How long do planning decisions take near Grimeford Village?

The average planning decision time near Grimeford Village is 62 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Grimeford Village?

The planning approval rate near Grimeford Village is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Grimeford Village?

The most common type of planning application near Grimeford Village is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Grimeford Village?

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Grimeford Village, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Grimeford Village, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Grimeford Village are administered by Chorley Borough Council. View the full Chorley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £255,839 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Chorley
Parliamentary constituency: Chorley
LSOA: Chorley 004A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Grimeford Village.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Grimeford Village.

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 Grimeford Village based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Grimeford Village.

- Douglas Bank Farm Bolton Road Anderton Chorley PR6 9HN
Agricultural determination for the erection of an agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-09-19
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- Meadow View Grimeford Lane Anderton Chorley PR6 9HL
Single storey side extension to link detached garage to existing property, and external alterations to garage in order to facilitate provision of habitable accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-02-04
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- Douglas Bank Farm Bolton Road Anderton Chorley PR6 9HN
Agricultural determination for the erection of an extension to an existing agricultural building
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-01-02
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- 1 Whitehill Valley Grimeford Lane Bolton BL6 5LD
ERECTION OF NEW STABLE
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2024-12-10
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- Douglas Bank Farm Bolton Road Anderton Chorley PR6 9HN
Change of use of an existing farmyard for the parking of up to 5no. commercial vehicles/wagons (retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2024-06-17
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- Douglas Bank Farm Bolton Road Anderton Chorley PR6 9HN
Agricultural determination to erect a building for the storage of straw, hay and silage
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2021-11-09
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- Garwood Bolton Road Anderton Chorley PR6 9HN
New hardstanding to form staff parking area.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2016-10-06
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A brief summary of Grimeford Village in Lancashire

Grimeford Village is a settlement located in Lancashire, England.

Property prices in Grimeford Village show an average sale price of £255,839, 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 Grimeford Village a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Grimeford Village 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 Grimeford Village

In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Grimeford Village. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 Grimeford Village.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Grimeford Village slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Grimeford Village were full planning applications (10), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 36% 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, 1 medium-scale application, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.

6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 5 were dismissed (17% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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