Barkers Farm Town Lane Much Hoole Preston Lancashire PR4 4GJ

Unknown 07/2026/00030/FUL
Council
Date received
16 Jan 2026
Date validated
26 Feb 2026
Postcode
PR4 4GJ

Description

Proposed extension and refurbishment of exisitng building to form self-build dwelling together with the erection of residential annex, domestic stables, garage, storage building, sand paddock, and associated works (all ancillary to the main building) following demolition of other existing buildings on site

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