Middleforth Green, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Middleforth Green, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Middleforth Green are administered by South Ribble Borough Council. View the full South Ribble Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £197,631 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Ribble
- Parliamentary constituency: South Ribble
- LSOA: South Ribble 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Middleforth Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Middleforth 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 Middleforth Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
206 planning applications found near Middleforth Green.
- 07/2026/00462/HOH - 13 Wingates Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9YN
Demolition of the existing rear conservatory and erection of front and rear extension (permitted development)
Status: Undecided | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-06-22 - 07/2026/00407/TPO - 50 Park Road Penwortham Residential Park Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9YD
We wish to apply for permission to prune back five sycamore tree saplings adjacent to and overshadowing our property. The saplings are on the end of an old railway embankment beside our property and a
Status: Undecided | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-06-19 - - 50 Park Road Penwortham Residential Park Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9YD
We wish to apply for permission to prune back five sycamore tree saplings adjacent to and overshadowing our property. The saplings are on the end of an old railway embankment beside our property and a
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - Prospect House 30 Stricklands Lane Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9XU
Ash tree level 3 ash dieback disease - high occupancy target adjacent to roadside.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 23 Glenway Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9AJ
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - 07/2026/00342/HOH - 23 Glenway Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9AJ
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-05-06 - 07/2026/00270/TPO - 150 Cop Lane Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9AD
T1 - Oak - Remove deadwood over 30mm dia. Crown reduce lateral branches all round up to 3m to suitable growth points. From report It is concluded that T1 oak surveyed, although currently within accept
Status: Undecided | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-04-22 - - 8 Walton Avenue Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0XR
Application for prior approval for single storey rear extension with disabled access. Proposed length 5m and height 2.8m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 150 Cop Lane Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9AD
T1 - Oak - Remove deadwood over 30mm dia. Crown reduce lateral branches all round up to 3m to suitable growth points. From report It is concluded that T1 oak surveyed, although currently within accept
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 25 Glenway Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9AJ
Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed use for the erection of a single storey rear extension folloing demilition of existing conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 12 Pope Lane Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9JN
Removal of existing hedge in the front garden adjacent to the footpath on Pope Lane. Propose brick wall with brick pillars and steel railings on top
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 8 Penwortham Court Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9YX
T1 oak - Crown raise to 4 metres and removal of single lateral limb towards rear neighbour.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - TPO 2006 No 10 20 Blashaw Lane Penwortham Lancashire
T1 - Oak - Crown raise to 5m T2 - Ash - Fell G1 - Conifers and Ash - Fell and replace 2 for 1 T3 - Ash - Fell T4 - Oak - remove limb overhanging garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 13 Hollywood Avenue Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9AS
Certificate of Lawfulnes for a proposed dormer to the existing loft room on the rear aspect of the house. No new access will be created.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-02-07
View full details - - 11 Bishopsway Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9HU
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-12-21
View full details - - 59 Abbot Meadow Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9JX
Crown Raise Two Sycamores as identified on application form in accordance with BS3998 2010.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 16 Bishopsway Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9HU
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing outrigger and conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 10 Wood Bank Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9BN
Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus
Status: Permitted | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - 7 Little Close Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9YL
Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus
Status: Permitted | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 3 Cromwell Avenue Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9AU
Single storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-08-19
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A brief summary of Middleforth Green in Lancashire
Middleforth Green is a settlement located in Lancashire, England.
Property prices in Middleforth Green show an average sale price of £197,631, 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 Middleforth Green a particularly low-crime area.
Middleforth Green has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: St Mary's, Penwortham, Greenbank Road, Penwortham, No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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, Middleforth Green 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 Middleforth Green
In the last 24 months, 158 planning applications were submitted near Middleforth Green. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Middleforth Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Middleforth Green were full planning applications (64), tree works (31), outline applications (21). 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 large-scale (major) development, 20 medium-scale applications, 126 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 71 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 83 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.