Hoghton, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hoghton, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Hoghton
Hoghton is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Borough of Chorley, Lancashire, with a population of 802 as recorded in the 2011 Census. The area falls within the Brindle and Hoghton ward, which also encompasses the nearby parish of Brindle, making it a focal point for planning applications in this charming Lancashire region.
Population: 733 (2021)
District: Chorley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £224,097 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Ribble
- Parliamentary constituency: Ribble Valley
- LSOA: South Ribble 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hoghton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hoghton.
- 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 Hoghton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Hoghton.
- - Barracks Farm 1 Chapel Lane Hoghton Preston PR5 0RY
Minor non material amendment to planning permission 22/00451/FUL (Erection of 3no. dwellings following demolition of existing derelict buildings and conversion of existing shippon to 1no. dwelling, in
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Opposite 3 Park Gate Blackburn Old Road Hoghton Preston PR5 0SG
Notification of the intention to replace 1no. 9m high pole and install 1no. 10m high wooden pole for the provision of electronic broadband communication apparatus
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Grass Verge, Near 1 Chapel Lane Hoghton
Notice of intention to install 1no. 10M high light wooden pole for the provision of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 22 Fowler Close Hoghton Preston PR5 0DS
Application for works to a protected tree - Chorley Rural District Council TPO 1 (Hoghton) 1969: T1 Oak - 10% crown reduction, 20% crown thin.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-02-09
View full details - - Woodview 63 Chapel Lane Hoghton Preston PR5 0RY
Erection of a detached garage/bin store
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2020-07-28
View full details - - Woodview 63 Chapel Lane Hoghton Preston PR5 0RY
Application to discharge condition 4 (materials) of permission ref: 17/00571/FUL (that was for the demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a new dwelling).
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chorley | Date: 2017-09-08
View full details - - Woodview 63 Chapel Lane Hoghton Preston PR5 0RY
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a new dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2017-06-01
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A brief summary of Hoghton in Lancashire
Hoghton is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Borough of Chorley, Lancashire, with a population of 802 as recorded in the 2011 Census. The area falls within the Brindle and Hoghton ward, which also encompasses the nearby parish of Brindle, making it a focal point for planning applications in this charming Lancashire region. The settlement has a population of approximately 733 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chorley district.
Property prices in Hoghton show an average sale price of £224,097, 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 Hoghton a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Hoghton includes 3 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, Hoghton 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 Hoghton
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Hoghton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 24 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hoghton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 24 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hoghton were telecoms (2), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% 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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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.