ST JOHNS AMBULANCE SERVICE 108 ST ANDREWS ROAD NORTH LYTHAM ST ANNES FY8 2JQ

Application Received 26/0202
Council
Date received
3 Apr 2026
Date validated
3 Apr 2026
Postcode
FY8 2JQ

Description

CHANGE OF USE OF FORMER ST JOHN AMBULANCE TRAINING CENTRE TO A MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT COMPRISING OFFICES (USE CLASS E(G)(I)), A DAY CENTRE WITH KITCHEN TO SUPPORT AN EXTERNAL MEALS DELIVERY SERVICE (USE CLASS F2(B)) AND PUBLIC TRAINING FACILITY (USE CLASS F1(A)) TOGETHER WITH ASSOCIATED EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING FRONT ROLLER SHUTTER WITH NEW WINDOW AND ENTRANCE DOOR AND INSTALLATION OF ODOUR EXTRACTION FLUE TO SIDE/REAR ELEVATION

4.5/10
Planning Authority Score
#167 of 282

Council-wide context — figures cover all householder decisions across the authority, not this specific application.

Fylde is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #208 out of 282. 53% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

Fylde decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
96%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #9 of 282
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #28 of 282
54%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #208 of 282
53%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #232 of 282
73%
Minor dwellings approved
33 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
100%
Change of use approved
33 decided
421
Total decisions
18 refused in 2025