Land South Of Myerscough Smithy Road/West Of Branch Road Mellor Brook Lancashire
Decided
07/2026/00297/NMA
Description
Non material amendment to permission 07/2025/00406/FUL - Full planning application for phased residential development (Three phases - Use Class C3) of 121 dwellings with associated landscaping, access/ egress, car parking, drainage, and other necessary supporting infrastructure
8/10
Planning Authority Score
#25 of 282
Council-wide context — figures cover all householder decisions across the authority, not this specific application.
South Ribble is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #53 out of 282. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.
South Ribble decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #25 of 282
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #20 of 282
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #53 of 282
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #99 of 282
91%
Minor dwellings approved
45 decided (1-9 homes)
75%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
92%
Change of use approved
12 decided
411
Total decisions
22 refused in 2025