Withnell Fold, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Withnell Fold, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Withnell Fold are administered by Chorley Borough Council. View the full Chorley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Withnell Fold
Withnell Fold is a charming hamlet located in Lancashire, England, nestled between the towns of Blackburn and Chorley. This picturesque area may be of interest to those researching planning applications, given its unique rural character and proximity to larger urban centres.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £255,839 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chorley
- Parliamentary constituency: Chorley
- LSOA: Chorley 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Withnell Fold.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Withnell Fold.
- 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 Withnell Fold based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Withnell Fold.
- 26/00526/TCON - Withnell Fold Sports Club Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8BA
Notification of works to a tree within Withnell Conservation Area - T1 mature Beech; remove dead branches and pollard to 5m
Status: Undecided | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-06-19 - - The Mill House Millwood Close Withnell Chorley PR6 8AR
New window opening to rear elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 8 Millwood Close Withnell Chorley PR6 8AR
Notification of proposed works to trees within Withnell Conservation Area - T2 T3 rocks to be placed at base to prevent soil erosion in the ditch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - The Mill House Millwood Close Withnell Chorley PR6 8AR
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a new window opening to rear elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - 26/00076/TPO - 4 Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8BA
Application for works to a protected tree: Chorley BC TPO 7 (Withnell) 2010 T1 - Oak; crown raise by up to 2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 4 Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8BA
Application for works to a protected tree: Chorley BC TPO 7 (Withnell) 2010 T1 - Oak; crown raise by up to 2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Memorial Garden Withnell Fold Withnell
Notification of proposed works to trees within Withnell Conservation Area. Trees within the Memorial gardens and bothy garden as shown in sketch plan. T1 Ash - Remove T2 Ash - Remove T3 Ash - Remove T
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 8 Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8BA
Replacement of 4no. windows to front elevation, 2no. windows to front porch and 1no. window to rear elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - Hoghton View Ollerton Lane Withnell Chorley PR6 8BW
Detached store building (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - Hoghton View Ollerton Lane Withnell Chorley PR6 8BW
Detached garage with habitable accommodation within roof space
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - The Old House Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ
Notification of proposed works to a tree within a conservation area involving the felling of beech tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chorley | Date: 2024-10-27
View full details - - Withnell Fold Farm Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ
Notification of proposed works to trees within a conservation area involving the felling of 2no. sycamores
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chorley | Date: 2023-09-17
View full details - - Withnell Fold Methodist Church Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ
Outline application for the change of use from chapel to two residences (with all matters reserved)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2023-07-14
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A brief summary of Withnell Fold in Lancashire
Withnell Fold is a charming hamlet located in Lancashire, England, nestled between the towns of Blackburn and Chorley. This picturesque area may be of interest to those researching planning applications, given its unique rural character and proximity to larger urban centres.
Property prices in Withnell Fold show an average sale price of £255,839, 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 Withnell Fold a particularly low-crime area.
Withnell Fold has one conservation area within its boundaries: Withnell Fold. 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 Withnell Fold includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Withnell Fold 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 Withnell Fold
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Withnell Fold. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Withnell Fold.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Withnell Fold slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Withnell Fold were full planning applications (6), tree works (6), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.