Planning permission in South Ribble

In the last 12 months, 97.1% of home project applications were approved in South Ribble (137 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2,541 Approved+114 Refused+57 Withdrawn+22 Pending+277 Outcome not determined=3,011 Total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.

Category	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval 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.

Quarter	Decided	Approved	Approval rate
Q3 2023	93	86	92.5%
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.

Ward	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval 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, 97.1% of home project applications (extensions, loft conversions and similar work) were approved in South Ribble, based on 137 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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