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Planning in Longton

Approved
97%
56 of 56 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Longton in the last 24 months, from South Ribble Borough Council's planning register.

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About Longton

Longton is a village and civil parish located in the South Ribble borough of Lancashire, England, approximately four miles southwest of Preston. The parish, which encompasses the village of New Longton, had a population of 5,500 in 2001, which grew to 7,652 by the 2011 Census. This growth may influence future planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,758 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Ribble district.

Property prices in Longton show an average sale price of £197,631, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Longton 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Longton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 67 planning applications were submitted near Longton. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (13), outline applications (9), discharge of conditions (7).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Longton?
In the last 24 months, 67 planning applications were submitted near Longton. The approval rate is 97%.
How long do planning decisions take near Longton?
The average planning decision time near Longton is 55 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 Longton?
The planning approval rate near Longton is 97%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Longton?
The most common type of planning application near Longton is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Longton?
You can search and track planning applications near Longton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.