WARTON VILLAGE CENTRE - LAND TO SOUTH OF SCOUT & GUIDE HQ LYTHAM ROAD WARTON PR4 1ZA

Pending 26/0101
Council
Date received
5 Apr 2026
Date validated
5 Apr 2026
Postcode
PR4 1ZA

Description

PUBLIC REALM ENHANCEMENT WORKS INCLUDING: 1) DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING BOOK EXCHANGE BUILDING,2) CREATION OF A VILLAGE SQUARE AND EVENT SPACE INCLUDING RECONFIGURATION OF EXISTING CAR PARK, INSTALLATION OF NEW PAVING, SEATING, BOLLARDS, LIGHTING, WALLS, PUBLIC ART, FOOTPATHS, RAIN GARDENS AND LANDSCAPING.

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