Neighbourhood Planning was introduced with the Localism Act in 2011 and gives local communities and business new powers to write planning policies through Neighbourhood Development Plans. A Neighbourhood Development Plan reflects their priorities, deliver tangible local benefits and has real weight in planning decisions and can ensure the right type of development for the community…

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A listed building is one that is of ‘special architectural or historic interest’ and has been included on a List kept by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. The principles of selection for these lists were originally drawn up by an expert committee of architects, antiquaries and historians, and are still followed.…

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The Council has produced a statement setting out its five-year housing land supply, in line with Policy H1(c) of the Fylde Local Plan to 2032 (incorporating Partial Review), for base date 1st April 2025. The statement confirms that the Council has a housing land supply equivalent to 4.35 years’ supply of deliverable sites. The Council’s statement can be found…

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The plan is 'made'

On 24 May 2017 Fylde Borough Council agreed to make the Bryning with Warton Neighbourhood Plan under 38A(4)(a) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. The Bryning with Warton Neighbourhood Plan Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Fylde Borough Council.

Student Finance & Support

We realise that making the decision to study a higher education course is a big step and the offer of financial help can be crucial. Lancashire County Council is committed to providing high quality information, advice and guidance to help people make the right choice. Financial support may be available to you so…

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Understanding who is responsible for different parts of the drainage system can help you resolve issues quickly and effectively. Below is a guide to help you determine your responsibilities and who to contact.

What’s the Difference Between a Drain and a Sewer?

A vehicle will not be classified/investigated as abandoned if it is simply: • Not displaying a tax disk (no longer a legal requirement) • Untaxed (this can be reported to the DVLA for enforcement) • Parked on a public highway when it has a SORN - Statutory Off Road Notification (this can be reported to the DVLA…

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