How long do planning decisions take near Wymott?

The average planning decision time near Wymott is 43 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 Wymott?

The planning approval rate near Wymott is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wymott?

The most common type of planning application near Wymott is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wymott?

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Wymott, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wymott, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

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About Wymott

Wymott, located near Leyland in Lancashire, is a Category C men's prison operated by His Majesty's Prison Service. Situated adjacent to HMP Garth, it accommodates a diverse inmate population, including facilities specifically designed for housing sex offenders alongside those convicted of mainstream offences. This context may influence local planning applications, particularly concerning community safety and infrastructure.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £254,502 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Ribble
Parliamentary constituency: South Ribble
LSOA: South Ribble 012F

Crime Statistics

19 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 8
other-crime: 5
other-theft: 2
anti-social-behaviour: 1
possession-of-weapons: 1
public-order: 1
vehicle-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wymott.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wymott based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Wymott.

- Hm Prison Wymott Moss Lane Ulnes Walton Leyland PR26 8LW
Application to discharge conditions 7 (Operational Lighting Scheme - phase 3), 11 (Bowling Green Maintenance Plan), 12 (Bowling Green Ground Conditions, Agronomy and Flood Lighting) and 17 (Bowling Gr
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-01-30
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- Land Adjacent To HM Prison Wymott Moss Lane Ulnes Walton Leyland PR26 8LW
Application to discharge condition 25 (Amphibians and Water Voles RAMS), 26 (Plan for Biodiversity Management during Construction) and 28 (Bat Mitigation) attached to planning permission 21/01028/OUTM
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-12-19
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- Land Adjacent To HMPs Garth And Wymott Leyland
Application to discharge condition 27 (mitigation strategy for barn owls) attached to planning permission 21/01028/OUTMAJ (Hybrid planning application seeking: Outline planning permission (with all ma
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-10-28
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- Hm Prison Wymott Moss Lane Ulnes Walton Leyland PR26 8LW
Section 73 application to vary conditions 1 (time limit for submission of reserved matters and commencement), 2 (approved plans - outline), 7 (operational lighting scheme), 9 (phase 2 commencement), 1
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-10-15
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A brief summary of Wymott in Lancashire

Property prices in Wymott show an average sale price of £254,502, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 19 crimes reported in the Wymott area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

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Planning Activity in Wymott

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Wymott. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wymott may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Wymott were discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2), telecoms (2).

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

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