Walton Summit, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Walton Summit, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Walton Summit
Walton Summit is an industrial zone located between Clayton Brook and Bamber Bridge, in the South Ribble district of Lancashire, England. Its proximity to major motorways, including the M61, M65, and M6, along with a short stretch of single carriageway from the M65/M61 roundabout, makes it a strategic location for businesses and planning applications. Additionally, the area encompasses the smaller locality of Seed Lee, contributing to its industrial character.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £224,097 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Ribble
- Parliamentary constituency: Ribble Valley
- LSOA: South Ribble 008C
Crime Statistics
129 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 53
- anti-social-behaviour: 18
- criminal-damage-arson: 18
- shoplifting: 9
- burglary: 7
- public-order: 7
- drugs: 6
- other-crime: 4
- theft-from-the-person: 2
- vehicle-crime: 2
- other-theft: 1
- possession-of-weapons: 1
- robbery: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Walton Summit.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Walton Summit.
- 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 Walton Summit based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Walton Summit.
- - Evans Vanodine International Walton Summit Industrial Estate Bamber Bridge Preston Lancashire PR5 8AH
Application to amend its hazardous substance consent for the manufacture, storage and supply of hazardous substances (Detergents/Disinfectants) with an increase in quantities from approved application
Type: Other | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 68 Walton Summit Road Walton Summit Industrial Estate Bamber Bridge Preston Lancashire PR5 8AE
Conversion of approved storage use (Use Class B8) to a Vehicle Pre-Delivery Inspection and Preparation Facility (Use Class B2) with retained hardstanding to be utilised for storage (Use Class B8), car
Type: Full | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 224 Brindle Road Bamber Bridge PR5 6YL
Discharge of condition 3 of planning approval 07/2017/2325/FUL (varied by 07/2022/00194/VAR) for plot 224.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 360 Brindle Road Bamber Bridge Preston Lancashire PR5 6YN
Oak T5 Remove single lateral limb towards 362 Brindle Road to junction as interfering with vehicles getting on and off drives Oak T5 Prune back to suitable junctions, to no more than 1.5m, branches in
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Ribble | Date: 2025-09-20
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A brief summary of Walton Summit in Lancashire
Walton Summit is an industrial zone located between Clayton Brook and Bamber Bridge, in the South Ribble district of Lancashire, England. Its proximity to major motorways, including the M61, M65, and M6, along with a short stretch of single carriageway from the M65/M61 roundabout, makes it a strategic location for businesses and planning applications. Additionally, the area encompasses the smaller locality of Seed Lee, contributing to its industrial character.
Property prices in Walton Summit show an average sale price of £224,097, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Walton Summit area recorded 129 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Walton Summit has one conservation area within its boundaries: Church Road. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Walton Summit 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 Walton Summit
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Walton Summit. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 30 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Walton Summit.
The average decision time of 30 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Walton Summit were outline applications (4), full planning applications (3), tree works (2).
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Clayton Brook planning applications
- Seed Lee planning applications
- Bamber Bridge planning applications
- Clayton Green planning applications
- Higher Walton planning applications
- Jack Green planning applications
- Clayton-le-Woods planning applications
- Cuerden Green planning applications
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.