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Planning permission in South Ribble

In the last 12 months, 97.2% of home project applications were approved in South Ribble (144 decided): extensions, loft conversions and similar work. A typical home project decision takes about eight weeks (median 55 days).

Across all application types, 95.7% of 2,655 applications decided since January 2023 were approved. Based on South Ribble's public planning register. Data last updated: 9 April 2026.

3,011Total applications
2,655Decided
95.7%Approval rate (of decided)
2,541 Approved+114 Refused+57 Withdrawn+22 Pending+277 Outcome not determined=3,011 Total
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Decision Level
2,856Delegated
111Committee
By Development Category

All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.

CategoryDecidedApprovedRefusedApproval rate
Home extensions and alterations (householder) 825 800 25
97.0%
Full planning applications 443 409 34
92.3%
Protected tree works (TPO) 237 227 10
95.8%
Discharging planning conditions 235 235 0 no refusals recorded
Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development) 192 192 0 no refusals recorded
Notification 151 149 2
98.7%
Changing a planning condition (S73) 120 113 7
94.2%
Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a) 119 119 0 no refusals recorded
Permission in Principle 69 44 25
63.8%
Advertisement Consent 51 51 0 no refusals recorded
Listed Building Consent 47 46 1
97.9%
Certificate of lawfulness (existing use) 31 30 1
96.8%
Outline Planning 30 24 6
80.0%
Prior approval (permitted development) 23 22 1
95.7%
Reserved matters (detail after outline approval) 21 20 1
95.2%
Other* 61 60 1 mixed types

Discharging planning conditions: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development): no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a): no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

Advertisement Consent: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

* Other combines smaller categories: Technical Details Consent (12), Environmental impact screening and scoping (9), PD Agricultural buildings to other uses (9), Conservation Area Consent (8), Permitted Development Solar Panels (5), Local Development Order (3), Demolition (3), Minerals and waste (2), Change of Use (2), Tree works in a conservation area (2), Phone masts and telecoms (2), Neigbouring Auth Consult (2), Hazardous Substance Consent (1), Section 106 (1).

Quarterly Trend

The most recent three years. Earlier decisions are included in the totals above but not in this chart.

QuarterDecidedApprovedApproval rate
Q3 2023 113 105
92.9%
Q4 2023 215 203
94.4%
Q1 2024 212 206
97.2%
Q2 2024 207 199
96.1%
Q3 2024 229 223
97.4%
Q4 2024 192 181
94.3%
Q1 2025 169 160
94.7%
Q2 2025 211 196
92.9%
Q3 2025 215 209
97.2%
Q4 2025 229 219
95.6%
Q1 2026 201 197
98.0%
Q2 2026 10 10 sample too small
By Ward

The 12 wards with the most decided applications, across all years. 249 further decided applications fall in wards not shown.

Among wards with at least 20 decided applications, approval rates range from 89.3% in Moss Side to 98.9% in Leyland Central, a gap of 9.6 percentage points.

WardDecidedApprovedRefusedApproval rate
Longton and Hutton West 348 332 16
95.4%
New Longton and Hutton East 270 251 19
93.0%
Howick and Priory 230 227 3
98.7%
Samlesbury and Walton 189 184 5
97.4%
Hoole 186 180 6
96.8%
Broad Oak 123 120 3
97.6%
Farington West 118 111 7
94.1%
Moss Side 112 100 12
89.3%
Bamber Bridge East 104 100 4
96.2%
Buckshaw and Worden 94 87 7
92.6%
Middleforth 93 91 2
97.8%
Leyland Central 92 91 1
98.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the planning approval rate in South Ribble?
In the last 12 months, 97.2% of home project applications (extensions, loft conversions and similar work) were approved in South Ribble, based on 144 decided applications. Across all application types, 95.7% of 2,655 applications decided since January 2023 were approved.
How long does a planning decision take in South Ribble?
The median time from submission to decision for home project applications decided in South Ribble in the last 12 months was 55 days (about eight weeks). Times vary case by case.
Do I need planning permission in South Ribble?
It depends on the project and the property. Many home projects fall under permitted development rights, but constraints such as conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions change what needs permission at a specific address. See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.
Do I need a planning consultant in South Ribble?
Many home projects do not need one. A straightforward extension on an unconstrained property is often handled directly with the council, or with an architect or agent preparing the drawings. A consultant is more likely to earn their fee where the site is constrained, the council has refused similar schemes, or an appeal is in prospect. Understanding your property's constraints and the council's recent decisions first makes any conversation with a professional a better-informed one.
Planning guides

Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights, Article 4 directions and planning costs.

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