Merlin Diesel Systems 189-191 Bradkirk Place Walton Summit Industrial Estate Bamber Bridge Preston Lancashire PR5 8AJ Data via plota.co.uk

Unknown 07/2026/00377/PAP
Council
Date received
19 May 2026
Date validated
19 May 2026
Postcode
PR5 8AJ

Description

Prior approval for the installation of Solar PV system across two buildings Data via plota.co.uk

South Ribble
Planning Authority Score
8/10
Excellent
#26 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

South Ribble is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #53 out of 292. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
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South Ribble decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #26 of 292
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #21 of 292
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #53 of 292
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #102 of 292
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