Earnshaw Bridge, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Earnshaw Bridge, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Earnshaw Bridge are administered by Chorley Borough Council. View the full Chorley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Earnshaw Bridge
Earnshaw Bridge is a town located in the South Ribble district of Lancashire, England, situated approximately 6 miles south of Preston. With a population of 35,578 recorded in the 2011 Census, this area presents various opportunities for planning applications, reflecting its growing community and development potential.
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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: Chorley
- Parliamentary constituency: Chorley
- LSOA: Chorley 003E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Earnshaw Bridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Earnshaw Bridge.
- 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 Earnshaw Bridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Earnshaw Bridge.
- 07/2026/00315/PIP - 64 Hall Lane Leyland Lancashire PR25 3ZD
Permission in principle for the conversion of existing outbuilding to form a detached bungalow
Status: Undecided | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-04-28 - - 63 Balshaw Road Leyland Lancashire PR25 2XP
Change of Use from Dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to 4 Bed HMO (Use Class C4)
Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Unit 12 Tomlinson Road Leyland Lancashire PR25 2DY
Proposed change of use from Commercial Industrial Storage Unit (Use Class B2: General Industry and B8: Storage and Distribution) to Indoor Golf Simulation Driving Range (Use Class E(d)) with 6no. indi
Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Unit 12 Tomlinson Road Leyland Lancashire PR25 2DY
Advertisement Consent for 2no. wall mounted display signs with low level top illumination
Type: Advertising | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Wellfield Academy Yewlands Drive Leyland PR25 2TP
Non-material amendments to permission 07/2025/00761/FUL for replacement school and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Wellfield Academy Yewlands Drive Leyland PR25 2TP
Discharge of conditions 14, 15, 18 and informative 3 pursuant to permission 07/2025/00761/FUL for redevelopment of Wellfield Academy including: demolition of existing buildings and erection of two new
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-02-07
View full details - - Aldi School Lane Leyland Preston Lancashire PR25 2TU
Prior approval application for the installation of solar PVs at the existing ALDI Foodstore
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Wellfield Academy Yewlands Drive Leyland Lancashire PR25 2TP
Discharge of condition 27 pursuant to permission 07/2025/00761/FUL for redevelopment of Wellfield Academy including: demolition of existing buildings and erection of two new school buildings; stand-al
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Wellfield Academy Yewlands Drive Leyland Lancashire PR25 2TP
Discharge of condition 25 pursuant to permission 07/2025/00761/FUL for redevelopment of Wellfield Academy including: demolition of existing buildings and erection of two new school buildings; stand-al
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Wellfield Academy Yewlands Drive Leyland PR25 2TP
Discharge of conditions 22 and 23 pursuant to permission 07/2025/00761/FUL for redevelopment of Wellfield Academy including: demolition of existing buildings and erection of two new school buildings;
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - P H Chandler 5 Talbot Road Leyland Lancashire PR25 2ZF
Proposed update to base station
Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Unit 16 Tomlinson Road Leyland Preston Lancashire PR25 2DY
Upgrade electronic communications apparatus
Status: Permitted | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Units 2 and 3 Haslemere Industrial Estate Tomlinson Road Leyland Preston Lancashire PR25 2DY
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed replacement of the existing 3 silos situated in the car park with new silos. There is a height increase from approx 10.5m to 12.3m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - A F L Auto Factors Ltd Leyland Lane Leyland Lancashire PR26 8PH
Erection of 15m Metal Pole, 1x Cabinet and Feeder Pillar
Status: Permitted | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-05-15
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A brief summary of Earnshaw Bridge in Lancashire
Earnshaw Bridge is a town located in the South Ribble district of Lancashire, England, situated approximately 6 miles south of Preston. With a population of 35,578 recorded in the 2011 Census, this area presents various opportunities for planning applications, reflecting its growing community and development potential.
Property prices in Earnshaw Bridge 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 Earnshaw Bridge a particularly low-crime area.
Earnshaw Bridge has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Leyland Cross, Sandy Lane. 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, Earnshaw Bridge 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 Earnshaw Bridge
In the last 24 months, 59 planning applications were submitted near Earnshaw Bridge. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Earnshaw Bridge may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Earnshaw Bridge were full planning applications (20), discharge of conditions (11), listed building and heritage (5). Full planning applications account for 34% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 9 medium-scale applications, 45 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
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