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Planning in Rivington

Only 7 decisions near Rivington in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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BL6 268 applications in the last 12 monthsPR6 328 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Chorley Borough Council

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About Rivington

Rivington is a picturesque village and civil parish in the Borough of Chorley, Lancashire, covering 2,538 acres and located approximately 6 miles southeast of Chorley and 8.5 miles northwest of Bolton. The area is renowned for its stunning rural landscape, featuring agricultural land, moorland, and notable hill summits such as Rivington Pike and Winter Hill, all part of the West Pennine Moors. Rivington attracts visitors with its historical reservoirs from the Victorian era and Lever Park, designed by William Lever, offering a blend of nature and heritage, making it a key area for tourism and potential planning developments. The village had a population of 109 as of the 2011 Census. The settlement has a population of approximately 98 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chorley district.

Rivington covers an area of approximately 4.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Rivington show an average sale price of £202,700, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Rivington 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 Rivington a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Rivington has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rivington 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Rivington, 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, 11 planning applications were submitted near Rivington.

The most common types were full planning applications (1), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Rivington?
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Rivington.
What types of planning applications are most common near Rivington?
The most common type of planning application near Rivington is full planning applications, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Rivington?
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