Mawdesley, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mawdesley, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Mawdesley
Mawdesley is a village and civil parish located in Lancashire, England, with a population of 1,702 according to the 2011 Census. Known for its rural charm, Mawdesley may present various opportunities for planning applications in residential development and community projects, making it a noteworthy area for prospective developers and planners.
Population: 1,870 (2021)
District: Chorley
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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 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mawdesley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mawdesley.
- 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 Mawdesley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
184 planning applications found near Mawdesley.
- - 8 Gorsey Lane Mawdesley Ormskirk L40 3TF
Application for technical details consent for the erection of one detached, self-build, dwelling pursuant to permission in principle 25/01240/PIP
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 4 New Street Mawdesley L40 2QP
Two storey rear extension with open-sided porch, roof to existing garage roof changed from flat roof to gable roof, and alterations to front porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Land North Of Gorsey Lane Mawdesley (Phase 2)
Section 73 application to vary conditions 3 (approved plans), 4 (hard surfacing), 5 (materials), 6 (boundary treatments), 9 (broadband strategy), 10 (Employment and Skills Plan), 11 (remediation measu
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 8 Gorsey Lane Mawdesley Ormskirk L40 3TF
Permission in Principle application for the erection of one detached dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Land At Church Farm Stables High Street Mawdesley Chorley
Permission in principle application for the erection of up to five dwellinghouses
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Land To The North Of School Lane Mawdesley
Permission in principle application for the erection of 1no. dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Land North Of Gorsey Lane Mawdesley
Application to discharge condition nos. 14 (surface water sustainable drainage strategy) and 15 (management of surface water and pollution prevention) of planning permission ref. 22/00941/FULMAJ (Erec
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - Land North Of Gorsey Lane Mawdesley
Minor non-material amendment to planning permission ref. 22/00941/FULMAJ (Erection of 55no. dwellings (including 35% affordable) with associated access, landscaping, parking, demolition and other work
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 36 New Street Mawdesley Ormskirk L40 2QP
Application to discharge conditions 4 (materials), 8 (Biodiversity Gain Plan), 11 (scheme of site access and off-site works), 13 (contaminated land) and the statutory biodiversity gain condition, of t
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - LAND TO THE REAR 73 - 75 Gorsey Lane Mawdesley Ormskirk
Application for Permission in Principle for the erection of up to 8no. dwellinghouses (self/custom build)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 27 Hurst Green Mawdesley Ormskirk L40 2QS
Two storey side and single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-08-14
View full details - - Land At School Lane Mawdesley
Permission in principle application for the erection of 1no. detached dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-07-08
View full details - - 4A New Street Mawdesley Ormskirk L40 2QP
Resurfacing of the driveway in permeable hard surface and widening of the existing vehicular crossover
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 4A New Street Mawdesley Ormskirk L40 2QP
Application for works to a protected tree, Chorley TPO No.1 (Mawdesley) 2025. T1 - Crown raise to remove epicormic growth on stem up to 4m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - Round Bank Farm Hall Lane Mawdesley Ormskirk L40 2QZ
Application for work to a protected tree, Chorley BC TPO 14 (Mawdesley) 1992. T1 - Remove dangerous branch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - - Land East Of Lee Lane Back Lane Mawdesley
Agricultural determination for the erection of a building for machinery and storage
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 32 Gorsey Lane Mawdesley Ormskirk L40 3TF
Hip-to-gable roof alteration including raised eaves and ridge height to provide habitable accommodation at first floor, two storey front extension, widening of existing driveway, and associated altera
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 2 New Street Mawdesley Ormskirk L40 2QP
Erection of new 17m long 1.5m high galvanised steel fence (following removal of wooden fence approx 2m height). (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-02-02
View full details - - 19 Brookfield Mawdesley Ormskirk L40 2QJ
Part two storey side extension / part single storey rear extension, with associated alterations (following demolition of existing detached garage)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2024-11-13
View full details - - 21 New Street Mawdesley L40 2QN
Minor non-material amendment to planning permission 22/00769/FUL (Demolition of existing semi-detached dwelling and outbuildings, rebuilding the end gable of no.19 and the erection of a detached dwell
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chorley | Date: 2024-07-05
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A brief summary of Mawdesley in Lancashire
Mawdesley is a village and civil parish located in Lancashire, England, with a population of 1,702 according to the 2011 Census. Known for its rural charm, Mawdesley may present various opportunities for planning applications in residential development and community projects, making it a noteworthy area for prospective developers and planners. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,870 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chorley district.
Property prices in Mawdesley 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 Mawdesley a particularly low-crime area.
Mawdesley 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Mawdesley 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 Mawdesley
In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near Mawdesley. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Mawdesley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Mawdesley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Mawdesley were full planning applications (19), outline applications (14), tree works (5). 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, 6 large-scale (major) developments, 40 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
22 planning appeals were lodged, of which 8 were allowed and 12 were dismissed (40% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 20 applications
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