How long do planning decisions take near Hartwood?

The average planning decision time near Hartwood is 58 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 Hartwood?

The planning approval rate near Hartwood is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hartwood?

The most common type of planning application near Hartwood is outline applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hartwood?

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Hartwood, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hartwood, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

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

About Hartwood

Hartwood is a small village located in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, characterized by its rural setting and a modest housing count of fewer than 50 homes. The village is well-connected by Hartwood railway station, which offers an hourly service from Monday to Saturday on the Shotts Line, linking Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley. Nearby settlements include Shotts, Allanton, and Bonkle, making it a tranquil yet accessible location for potential planning developments.

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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 002B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hartwood.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hartwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

12 planning applications found near Hartwood.

26/00508/DIS - The Preston Temple Temple Way Chorley PR6 7EQ
Application to discharge conditions 11 (materials) and 19 (piling method statement) attached to planning permission 25/00343/FULMAJ (Development of a Faith and Learning Centre (sui generis) associated
Status: Undecided | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-06-09
- Gale Moss House Halliwell Lane Chorley PR6 7EZ
Erection of an oak framed garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-03-31
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- The Preston Temple Temple Way Chorley PR6 7EQ
Minor non material amendment to planning permission 25/00343/FULMAJ (Development of a Faith and Learning Centre (sui generis) associated with the existing temple facility comprising reception building
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-03-30
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- Land Off Newlands Road Lancaster Lancashire
Discharge of conditions 3 (invasive species construction management plan), condition 4 (trees), condition 5(baseline data), 6 (habitat enhancement), 7 (construction method statement), 8 (site access),
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-03-16
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- The Preston Temple Temple Way Chorley PR6 7EQ
Application to discharge condition 24 (Landscape Ecological Mitigation, Enhancement and Management Plan) attached to planning permission 25/00343/FULMAJ (Development of a Faith and Learning Centre (su
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-01-16
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- The Preston Temple Temple Way Chorley PR6 7EQ
Application to discharge conditions 9 (Invasive Species Management Plan), 14 (Construction Surface Water Management Plan), 17 (water main protection plan) and 18 (Construction Environmental Management
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-12-22
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- Land To The South Of Waterloo Lodge School Preston Road Chorley
Permission in Principle application for the erection of a minimum of 4 dwellings and a maximum of 9 dwellings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-08-10
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- 128 Preston Road Chorley PR6 7AU
Application for a certificate of lawful development for the use of the dwellinghouse (Class C3) as a residential care home (Class C2), to accommodate up to a maximum of 3 children (aged between 7 and
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-03-29
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- 2 Oak Drive Chorley PR6 7BY
Application for a lawful development certificate to confirm that planning permission ref: 19/00339/FULMAJ (Erection of two storey building comprising 10no. apartments with associated parking and infra
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2024-11-22
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- 2 Netherfield Court Whittle-le-woods Chorley PR6 7XR
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2024-11-12
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- Gale Moss Farm Halliwell Lane Chorley PR6 7EZ
Outline application for two detached dwellings following the demolition of existing buildings (all matters reserved).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2023-08-04
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- 12 Cherry Tree Grove Chorley PR6 7BL
Single storey extension to rear of existing garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2023-05-26
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A brief summary of Hartwood in Lancashire

Property prices in Hartwood 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 Hartwood a particularly low-crime area.

Hartwood has one conservation area within its boundaries: St Laurence's, Chorley. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hartwood includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Hartwood

In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Hartwood. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hartwood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Hartwood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Hartwood were outline applications (11), full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (7).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 32 smaller schemes were submitted.

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