How long do planning decisions take near Holt Green?

The average planning decision time near Holt Green is 60 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 Holt Green?

The planning approval rate near Holt Green is 57%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Holt Green?

The most common type of planning application near Holt Green is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Holt Green?

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Holt Green, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Holt Green, Lancashire.

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About Holt Green

Holt Green is a village and civil parish situated in the West Lancashire district of England, nestled between Ormskirk and Maghull. Approximately 10 miles north of Liverpool and 20 miles southwest of Preston, this location offers a mix of rural charm and convenient access to larger urban centres, making it relevant for planning applications in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £354,210 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Lancashire
Parliamentary constituency: West Lancashire
LSOA: West Lancashire 007E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Holt Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holt Green.

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 Holt Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Holt Green.

- 9A Beech Road Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6SJ
The subject tree is a mature Silver Birch (Betula pendula), designated T1, situated in the front garden of the above property within the Aughton Conservation Area, West Lancashire. This notification i
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-05-06
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- 1 Elmsfield Park Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6TJ
T1 - horse chestnut 2 metre reduction all round mitigate risk to highway. T2 - horse chestnut, monitor. T3 - horse chestnut. 3 metre reduction all round to reduce weight & sail in the canopy mitigatin
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-03-11
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- 5 Beech Road Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6SJ
Removal of roots damaging my patio, shed and summerhouse.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-02-02
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- 9A Beech Road Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6SJ
The tree is a Beech Tree in next doors garden at 11 Beech Road and overhangs my property ( 9A Beech Road). A short description of works to trim the tree is below following consultation with a tree sur
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-09-16
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- 9A Beech Road Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6SJ
Front porch extension and single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-04-29
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- 179 Bold Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6SH
Construction of a new single storey dwelling (Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-09-11
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- Land To The East Of Sandy Lane Farm Sandy Lane Aughton Lancashire
Erection of a stable building with access from Sandy Lane
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-07-22
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- 2 Brookfield Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6SP
Addition to rear attic roof of a dormer to facilitate the use of the 2 attic rooms by way of increasing the headroom on the access stairs for compliance with current regulations
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-06-17
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A brief summary of Holt Green in Lancashire

Property prices in Holt Green show an average sale price of £354,210, 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 Holt Green a particularly low-crime area.

Holt Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.

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Planning Activity in Holt Green

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Holt Green. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Holt Green.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Holt Green slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Holt Green were full planning applications (9), tree works (6), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.

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