Heath Charnock, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Heath Charnock, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Heath Charnock are administered by Chorley Borough Council. View the full Chorley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £255,839 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chorley
- Parliamentary constituency: Chorley
- LSOA: Chorley 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
22 planning applications found near Heath Charnock.
- - 19 The Asshawes Heath Charnock Chorley PR6 9JN
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | 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: Permitted | 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 - - 6 Eller Brook Close Heath Charnock Chorley PR6 9NQ
Single storey rear and side extension and associated decking (Following demolition of existing garage)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-11-11
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 - - 3 North Vale Heath Charnock Chorley PR6 9JZ
First floor side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 47 Rawlinson Lane Heath Charnock Chorley PR6 9JU
Single storey front extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-07-09
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
View full details - - 17 Chatsworth Court Heath Charnock Chorley PR6 9SA
Single storey rear extension and new front porch (following part demolition of existing conservatory and demolition of existing front porch)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2023-11-09
View full details - - Rawlinson House 3 Mercer Court Heath Charnock Chorley PR7 4EE
Single storey detached annexe providing accommodation ancillary to main dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2022-06-16
View full details - - 5 The Asshawes Heath Charnock Chorley PR6 9JN
Front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2022-05-14
View full details - - 50 Chorley Road Heath Charnock Chorley PR6 9JS
Notification of a proposed single storey rear extension measuring 3.98m in depth, with eaves height of 2.8m, and a maximum height of 3.8m (following demolition of existing conservatory)
Status: Permitted | Council: Chorley | Date: 2021-12-09
View full details - - 29 The Asshawes Heath Charnock Chorley PR6 9JN
Erection of a single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2021-10-08
View full details - - 5 Danesway Heath Charnock Chorley PR7 4EY
Single storey side/rear extension following conversion of attached garage to habitable accommodation and demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2021-05-25
View full details - - Rawlinson House 3 Mercer Court Heath Charnock Chorley PR7 4EE
Two storey side extension following demolition of conservatory, single storey front extension and reconfiguration of vehicular access
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2020-04-25
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: Sycamore - Crown reduce by 1.5m and 10% crown thin.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chorley | Date: 2020-02-07
View full details - - 5 The Asshawes Heath Charnock Chorley PR6 9JN
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2019-11-28
View full details - - 6 Field Spring Gardens Heath Charnock Chorley PR7 4AF
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2018-04-30
View full details - - 43 Rawlinson Lane Heath Charnock Chorley PR6 9JU
T2 Sycamore - crown thin by 20% and crown lift to 3m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chorley | Date: 2017-08-31
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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 £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 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Heath Charnock 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 Heath Charnock
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Heath Charnock. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Heath Charnock.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Heath Charnock were full planning applications (14), outline applications (8), amendments (4). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (60% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 26 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 4 applications
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