington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Whittington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Whittington were listed building and heritage (2), discharge of conditions (2), tree works (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
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.