Eccleston, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Eccleston, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Eccleston are administered by Chorley Borough Council. View the full Chorley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Eccleston
Eccleston is a village and civil parish located in the Borough of Chorley, Lancashire, England, nestled alongside the River Yarrow. Historically, it transitioned from an agricultural community to a centre for weaving, making it a unique area for planning applications related to heritage and development in a picturesque rural setting.
Population: 4,520 (2021)
District: Chorley
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Area Information
- Admin district: Chorley
- Parliamentary constituency: Chorley
- LSOA: Chorley 006F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Eccleston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Eccleston.
- 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 Eccleston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
191 planning applications found near Eccleston.
- - Land East Of Tincklers Lane Eccleston
Erection of 51no. dwellinghouses (affordable homes) with associated parking, landscaping and vehicular access off Tincklers Lane
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 126 Towngate Eccleston Chorley PR7 5QS
Change of use from Use Class C3 (residential dwelling) to Sui Generis (Short Term Holiday Let), to establish a permanent use of the property as a Airbnb accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - 26/00450/FUL - 64 Towngate Eccleston Chorley PR7 5QR
Change of use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a childrens home accommodating up to 2 young people (aged under 18), with 24-hour care provided by 2 non-resident care staff and a day manager oper
Status: Undecided | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-05-22 - 26/00437/FULHH - 26 Gillcroft Eccleston Chorley PR7 5SF
Detached outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-05-19 - - 26 Gillcroft Eccleston Chorley PR7 5SF
Detached outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Land At Tincklers Lane Tincklers Lane Eccleston
Application to discharge condition 18 (Verification Report and Operation and Maintenance Plan relating to surface water drainage system) of planning permission ref: 20/01331/OUTMAJ (Outline planning a
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - 26/00402/CLPUD - 76 The Hawthorns Eccleston Chorley PR7 5QW
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-05-08 - - Craiglands 130 The Green Eccleston Chorley PR7 5SB
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed side dormer
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 12 The Hawthorns Eccleston Chorley PR7 5QW
Single storey side/front extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 1 Gillcroft Eccleston Chorley PR7 5SE
Certificate of Lawfulness of an Established Use or Development (CLEUD) of a home-based vehicle workshop for the enjoyment of the property home owner
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-11-13
View full details - - 19 The Hawthorns Eccleston Chorley PR7 5QN
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - Land At Tincklers Lane Tincklers Lane Eccleston
Section 73 application to vary condition nos. 10 and 11 (drainage strategy) and remove condition nos. 25 (sewerage network loading assessment) and 26 (development phased to align with sewer upgrades)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Patterdale Towngate Eccleston Chorley PR7 5QS
Two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-07-22
View full details - - Land To South West Of Glendale Tincklers Lane Eccleston
Permission in principle application for the construction of one dwelling following demolition of the existing building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-05-13
View full details - - Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Towngate Eccleston Chorley PR7 5QL
Application for works to protected trees - Chorley BC TPO 5 (Eccleston) 2005: G1 - Crown reduction of Beech tree and removal of dead wood; T3 and T4 reduction in height to Yew trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-01-10
View full details - - 89 Towngate Eccleston Chorley PR7 5QS
Part two storey / part single storey rear extension and alterations to existing single storey rear projection (following demolition of existing single storey rear extension)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2024-12-19
View full details - - 21 The Hawthorns Eccleston Chorley PR7 5QN
Application for works to a protected tree - Chorley BC TPO 1 (Eccleston) 2020: T1 Oak - Reduce side branches overhanging garden back by a length of 2 metres and remove deadwood
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chorley | Date: 2024-12-17
View full details - - 10 Banner Close Eccleston Chorley PR7 5QJ
Single storey side/rear extension and front porch (following demolition of existing conservatory to rear)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2024-10-23
View full details - - Land At Tincklers Lane Tincklers Lane Eccleston
Application for works to protected trees - Chorley BC TPO3 (Eccleston) 2022: Oaks 32T, 33T, 34T and Oak within 16G - Crown raise
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chorley | Date: 2024-09-12
View full details - - Land South West Of Glendale Tincklers Lane Eccleston Chorley PR7 5QU
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for an existing agricultural building, hardstanding and access track
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chorley | Date: 2024-08-12
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A brief summary of Eccleston in Lancashire
Eccleston is a village and civil parish located in the Borough of Chorley, Lancashire, England, nestled alongside the River Yarrow. Historically, it transitioned from an agricultural community to a centre for weaving, making it a unique area for planning applications related to heritage and development in a picturesque rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,520 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chorley district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Eccleston a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Eccleston includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Eccleston
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Eccleston. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Eccleston.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Eccleston slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Eccleston were full planning applications (21), outline applications (9), tree works (5). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 37 smaller schemes were submitted.
10 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 8 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 28 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 16 applications
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