Options, Issues, Vision and Scope

The Borough of Fylde consists of the seaside resort towns of Lytham and St Annes, the towns and villages of Kirkham, Wesham, Freckleton and Warton, along with the rural countryside and smaller picturesque villages. A rich heritage has helped to make Fylde a destination in its own right. 

Fylde is also an important part of the Lancashire economy – containing regionally significant business sectors including BAE Systems at Warton, (part of the Lancashire Enterprise Zone), the Westinghouse (Springfields) nuclear processing plant and Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone. It is vital that we manage, guide and encourage development within Fylde to meet the aspirations of our local communities. 

This consultation on options represents the first stage in the preparation of the new Fylde Local Plan. This Local Plan will eventually replace the existing adopted Fylde Local Plan to 2032 (incorporating Partial Review). The options have been developed by gathering information from existing evidence. This document presents a Vision of Fylde in 2042 and options for achieving that vision. 

The consultation is for the benefit of all residents within Fylde and those with an interest in the area. Therefore, it is important that we hear from the community to obtain their views on what is being proposed. This will help us make an informed decision on what our preferred plan should be. 

We look forward to hearing your views on the proposals and options within this document in order that they can be taken into consideration as the Council progresses to the next stage of producing the Fylde Local Plan.

Cllr. Karen Buckley Leader of Fylde Council

Cllr Richard Redcliffe Deputy Leader of Fylde Council Chair of Planning Committee