Howick Cross, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Howick Cross, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Howick Cross
Howick Cross is a quaint hamlet in Penwortham, South Ribble, Lancashire, situated just over 2 miles southwest of Preston. This small community features a primary school, several farms, and an electrical substation, serving its population of 354 residents as recorded in 2001. For those researching planning applications, Howick Cross offers a blend of rural charm and essential local amenities.
Population: 354
District: Penwortham
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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: Preston
- Parliamentary constituency: Preston
- LSOA: Preston 012F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Howick Cross.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Howick Cross.
- 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 Howick Cross based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Howick Cross.
- - Liverpool Road Longton Preston Lancashire PR4 5HA
Telecoms Notification for one 9m pole
Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 252 Liverpool Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0LY
Demolition of existing rear extension and erection of single storey rear extension, erection of first floor side extension and continuation of front canopy
Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 58 Howick Park Avenue Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0LS
Demolition of the garage and conservatory. Proposed front, side and rear single storey extensions with a rear canopy and landscaping works. Dwelling to rendered white.
Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-02-24
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A brief summary of Howick Cross in Lancashire
Howick Cross is a quaint hamlet in Penwortham, South Ribble, Lancashire, situated just over 2 miles southwest of Preston. This small community features a primary school, several farms, and an electrical substation, serving its population of 354 residents as recorded in 2001. For those researching planning applications, Howick Cross offers a blend of rural charm and essential local amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 354. It sits within the Penwortham district.
Property prices in Howick Cross 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 Howick Cross a particularly low-crime area.
Howick Cross 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Howick Cross includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Howick Cross 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 Howick Cross
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Howick Cross. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Howick Cross may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Howick Cross were full planning applications (9), tree works (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.