Higher Penwortham, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Higher Penwortham, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Higher Penwortham are administered by South Ribble Borough Council. View the full South Ribble Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Higher Penwortham
Higher Penwortham is a town and civil parish located in South Ribble, Lancashire, on the south bank of the River Ribble, directly opposite Preston. Known for its strategic position at the most westerly crossing point of the river, it benefits from significant road and rail connections. As of the 2011 census, the population stood at 23,047, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Ribble
- Parliamentary constituency: South Ribble
- LSOA: South Ribble 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Higher Penwortham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Higher Penwortham.
- 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 Higher Penwortham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
72 planning applications found near Higher Penwortham.
- 07/2026/00458/HOH - 40 Kingsway Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0BJ
Proposed replacement bay windows to the front elevation to include pitched roof features, together with a single storey rear extension and proposed loft conversion/dormer to rear
Status: Undecided | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-06-22 - 07/2026/00411/HOH - 76 Kingsway Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0ED
Single storey side and rear extensions, together with porch to front
Status: Undecided | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-06-02 - - 4 Mornington Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9XA
Reduction of height and over hanging branches of connifer tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - 07/2026/00359/NOT - 57 Liverpool Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9XD
Proposed upgrade to existing telecommunications installation.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-05-13 - - 4 Mornington Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9XA
Tree A - Overgrown Holly tree. This has previously been felled and has grown through the dividing hedgerow. This is to be removed. Tree B - Maple tree to be pruned taking up to 1.5 metres from the hei
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 8 Blundell Lane Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0EA
Application for prior approval for a single storey rear extension. Proposed dimensions: length 5.8m, height 3.9m, height to eaves 2.8m.
Type: Outline | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - 07/2026/00304/HPD - 8 Blundell Lane Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0EA
Application for prior approval for a single storey rear extension. Proposed dimensions: length 5.8m, height 3.9m, height to eaves 2.8m.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-04-20 - - 1 Blundell Lane Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0EA
Erection of a detached two-storey dwelling
Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 4 Fairway Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0EJ
Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed use for a single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 45 Highgate Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0DU
Proposed two storey front extension and proposed single storey rear extension.
Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 36 Rawstorne Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0RE
T1 Crab apple, Lower to last cuts T2 Plum, Lower to last cuts T3 Plumb, reduce to clear phonelimes and house
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 1 Mornington Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9XA
We propose to reduce the height of the four beech trees to just below the previous cuts. These trees are at the front of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 27 Highgate Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0HY
Single storey front porch extension, internal amendments and single storey extension to existing garage
Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 15 Kew Gardens Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0DR
Redevelopment of existing semi-detached dormer bungalow. Demolition of existing conservatory & garage. Change to existing fenestration, Proposed hip to gable conversion of existing roof, extension of
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0JE
Discharge of Biodiversity Gain Plan (Condition 8) and Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (Condition 9) of planning permission 07/2025/00878/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 118 Liverpool Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0QJ
Single storey side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 2 Mornington Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9XA
T1- beech- Crown reduction of 2-3 metres. T2-pine - Crown dominant to the north side, does have lean that way too. Reduce northside laterals by up to 2 metres. (Facing away from house the right side o
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - St Teresas Presbytery 34 Queensway Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0DS
Works identified within application in PowerPoint Presentation - available on Planning Portal - reviewed by relevant officer prior to decision.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 1 Rawstorne Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9XB
Silver birch showing signs of desease. 50% reduction Ash tree mature signs of ash die back full removal
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 35 The Avenue Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0SU
Non material amendment to permission 07/2025/00071/HOH to change the original garage door to a window
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-08-27
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A brief summary of Higher Penwortham in Lancashire
Higher Penwortham is a town and civil parish located in South Ribble, Lancashire, on the south bank of the River Ribble, directly opposite Preston. Known for its strategic position at the most westerly crossing point of the river, it benefits from significant road and rail connections. As of the 2011 census, the population stood at 23,047, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Higher Penwortham a particularly low-crime area.
Higher Penwortham has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: St Mary's, Penwortham, No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Higher Penwortham 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 Higher Penwortham
In the last 24 months, 88 planning applications were submitted near Higher Penwortham. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Higher Penwortham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Higher Penwortham were full planning applications (31), tree works (19), outline applications (10). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 12 medium-scale applications, 65 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 37 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 49 applications
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