Skip to content

Planning in Ollerton Fold

Approved
88%
15 of 17 decided
Decision time
about 15 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Ollerton Fold in the last 24 months, from Chorley Borough Council's planning register.

Decided by Chorley Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Ollerton Fold

For home projects and trades

About Ollerton Fold

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 £255,839, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Ollerton Fold area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Ollerton Fold a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Ollerton Fold has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Ollerton Fold, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Ollerton Fold. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 107 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), tree works (4), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Ollerton Fold?
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Ollerton Fold. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Ollerton Fold?
The average planning decision time near Ollerton Fold is 107 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 Ollerton Fold?
The planning approval rate near Ollerton Fold is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Ollerton Fold?
The most common type of planning application near Ollerton Fold is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Ollerton Fold?
You can search and track planning applications near Ollerton Fold on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.