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South Ribble Borough Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for South Ribble Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates12,961Searchable applications
13Recorded as pending
95%Approval rate · 10,847 approved or refused records
582Refused applications
10,265 approved · 582 refused · 400 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 26 May 2011 to 14 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 21 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Planning and Building ControlLocal plan Planning PolicyPre-application advice Pre application adviceConservation areas Listed buildings and conservation areasArticle 4 directions Article 4 Direction – Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
Council contacts
- Planning enquiriesinfo@southribble.gov.ukCouncil source
- Planning enquiriesplanning@southribble.gov.ukCouncil source
Contact details were found on council pages. Check the source for opening hours and which enquiries the service handles.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areas8 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- Unknown07/2026/00473/NOT
Base station upgrade. The proposed upgrade consists of the replacement of existing 1no 17.5m monopole supporting 3no antennas, with 1no 20m monopole supporting 6no antennas, the removal of 8no cabinets, the installation of 3no cabinets, and ancillary development thereto.The positioning of the pole will be very slightly amended, moving approximately 10.9m east, along the same grass vergeThis option has been chosen as it utilises an existing installation which will improve coverage with minimal changes to the equipment, reducing the visual impact on the surrounding area as far as technically possible.
Higher Penwortham A59 Liverpool Road Junction With Cop Lane Higher Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0AD
Received 26 Jun 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00474/VAR
Variation of Condition 3 and Removal of Condition 4 of planning permission 07/2019/12519/FUL (Formation of new football pitch, installation of 4m high retractable netting and creation of additional carpark with 50 no spaces)
Lostock St Gerards Football Club Wateringpool Lane Lostock Hall Lancashire
Received 26 Jun 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00475/FUL
Change of Use from Dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) at first floor and a Fish and Chip shop at ground floor (Sui Generis) to 6 Bed HMO (Use Class C4 (Amended Description)
54 School Lane Bamber Bridge Preston Lancashire PR5 6QE
Received 26 Jun 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00477/HOH
Single Storey Extension To The Rear
137 Church Road Leyland Lancashire PR25 3JB
Received 26 Jun 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00479/FUL
Proposed two storey side extension and proposed first floor side and rear extension.
65 - 67 School Lane Leyland Lancashire PR25 2TU
Received 29 Jun 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00480/CLD
Lawful Development Application for conversion of 1no. shipping container in part of car parking area for use as small takeaway kiosk for hot/cold drinks and cold food ancillary to the Golf Driving Range (Use Class F2). The kiosk will be open 9am-4pm.
Whitestake Golf Driving Range Long Moss Lane Whitestake Preston Lancashire PR4 4XQ
Received 29 Jun 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00481/TPO
T1 Mature Purple Beech: Reduce the crown by approximately 3-4 metres or to nearest growing point in accordance with the specification and annotated photographs contained within the attached Arboricultural Report. Works to include reduction of the upper crown and selected lateral limbs to create a balanced crown form, reducing end-weight and wind loading while retaining the tree's natural shape and amenity value.T2 Sycamore: Fell to ground level due to advanced physiological decline and poor long-term retention potential.T3 Sycamore: Fell to ground level. Tree is dead and presents an unacceptable risk of failure.T4 Sycamore: Fell to ground level. Tree is dead and presents an unacceptable risk of failure.
The Oaks 23 Hill Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9XH
Received 30 Jun 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00482/HOH
Demolition of existing conservatory and rear extensions. Proposed two-storey rear extension with Juliette balcony together with alternations to the existing roof to provide first-floor accommodation
20 Todd Lane North Lostock Hall Preston Lancashire PR5 5US
Received 30 Jun 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00483/DIS
Discharge of condition 17 (archaeology) of planning approval 07/2025/00088/FUL
Land Between 12 and 15 Town Lane Much Hoole Preston Lancashire PR4 4GJ
Received 30 Jun 2026 - Decided07/2026/00484/NMA
Non material amendment to permission 07/2026/00484/NMA for loft conversion with two front and one rear dormer.
11 Manor Avenue Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0XE
Received 30 Jun 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00485/CLU
Application for Lawful Development Certificate for Existing Use of land as private garden associated with Sunnydale Cottage.
