Penwortham Lane, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Penwortham Lane, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Penwortham Lane 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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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 Penwortham Lane.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Penwortham Lane.
- 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 Penwortham Lane based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
80 planning applications found near Penwortham Lane.
- 07/2026/00397/CLD - 22 Spring Gardens Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9LY
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed replacement of roof tiles, replacement cladding, replacement windows and erection of rear dormer extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-05-27 - - 2 Spring Gardens Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9LY
Single storey side extension
Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 8 Spring Gardens Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9LY
Single storey annex to rear
Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 14 Studholme Avenue Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9PA
Proposed two storey side extension.
Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Land West Of Saxon Place Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9RW
Erection of a two-storey, 66-bedroom care home for older people (Use Class C2), with associated access to Saxon Place and adjacent development plot, parking, open space, landscaping and ancillary buil
Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 320A Leyland Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9SU
Demolition of existing detached garage and erection of a single-storey ancillary outbuilding to the rear to provide gym, studio and seating area with potential future use as granny annexe
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 21 Martinfield Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9HL
Application for prior approval for single storey rear extension. Proposed length 5m, height 2.8m and height to eaves 2.8m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Longworth Flag Lane Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9TQ
Retrospective permission for the use of land for the retention of four containers, associated hardstanding for the storage of cars and retention of gates and access onto Flag Lane for a period of thre
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 8 Charnock Avenue Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9NT
Prior Notification of Electronic Communications Apparatus for Fixed Line Broadband Services - installation of 1no. 9m Light wooden pole.
Status: Permitted | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - Astill Saddlery Pear Tree Cottage Flag Lane Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9TQ
Non-Material Amendment to planning approval 07/2022/00559/FUL, to vary the wording of conditions 16 (landscaping) and 17 (dwelling emission rate)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-06-27
View full details - - Astill Saddlery Pear Tree Cottage Flag Lane Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9TQ
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Materials) and 13 (Biodiversity Enhancement Measures) of planning approval 07/2022/00559/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-06-26
View full details - - 21 Martinfield Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9HL
Application for prior approval for single storey rear extension. Proposed length 4m, height 2.8m and height to eaves 2.8m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-04-15
View full details - - 15 Lilac Avenue Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9PB
Single storey extension to side of existing semi detached corner property
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - 107 Buckingham Avenue Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9HG
Proposed single storey rear bedroom/bathroom extension for disabled use
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2024-11-14
View full details - - Little Orchard Moss Lane Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9TX
Change of Use of existing residential dwellinghouse (C3(a) Use) to Children's Care Home for 3no. Children aged 7 to 17 (C2 Use)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2024-06-17
View full details - - Sumpter Horse 235 Leyland Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9SY
Discharge of conditions 5,9,11-12,14,18,25-27,33 and 34 pursuant to permission 07/2020/1035/FUL for Demolition of the vacant public house and the erection of 25 dwellings (100% affordable units) with
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - 232 Leyland Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9TA
Part retrospective application for a detached garage/domestic workshop to the rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - 2 Werneth Close Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9TS
Application for prior approval for single storey rear extension. Proposed length - 6m height - 3.65m and height to eaves - 2.5m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2024-04-12
View full details - - 7 Greaves Meadow Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9UL
Single storey rear extension, first floor side extension with two storey element to rear, single storey extension to front
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2024-03-27
View full details - - Land Adjacent 323 Leyland Road Lostock Hall Lancashire PR1 9ST
Discharge of condition No. 3 (Materials); 4 (Footway); 5 (Drop Kerbs); 6 (Wheel Cleaning); 15 (Construction Nuisance Prevention Plan); 18 (Emissions Rate); 19 (SAP); 20 (Levels), 21 (Landscaping) and
Type: Conditions | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2023-04-21
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A brief summary of Penwortham Lane in Lancashire
Penwortham Lane is a settlement located in Lancashire, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Penwortham Lane a particularly low-crime area.
Penwortham Lane has one conservation area within its boundaries: Greenbank Road, Penwortham. 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 Penwortham Lane includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Penwortham Lane
In the last 24 months, 68 planning applications were submitted near Penwortham Lane. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Penwortham Lane may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Penwortham Lane were full planning applications (23), outline applications (17), discharge of conditions (9). Full planning applications account for 34% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 10 medium-scale applications, 51 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 31 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 36 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.