39 WOOD STREET LYTHAM ST ANNES LANCASHIRE FY8 1QG

Pending 26/0331
Council
Date received
25 May 2026
Date validated
25 May 2026
Postcode
FY8 1QG

Description

PRIOR APPROVAL FOR CHANGE OF USE OF BUILDING FROM COMMERCIAL, BUSINESS AND SERVICE (USE CLASS E) TO A MIXED USE FOR ANY PURPOSE WITHIN THAT CLASS AND FOR USE OF UPPER FLOORS AS 2 FLATS (USE CLASS C3) PURSUANT TO SCHEDULE 2, PART 3, CLASS G OF THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (GENERAL PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT) (ENGLAND) ORDER 2015 (AS AMENDED)

Fylde
Planning Authority Score
4.5/10
Below average
#172 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Fylde is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #215 out of 292. 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.

More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Fylde decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
96%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #10 of 292
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #28 of 292
54%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #215 of 292
53%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #242 of 292
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