Charnock Richard, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Charnock Richard, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Charnock Richard are administered by Chorley Borough Council. View the full Chorley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Charnock Richard
Charnock Richard is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Chorley borough of Lancashire, England, with a population of 1,748 as recorded in the 2011 census. This small community offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, reflecting a blend of rural charm and local development opportunities.
Population: 1,815 (2021)
District: Chorley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £212,940 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chorley
- Parliamentary constituency: Chorley
- LSOA: Chorley 014E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Charnock Richard.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Charnock Richard.
- 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 Charnock Richard based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Charnock Richard.
- - 148 Chorley Lane Charnock Richard Chorley PR7 5HB
Two storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 9 Leeson Avenue Charnock Richard Chorley PR7 5NB
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Land And Buildings At Brook House Farm Brook Lane Charnock Richard Chorley PR7 5LJ
Permission in principle application for the demolition of existing buildings and the erection of a detached dwelling with detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - Land 120M East Of 27 Charter Lane Charnock Richard
Application to redischarge condition 10 (construction environmental management plan) to relocate the approved position of the construction compound of planning permission 23/00583/FULMAJ (Section 73 a
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chorley | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - 4 Willow Drive Charnock Richard Chorley PR7 5NL
Single storey rear extension, conversion of detached garage to habitable accommodation, and external alterations including render to existing property (following demolition of existing conservatory)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2023-07-22
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A brief summary of Charnock Richard in Lancashire
Charnock Richard is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Chorley borough of Lancashire, England, with a population of 1,748 as recorded in the 2011 census. This small community offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, reflecting a blend of rural charm and local development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,815 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chorley district.
Property prices in Charnock Richard show an average sale price of £212,940, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Charnock Richard a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Charnock Richard includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Charnock Richard Pasture SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Charnock Richard 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 Charnock Richard
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Charnock Richard. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Charnock Richard.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Charnock Richard slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Charnock Richard were outline applications (7), full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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