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Planning in Higher Walton

Approved
100%
22 of 22 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Higher Walton in the last 24 months, from South Ribble Borough Council's planning register.

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About Higher Walton

Higher Walton is a village located in South Ribble, Lancashire, England, situated along the historical route connecting Blackburn and Preston, now designated as the A675. It lies near the River Darwen and is in close proximity to other localities such as Walton-le-Dale, Coupe Green, and Bamber Bridge, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments. It sits within the South Ribble district.

The area around Higher Walton has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Higher Walton 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Higher Walton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Higher Walton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (4), amendments (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Higher Walton?
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Higher Walton. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Higher Walton?
The average planning decision time near Higher Walton is 52 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 Higher Walton?
The planning approval rate near Higher Walton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Higher Walton?
The most common type of planning application near Higher Walton is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Higher Walton?
You can search and track planning applications near Higher Walton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.