Much Hoole, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Much Hoole, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Much Hoole
Much Hoole is a village and civil parish located in the borough of South Ribble, Lancashire, England. With a population growth from 1,851 in 2001 to 1,997 in 2011, it presents a developing community that may be of interest for planning applications and local development projects.
Population: 2,008 (2021)
District: South Ribble
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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: South Ribble
- Parliamentary constituency: South Ribble
- LSOA: South Ribble 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Much Hoole.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Much Hoole.
- 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 Much Hoole based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Much Hoole.
- - Telecommunication Mast Snaylams Farm Liverpool Old Road Much Hoole Lancashire
Prior approval for the installation of 1no new 20m ph.4.5 monopole in new site compound accommodating the relocation of 6no existing antennas and 3no existing equipment cabinets, installation of 1no n
Type: Telecoms | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Hoole Memorial Village Hall 94 Liverpool Old Road Much Hoole Preston Lancashire PR4 4QA
Proposed 3No outdoor padel courts and associated canopy structure
Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Telecommunication Mast Snaylams Farm Liverpool Old Road Much Hoole Lancashire
removal of 1no existing 14.6m DC280 timber monopole to be replaced with 1no new 20m ph.4.5 monopole in new site compound accommodating the relocation of 6no existing antennas and 3no existing equipmen
Status: Permitted | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Bakers Farm Brook Lane Little Hoole Preston Lancashire PR4 5JB
Retrospective conversion of existing stable block to a bed and breakfast facility.
Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 34 Liverpool Old Road Much Hoole Preston Lancashire PR4 4RB
Self/custom build dwelling
Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - SNAYLAMS FARM FELTON WAY MUCH HOOLE PRESTON PR4 4GD
The installation of an emergency gravity / non-ground intrusive temporary base station comprising ballast concrete blocks on top of steel grillage, an 18m slimline lattice mast with 6 no. antennas tog
Status: Permitted | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - The Willows Brook Lane Little Hoole Preston Lancashire PR4 5JB
Proposed boundary fence and stone driveway
Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 12 West Croft Much Hoole Preston Lancashire PR4 4QP
New pitched roof to replace existing flat roof to front and rear dormers.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Opposite 9 Thornfield Much Hoole Preston Lancashire PR4 4HE
11m Wooden Pole
Status: Permitted | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Arndale Liverpool Road Much Hoole Preston Lancashire PR4 5JX
Discharge of Conditon no 11 (Surface Material - Parking Area) of Planning permission 07/2025/00419/FUL (Change of use of existing dwelling (C3) to treatment rooms/therapy centre (Class E(c)(iii)) toge
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Ribblesdale Garage Liverpool Road Much Hoole Preston Lancashire PR4 5JX
Non material amendment to permission 07/2025/00263/VAR to changes approved car park surfacing from resin bound permeable surface to porous asphalt
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 94 Liverpool Old Road Much Hoole Preston Lancashire PR4 4QA
Variation of condition 2 pursuant to permission 07/2022/00948/FUL for Erection of single storey 'pavilion' building, formation of outdoor MUGA together with associated flood lighting, fencing, and par
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-12-13
View full details - - Opposite 9/ 8 Thornfield Much Hoole Preston Lancashire PR4 4HE
Install new Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Balls Farm Brook Lane Little Hoole Preston Lancashire PR4 5JB
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness to confirm the demolition of a building shows a material start and that devleopment has begun pursuant to planning permission reference 07/2022/00797/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-08-09
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A brief summary of Much Hoole in Lancashire
Much Hoole is a village and civil parish located in the borough of South Ribble, Lancashire, England. With a population growth from 1,851 in 2001 to 1,997 in 2011, it presents a developing community that may be of interest for planning applications and local development projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,008 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Ribble district.
Property prices in Much Hoole 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 Much Hoole a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Much Hoole 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 Much Hoole
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Much Hoole. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Much Hoole may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Much Hoole were full planning applications (15), discharge of conditions (4), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 30 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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