Sunnydale Liverpool Old Road Much Hoole Preston Lancashire PR4 5JQ
Received 1 Jul 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00486/TPO
I am seeking permission for appropriate pruning works to address the issues it is currently causing.The tree ( a Copper Beach) is situated in my neighbour's garden at 6 Church Avenue, to the rear of the property adjoining Hollinhurst Avenue. It has become significantly overgrown, with branches extending over the full width of my garage and now approaching the garage roof, creating a risk of damage. The tree also restricts headroom clearance at the gate providing access to my property from Hollinhurst Avenue, making access increasingly difficult.In addition, the canopy has expanded to the extent that it is now encroaching towards the opposite side of the road, raising concerns about its continued growth and the weight of the overhanging branches.I am therefore seeking permission to appoint a qualified arborist to carry out sympathetic pruning to reduce the tree to an appropriate size. The proposed works would maintain safe access to my property, help prevent damage to my garage roof, and reduce the extent of the tree's encroachment over the highway, while preserving the tree's overall health and amenity value.
7 Church Avenue Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0AH
Received 1 Jul 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00487/DIS
Discharge of Condition no 12 (Lighting Strategy) of planning permission 07/2025/00269/FUL (Erection of a drive-thru restaurant (Use Class E / Sui Generis) with associated access, servicing, car parking, hard and soft landscaping, substation, engineering works and other associated works.)
Riverside Filling Station Preston New Road Samlesbury Preston Lancashire PR5 0UJ
Received 1 Jul 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00488/HOH
First floor side extension above existing garage and single storey rear extension
82 Manor Lane Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0QS
Received 1 Jul 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00489/FUL
Retrospective application for the change of use of C3 dwelling to C1 short-term and holiday letting
Sorbrose House Nabs Head Lane Samlesbury Preston Lancashire PR5 0UQ
Received 1 Jul 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00490/FUL
Erection of canopy and drivers welfare unit together with elevational alterations to include a new louvre and new stairs
Amazon Unit 3.1 Lancashire Enterprise Business Park Centurion Way Farington Preston Lancashire PR26 6TZ
Received 1 Jul 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00491/NOT
Prior Notification of Electronic Communications Apparatus for Fixed Line Broadband Services - Install 2no. 9 Metre Wooden Poles.
Land Near To Cockerton Farm Skip Lane Hutton Preston Lancashire PR4 5LD
Received 2 Jul 2026 - Decided07/2026/00492/NMA
Non material amendment to permission 07/2025/00867/HOH to widen front and rear dormers, and remove chimney
4 Worden Close Leyland Lancashire PR25 1FL
Received 3 Jul 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00493/HOH
Demolition of sun room to the rear together with proposed part single, part two storey rear extension
10 Bank Croft Longton Preston Lancashire PR4 5AL
Received 3 Jul 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00494/DIS
Discharge of Conditions 3 (levels), 10 (CMP), 13 (INNS Method Statement), 14 (Amphibian RAMS), 15 (Drainage) and 16 (BNG Gain Plan) for planning permission for 2no. dwellings 07/2025/00986/TDC.
Land Adj 515 Leyland Lane Leyland Lancashire PR25 1LA
Received 3 Jul 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00495/DIS
Discharge of condition 5 pursuant to permission 07/2025/00550/HOH for erection of two storey side extension.
14 Ennerdale Drive Walton-le-dale Preston Lancashire PR5 4BX
Received 3 Jul 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00496/DIS
Discharge of condition 7 (electric vehicle charging scheme) of planning approval 07/2023/00764/REM
Land West Of Lancashire Business Park Centurion Way Farington Lancashire PR26 6TS
Received 4 Jul 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00497/DIS
Discharge of condition 4 (electric vehicle charging scheme) of planning approval 07/2023/00765/FUL
Land West Of Lancashire Business Park Centurion Way Farington Lancashire PR26 6TS
Received 4 Jul 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00498/FUL
Application for the installation of replacement roof lights.
Bridgeway School Church Road Bamber Bridge Preston Lancashire PR5 6EP
Received 6 Jul 2026
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for South Ribble Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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