Tag: Planning Policy

Call for Sites

Posted on April 17, 2025 by
The Council is preparing an updated Local Plan which will plan for development needed in Fylde up to 2042. Therefore, we are seeking to identify sites which could be developed for housing and other uses up to that date. Please complete the form below if you have a site that you think could…

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Biodiversity

Posted on July 18, 2024 by in Resident

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)

Biodiversity Net Gain is a requirement for most types of development. All relevant planning permissions are granted subject to an automatic (deemed) condition that the biodiversity gain objective of 10% gain is met.   Fylde Council has produced guidance for to assist those making applications for planning permission on what…

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Infrastructure Funding Statement (IFS)

Posted on December 23, 2021 by
For the financial year 2019/2020 onward, any local authority that has received developer contributions (section 106 planning obligations) must publish online an Infrastructure Funding Statement (IFS) by 31 December each year. These reports provide a summary of financial contributions the Council has secured through section 106 (s106) agreements from new developments for off-site infrastructure works…

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Adopted Fylde Local Plan to 2032 (incorporating Partial Review)

Posted on December 09, 2021 by in Resident
On the 6th December 2021 the Council adopted the Fylde Local Plan to 2032 (incorporating Partial Review). The Fylde Local Plan to 2032 (incorporating Partial Review) covers the whole of the Borough for the period 2011-2032. It provides the statutory planning framework for the Borough for non-minerals and waste matters. The Fylde Local Plan…

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Partial Review of the Fylde Local Plan to 2032 (FLP32)

Posted on July 21, 2020 by in Resident
The Partial Review of the Fylde Local Plan to 2032 (FLP32) was submitted to the Secretary of State for Examination, along with accompanying documents, on 21st October 2020. The Inspector’s Final Report was received on 21st October 2021 and is available for view: Inspector’s Final Report including Appendix For information about the Examination please see the…

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Community Infrastructure Levy

Posted on June 27, 2019 by in Resident
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a tool for local authorities in England and Wales to help deliver infrastructure to support the development of the area. The CIL is a charge that developers must pay in relation to certain types of new development. The Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 includes provisions to replace the “Community Infrastructure…

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