Hoghton Bottoms, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hoghton Bottoms, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Hoghton Bottoms
Hoghton Bottoms is a quaint village and civil parish located within the Borough of Chorley, Lancashire. As of the 2011 Census, it had a population of 802 residents, and is part of the Brindle and Hoghton ward, which also encompasses the parish of Brindle. This charming area offers a unique blend of rural character and community, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications.
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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 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hoghton Bottoms.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hoghton Bottoms.
- 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 Bottoms based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Hoghton Bottoms.
- - Hoghton Hall Valley Road Hoghton Preston PR5 0SD
Conversion of existing garage to form granny annexe accommodation and associated elevational alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2021-07-31
View full details - - Highfields Farm Weasel Lane Hoghton Preston PR5 0SB
Renovation of the existing farmhouse, conversion of barn and erection of buildings to provide guest house accommodation (class C1) following demolition of existing buildings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2020-07-06
View full details - - Hoghton Hall Valley Road Hoghton Preston PR5 0SD
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2020-03-17
View full details - - Grassdale Cottage 17 Valley Road Hoghton Preston PR5 0SD
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2018-03-02
View full details - - Outside Of West High Valley Road Hoghton
Notice of intention to install 1no. BT Openreach broadband cabinet
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Chorley | Date: 2016-08-03
View full details - - Trinity Cottage Valley Road Hoghton Preston PR5 0SD
Replacement garage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2016-07-19
View full details - - Trinity Cottage Valley Road Hoghton Preston PR5 0SD
Erection of first floor side / rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2014-03-06
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A brief summary of Hoghton Bottoms in Lancashire
Hoghton Bottoms is a quaint village and civil parish located within the Borough of Chorley, Lancashire. As of the 2011 Census, it had a population of 802 residents, and is part of the Brindle and Hoghton ward, which also encompasses the parish of Brindle. This charming area offers a unique blend of rural character and community, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications.
Property prices in Hoghton Bottoms 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 Bottoms a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Hoghton Bottoms includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Darwen River Section SSSI; 10 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 Bottoms 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 Bottoms
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Hoghton Bottoms. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Hoghton Bottoms.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Hoghton Bottoms slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hoghton Bottoms were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% 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
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.