How long do planning decisions take near Hoghton?

The average planning decision time near Hoghton is 30 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 Hoghton?

The planning approval rate near Hoghton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hoghton?

The most common type of planning application near Hoghton is telecoms, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hoghton?

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Hoghton, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hoghton, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hoghton are administered by Chorley Borough Council. View the full Chorley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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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Area Information

Admin district: South Ribble
Parliamentary constituency: Ribble Valley
LSOA: South Ribble 007B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

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

6 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
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- 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
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- 2 Station Road Hoghton Preston PR5 0DD
Application for work to a protected tree - Chorley Rural District Council TPO 1 (Hoghton) 1969 T1: Oak; Pruning of secondary growth only, focusing on reducing weight at the ends of extended limbs. Lim
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-09-29
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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A brief summary of Hoghton in Lancashire

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.

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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 30 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 30 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).

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