White Coppice, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near White Coppice, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in White Coppice are administered by Chorley Borough Council. View the full Chorley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About White Coppice
White Coppice is a quaint hamlet located near Chorley in Lancashire, historically significant as the most populated area of the township of Anglezarke during the 19th century. The region, once home to quarries and small coal mines, is situated north of the Anglezarke Reservoir, part of the Rivington reservoir chain established in the mid-19th century to supply water to Liverpool. Additionally, the prominent Healey Nab hill lies to the southwest, adding to the area's natural charm and potential for development considerations in planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £212,940 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chorley
- Parliamentary constituency: Chorley
- LSOA: Chorley 003B
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- drugs: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near White Coppice.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near White Coppice.
- 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 White Coppice based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near White Coppice.
- 26/00419/TCON - Northwood White Coppice Anglezarke Chorley PR6 9DF
Notification of proposed works to trees within White Coppice Conservation Area - T1 Ash- Fell. T2 Oak- Fell. T3 Ash- Fell. T4 Sycamore- Fell.
Status: Undecided | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-05-18 - - Smithills Farm Higher House Lane Heapey Chorley PR6 9BU
Alterations to the existing dwelling including: 1. Part two storey, part single storey rear extension including balcony 2. Extended entrance porch 3. Realignment and rebuilding of the main upper roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Northwood White Coppice Anglezarke Chorley PR6 9DF
Minor non-material amendment to planning permission ref. 23/00604/FUL (Section 73 application to vary conditions 3 (approved drawings) and 4 (materials) of planning permission ref. 22/00931/FULHH (Par
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - Northwood White Coppice Anglezarke Chorley PR6 9DF
Application to discharge condition no. 4 (replacement tree planting) of planning permission ref: 23/00604/FUL (Section 73 application to vary conditions 3 (approved drawings) and 4 (materials) of plan
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chorley | Date: 2023-10-07
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A brief summary of White Coppice in Lancashire
White Coppice is a quaint hamlet located near Chorley in Lancashire, historically significant as the most populated area of the township of Anglezarke during the 19th century. The region, once home to quarries and small coal mines, is situated north of the Anglezarke Reservoir, part of the Rivington reservoir chain established in the mid-19th century to supply water to Liverpool. Additionally, the prominent Healey Nab hill lies to the southwest, adding to the area's natural charm and potential for development considerations in planning applications.
Property prices in White Coppice show an average sale price of £212,940, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in White Coppice is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
White Coppice has one conservation area within its boundaries: White Coppice. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around White Coppice includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Pennine Moors SSSI; 9 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 White Coppice
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near White Coppice. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near White Coppice.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near White Coppice were tree works (4), full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
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