Ollerton Fold, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ollerton Fold, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

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District: Withnell

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Town Insights

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 004D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ollerton Fold.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ollerton Fold.

• 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 Ollerton Fold based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Ollerton Fold.

1. - The Mill House Millwood Close Withnell Chorley PR6 8AR
   New window opening to rear elevation.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-04-09
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2. - 8 Millwood Close Withnell Chorley PR6 8AR
   Notification of proposed works to trees within Withnell Conservation Area - T2 T3 rocks to be placed at base to prevent soil erosion in the ditch.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-02-16
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3. - The Mill House Millwood Close Withnell Chorley PR6 8AR
   Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a new window opening to rear elevation
   Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-02-02
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4. - 4 Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8BA
   Application for works to a protected tree: Chorley BC TPO 7 (Withnell) 2010 T1 - Oak; crown raise by up to 2m
   Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-01-27
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5. 26/00076/TPO - 4 Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8BA
   Application for works to a protected tree: Chorley BC TPO 7 (Withnell) 2010 T1 - Oak; crown raise by up to 2m
   Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-01-27
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6. - Memorial Garden Withnell Fold Withnell
   Notification of proposed works to trees within Withnell Conservation Area. Trees within the Memorial gardens and bothy garden as shown in sketch plan. T1 Ash - Remove T2 Ash - Remove T3 Ash - Remove T
   Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-01-05
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7. - Hoghton View Ollerton Lane Withnell Chorley PR6 8BW
   Detached store building (retrospective)
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-01-31
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8. - Hoghton View Ollerton Lane Withnell Chorley PR6 8BW
   Detached garage with habitable accommodation within roof space
   Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2024-11-08
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9. - The Old House Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ
   Notification of proposed works to a tree within a conservation area involving the felling of beech tree
   Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chorley | Date: 2024-10-27
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10. - Withnell Fold Farm Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ
    Notification of proposed works to trees within a conservation area involving the felling of 2no. sycamores
    Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chorley | Date: 2023-09-17
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11. - Withnell Fold Methodist Church Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ
    Outline application for the change of use from chapel to two residences (with all matters reserved)
    Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2023-07-14
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A brief summary of Ollerton Fold in Lancashire

Ollerton Fold is a settlement located in Lancashire, England. It sits within the Withnell district.

Property prices in Ollerton Fold 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 Ollerton Fold a particularly low-crime area.

Ollerton Fold has one conservation area within its boundaries: Withnell Fold. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Ollerton Fold includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ollerton Fold 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 Ollerton Fold

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Ollerton Fold. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

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

At 61 days on average, decisions near Ollerton Fold slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Ollerton Fold were tree works (6), full planning applications (4), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

Nearby Towns

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