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Planning in Whittington

Approved
69%
9 of 10 decided
Decision time
about 5 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Whittington in the last 24 months, from Lancaster City Council's planning register.

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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. 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 £287,823, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Whittington has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Whittington, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Whittington. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.

The most common types were tree works (4), discharge of conditions (3), listed building and heritage (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Whittington?
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Whittington. The approval rate is 69%.
How long do planning decisions take near Whittington?
The average planning decision time near Whittington is 36 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 Whittington?
The planning approval rate near Whittington is 69%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Whittington?
The most common type of planning application near Whittington is tree works applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Whittington?
You can search and track planning applications near Whittington on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.