Croston, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Croston, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Croston
Croston is a picturesque village and civil parish located near Chorley in Lancashire, England, with a population of 2,917 as recorded in the 2011 census. The charming village is traversed by the River Yarrow, adding to its scenic appeal, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £254,502 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Ribble
- Parliamentary constituency: South Ribble
- LSOA: South Ribble 014B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Croston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Croston.
- 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 Croston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Croston.
- - 9 Lonsdale Drive Croston Leyland PR26 9SA
Part two storey, part single storey side and rear extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 6 Coniston Way Croston Leyland PR26 9SD
Two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 10 Pear Tree Road Croston Leyland PR26 9HU
Part two storey, part single storey rear extension and associated external alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-11-15
View full details - - 58 Moor Road Croston Leyland PR26 9HQ
Single storey rear extension (following demolition of existing single storey rear projection)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2024-03-30
View full details - - Telecommunication Mast Twin Lakes Industrial Park Bretherton Road Croston
Prior approval application under Part 16, Class A of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for the removal of an existing 15m monopole mast and associated
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Chorley | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Croston in Lancashire
Croston is a picturesque village and civil parish located near Chorley in Lancashire, England, with a population of 2,917 as recorded in the 2011 census. The charming village is traversed by the River Yarrow, adding to its scenic appeal, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications.
Property prices in Croston show an average sale price of £254,502, 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 Croston a particularly low-crime area.
Croston has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bretherton, Croston. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Croston 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 Croston
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Croston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Croston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Croston were full planning applications (7), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.