How long do planning decisions take near Rivington?

The average planning decision time near Rivington is 105 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 Rivington?

The planning approval rate near Rivington is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Rivington?

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Rivington, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Rivington, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

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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.

Population: 98 (2021) · Area: 4.0 km²

District: Chorley

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £214,667 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bolton
Parliamentary constituency: Bolton West
LSOA: Bolton 009C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Rivington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Rivington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Rivington.

- Rivington Village Club Horrobin Lane Rivington Bolton BL6 7SE
Application for works to protected trees -Chorley BC TPO 18 (Rivington) 1991 A1; Beech (T11) fell surpressed specimine in extensive decline Beech (T4) fell due to distance to retaining wall Ash (T3) f
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-05-07
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A brief summary of Rivington in Lancashire

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 £214,667, 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 Rivington a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Rivington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Pennine Moors SSSI; 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 Rivington

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Rivington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 105 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Rivington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 105 days, decisions near Rivington take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Rivington were full planning applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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