Wrayton, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wrayton, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Wrayton
Melling-with-Wrayton is a civil parish located within the City of Lancaster, Lancashire, England. This area encompasses the village of Melling and the hamlet of Wrayton, situated to the northeast. With a population of 299 recorded in the 2011 census, it presents a small yet growing community that may be of interest for planning applications and local development initiatives.
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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: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Morecambe and Lunesdale
- LSOA: South Lakeland 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wrayton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wrayton.
- 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 Wrayton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Wrayton.
- - Abbotsons Farm Cantsfield Road Cantsfield Carnforth Lancashire LA6 2QT
Discharge of condition 3 (soft landscaping) on approved application 25/00396/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Greetlands Back Lane Wrayton Carnforth Lancashire LA6 2QU
T1 (Malus spp) - Prune side branch to retain shape T2 (Ilex aquifolium) - Reduce height to hedge level T3 (Prunus serrulata Kanzan) - Prune to remove damaged branches and crown reduce by 20% T4 (Prunu
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - Wrayton Hall Farm Back Lane Wrayton Carnforth Lancashire LA6 2QU
10 Cypress trees - Reduce
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-03-02
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A brief summary of Wrayton in Lancashire
Melling-with-Wrayton is a civil parish located within the City of Lancaster, Lancashire, England. This area encompasses the village of Melling and the hamlet of Wrayton, situated to the northeast. With a population of 299 recorded in the 2011 census, it presents a small yet growing community that may be of interest for planning applications and local development initiatives.
Property prices in Wrayton 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 Wrayton a particularly low-crime area.
Wrayton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Cantsfield, Tunstall, 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 Wrayton includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Wrayton 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 Wrayton
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Wrayton. 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 Wrayton 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 Wrayton were tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1), other applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Cantsfield planning applications
- Tunstall planning applications
- Wennington planning applications
- Nether Burrow planning applications
- Tatham planning applications
- Melling planning applications
- Newton planning applications
- Over Burrow planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.