Riley Green, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Riley Green, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Riley Green
Riley Green is a quaint hamlet within the civil parish of Hoghton, located in the Borough of Chorley, Lancashire. Situated at the intersection of the A675 and A6061 roads, it boasts a small collection of houses, the Royal Oak pub, and a marina that accommodates both moored and hire narrowboats. The area is predominantly pastoral, with historical significance tied to the old route to Hoghton Tower, which begins in the village. The hamlet is accessible via the Blackburn Bus Company route and is conveniently near junction 3 of the M65, making it a noteworthy location for potential planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Ribble
- Parliamentary constituency: Ribble Valley
- LSOA: South Ribble 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Riley Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Riley 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 Riley Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Riley Green.
- - Sykes Brook Bolton Road Hoghton Preston PR5 0SP
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2024-03-23
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A brief summary of Riley Green in Lancashire
Riley Green is a quaint hamlet within the civil parish of Hoghton, located in the Borough of Chorley, Lancashire. Situated at the intersection of the A675 and A6061 roads, it boasts a small collection of houses, the Royal Oak pub, and a marina that accommodates both moored and hire narrowboats. The area is predominantly pastoral, with historical significance tied to the old route to Hoghton Tower, which begins in the village. The hamlet is accessible via the Blackburn Bus Company route and is conveniently near junction 3 of the M65, making it a noteworthy location for potential planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Riley Green a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Riley Green 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.
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Planning Activity in Riley Green
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Riley Green. The average decision time was 18 days.
The average decision time of 18 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Riley Green were discharge of conditions (1).
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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.