155 ST ANDREWS ROAD SOUTH LYTHAM ST ANNES LANCASHIRE FY8 1YB

Under Consideration 26/0182
Council
Date received
20 Mar 2026
Date validated
20 Mar 2026
Postcode
FY8 1YB

Description

PRIOR APPROVAL FOR CHANGE OF USE OF BUILDING FROM OFFICES (CLASS USE E(G)(I)) TO NINE DWELLINGS (USE CLASS C3) PURSUANT TO SCHEDULE 2, PART 3, CLASS MA OF THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (GENERAL PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT) (ENGLAND) ORDER 2015 (AS AMENDED)

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