Heath Charnock, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Heath Charnock, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Heath Charnock
Heath Charnock is a quaint village and civil parish located within the Borough of Chorley, Lancashire. With a population of 2,026 recorded in the 2011 Census, this small community offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, reflecting the area's blend of rural charm and residential development opportunities.
Population: 2,026 (2021)
District: Chorley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £212,940 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chorley
- Parliamentary constituency: Chorley
- LSOA: Chorley 010A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Heath Charnock.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Heath Charnock.
- 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 Heath Charnock based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Heath Charnock.
- - 19 The Asshawes Heath Charnock Chorley PR6 9JN
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 9 Field Spring Gardens Heath Charnock Chorley PR7 4AF
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 103 Rawlinson Lane Heath Charnock Chorley PR7 4DE
Detached garage to rear garden, with habitable room at first floor of garage and associated access to garage (following demolition of 3no. outbuildings)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-12-13
View full details - - The Cedars 5 Lower Hill Drive Heath Charnock Chorley PR6 9JP
Outline application for the erection of one detached, self build dwelling, with all matters reserved, save for access and layout
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-09-06
View full details - - 41 Rawlinson Lane Heath Charnock Chorley PR6 9JU
Application for works to a protected tree - Chorley BC TPO 4 (Heath Charnock) 1981: T1 Sycamore, 30% crown reductiond and 20% lateral reduction.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-06-15
View full details - - Liptrot Farm Gilbertson Road Heath Charnock Chorley PR7 4DJ
Section 73 application to amend condition 2 of planning permission 23/00313/FUL (Section 73 application for the variation of condition no.3 (approved drawings) attached to planning permission ref. 20/
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2023-12-23
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A brief summary of Heath Charnock in Lancashire
Heath Charnock is a quaint village and civil parish located within the Borough of Chorley, Lancashire. With a population of 2,026 recorded in the 2011 Census, this small community offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, reflecting the area's blend of rural charm and residential development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,026 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chorley district.
Property prices in Heath Charnock show an average sale price of £212,940, 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 Heath Charnock a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Heath Charnock 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 Heath Charnock
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Heath Charnock. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Heath Charnock.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Heath Charnock slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Heath Charnock were outline applications (7), full planning applications (4), amendments (3).
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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