Planning – Page 2 – Fylde Council

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Trees in conservation areas are protected, it being an offence to fell, lop or top trees in a conservation area without giving the Local Authority six weeks notice, unless the tree is dangerous and requires immediate action. Many trees in the Borough either singly, in a group or woodland are subject to Tree Preservation Orders (TPO).…

Read more Trees and High Hedges – Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs)

Read more Planning Policy (Local Plan)

The Regeneration function of the Council is located within the ‘Strategic Development Services' section. The small team is responsible for a number of current initiatives, including:

The regeneration programme for St Annes on Sea, including working with strategic partners to secure funding.
Undertaking design proposals and delivering projects. In 2016 and 2017 the council…
Read more Regeneration and Urban Design

Some proposed developments can only be made acceptable in planning terms if the developer enters into an agreement to do or not do something on the land, or to provide some community benefit that the proposed development makes necessary. These may include affordable housing, community facilities, highways and street works. An agreement of this kind is…

Read more Section 106 Agreements

New legislation came into force on 1 October 2009 which allows the local planning authorities to approve non material changes to approved development in the form of the Town & Country Planning (General Development Procedure) (Amendment no 3) (England) Order 2009 which in turn has been replaced by the Town & Country Planning (Development Management…

Read more Non Material Amendments to Existing Planning Permissions

Planning Application Fees in England These fees are payable on all planning applications in England between 6 December 2023 and 31 March 2025. These fees differ from the arrangements prior to 6 December 2023 as the government has:

Introduced a 25% increase across the board, which will rise to 35% for major schemes
Removed the provision for…
Read more Planning application fees

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Read more Local Development Orders

The Planning Portal can be used to find out if you need planning permission. You can explore the interactive house and mini guides on the Planning Portal for guidance on many common householder projects in England. Alternatively there are two ways which you can determine if planning permission is needed, through the council: You can use…

Read more Do I need planning permission?

Building Control and Planning are two distinct types of service which can affect the construction and appearance of buildings. For most building work two separate application's are necessary in order to obtain both Building Regulation's and Planning Applications consent. The majority of building works require Building Regulation approval with only a few minor works being exempt.…

Read more Difference between Building Control and Planning

Making a Planning Application

We recommend you submit your planning application to us electronically, via the Planning Portal. This can be done by clicking here. The Planning Portal site allows you to complete an on-line application form, buy site location plans, attach drawings and make your application electronically. You can also purchase site Read more