How long do planning decisions take near Lower Copthurst?

The average planning decision time near Lower Copthurst is 56 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 Lower Copthurst?

The planning approval rate near Lower Copthurst is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Copthurst?

The most common type of planning application near Lower Copthurst is outline applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lower Copthurst?

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Lower Copthurst, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lower Copthurst, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £212,940 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Chorley
Parliamentary constituency: Chorley
LSOA: Chorley 006C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lower Copthurst.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Copthurst.

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 Lower Copthurst based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Lower Copthurst.

- Land To The South And East Of The Top Lock PH Copthurst Lane Whittle-le-woods PR6 8LP
Permission in principle application for the erection of up to 9no. dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-11-18
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A brief summary of Lower Copthurst in Lancashire

Lower Copthurst is a settlement located in Lancashire, England.

Property prices in Lower Copthurst show an average sale price of £212,940, 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 Lower Copthurst a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Lower Copthurst includes 2 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 Lower Copthurst

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Lower Copthurst. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Lower Copthurst.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Lower Copthurst were outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (5), tree works (2).

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