Ulnes Walton, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ulnes Walton, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Ulnes Walton
Ulnes Walton is a quaint village and civil parish located within the Borough of Chorley, Lancashire. As of the 2011 UK Census, it boasts a population of 2,672 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be relevant for those exploring planning applications in the area.
Population: 2,552 (2021)
District: Chorley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £254,502 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Ribble
- Parliamentary constituency: South Ribble
- LSOA: South Ribble 014B
Crime Statistics
7 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 4
- burglary: 2
- vehicle-crime: 1
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ulnes Walton.
- 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 Ulnes Walton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Ulnes Walton.
- - Land West Of (Stage 1) Lydiate Lane Eccleston
Permission in principle application for the erection of up to 5no. dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-11-27
View full details - - 1 Lydiate Lane Eccleston Chorley PR7 6LX
Application for permission in principle for the erection of 2no. dwellinghouses
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Land Between 39 And 45 Lydiate Lane Eccleston
Permission in principle application for the erection of up to two dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - 195 Southport Road Ulnes Walton Leyland PR26 8LP
Part single storey /part two storey rear extension and front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2023-06-17
View full details - - 1 Lydiate Lane Eccleston Chorley PR7 6LX
Change of use of domestic swimming pool (Use Class C3) to a leisure use (Use Class E(d)) (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2019-07-24
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A brief summary of Ulnes Walton in Lancashire
Ulnes Walton is a quaint village and civil parish located within the Borough of Chorley, Lancashire. As of the 2011 UK Census, it boasts a population of 2,672 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be relevant for those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,552 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chorley district.
Property prices in Ulnes Walton show an average sale price of £254,502, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 7 crimes reported in the Ulnes Walton area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ulnes Walton 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.
Planning Activity in Ulnes Walton
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Ulnes Walton. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Ulnes Walton.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ulnes Walton were outline applications (7), full planning applications (3), amendments (3).
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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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.