ST JOHNS AMBULANCE SERVICE 108 ST ANDREWS ROAD NORTH LYTHAM ST ANNES FY8 2JQ

Application Received 26/0202
Council
Date received
3 Apr 2026
Date validated
3 Apr 2026
Postcode
FY8 2JQ

Description

CHANGE OF USE OF FORMER ST JOHN AMBULANCE TRAINING CENTRE TO A MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT COMPRISING OFFICES (USE CLASS E(G)(I)), A DAY CENTRE WITH KITCHEN TO SUPPORT AN EXTERNAL MEALS DELIVERY SERVICE (USE CLASS F2(B)) AND PUBLIC TRAINING FACILITY (USE CLASS F1(A)) TOGETHER WITH ASSOCIATED EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING FRONT ROLLER SHUTTER WITH NEW WINDOW AND ENTRANCE DOOR AND INSTALLATION OF ODOUR EXTRACTION FLUE TO SIDE/REAR ELEVATION

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