Brinscall, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Brinscall, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Brinscall
Brinscall is a village situated in the Borough of Chorley, Lancashire, roughly five miles north-east of Chorley. It shares borders with the villages of Withnell and Abbey Village and is encompassed within the civil parish of Withnell, lacking distinct boundaries. According to the 2011 census, Brinscall had a population of 1,388, reflecting a slight decline from 1,431 recorded in the 2001 census, making it a notable area for planning applications and community development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Chorley
- Parliamentary constituency: Chorley
- LSOA: Chorley 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Brinscall.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brinscall.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Brinscall based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Brinscall.
- - 39 Chapel Street Brinscall Chorley PR6 8QD
Single storey side/rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 8 Larch Drive Brinscall Chorley PR6 8QN
New roof to existing bungalow including raised ridge and eaves height, and front and rear dormers, changes to existing single storey rear extension, extension to existing driveway, and associated elev
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 1A Windsor Drive Brinscall Chorley PR6 8PX
Addition of first first floor to property including first floor side extension (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - 32 Parke Road Brinscall Chorley PR6 8QB
Extension to existing garage including first floor extension above, and two storey extension to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2024-09-07
View full details - - 5 Dick Lane Brinscall Chorley PR6 8QH
Pitched roof over an existing attached garage adjoining to a single storey rear extension, and minor elevational changes
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2024-07-26
View full details - - 151 School Lane Brinscall Chorley PR6 8PT
Single storey side extension (following demolition of existing garage)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2024-01-30
View full details - - Raeburn Pike Lowe Brinscall Chorley PR6 8SP
Single storey rear extension and alterations to the front elevation including replacement front porch, render, changes to cladding and window positions / design.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2023-09-09
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A brief summary of Brinscall in Lancashire
Brinscall is a village situated in the Borough of Chorley, Lancashire, roughly five miles north-east of Chorley. It shares borders with the villages of Withnell and Abbey Village and is encompassed within the civil parish of Withnell, lacking distinct boundaries. According to the 2011 census, Brinscall had a population of 1,388, reflecting a slight decline from 1,431 recorded in the 2001 census, making it a notable area for planning applications and community development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Brinscall a particularly low-crime area.
Brinscall has one conservation area within its boundaries: Withnell Fold. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Brinscall includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Pennine Moors SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Brinscall planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Brinscall
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Brinscall. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Brinscall may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Brinscall were full planning applications (6), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 86% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Withnell planning applications
- Higher Wheelton planning applications
- Withnell Fold planning applications
- Ollerton Fold planning applications
- Wheelton planning applications
- White Coppice planning applications
- Abbey Village planning applications
- Riley Green planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.