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House prices in South Ribble Borough Council: average £213,267, +2.7% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has South Ribble Borough Council received?
South Ribble Borough Council received 1,096 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 96%.
How long does South Ribble Borough Council take to decide applications?
South Ribble Borough Council takes an average of 53 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for South Ribble Borough Council?
South Ribble Borough Council approves 96% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in South Ribble Borough Council?
Submit your representation to South Ribble Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the South Ribble Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a South Ribble Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If South Ribble Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 137 appeals were lodged against South Ribble Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 31% success rate.

Planning data sourced from South Ribble Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About South Ribble Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the South Ribble Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

South Ribble Borough Council, located in Leyland, Lancashire, oversees a diverse area that encompasses the towns and villages of Penwortham, Leyland, Farington, and Bamber Bridge, among others. This borough, which is part of the larger Preston built-up area, offers a range of planning opportunities for developers and residents looking to engage in local projects.

The council area encompasses 53 towns and villages, including Bamber Bridge and Leyland. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, South Ribble Borough Council received 1,096 planning applications. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (265), outline applications (127), discharge of conditions (113). 20 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

137 planning appeals were lodged against South Ribble Borough Council decisions, of which 37 were allowed and 84 were dismissed (31% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for South Ribble Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the South Ribble Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.