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Middleforth planning approval rate

Middleforth ward in South Ribble has a 95.5% approval rate based on 156 planning decisions. South Ribble overall: 95.3%.

Last updated: June 2026

95.5%
ward approval rate
156
Decisions
149
Approved
7
Refused
95.3%
South Ribble average

Middleforth is broadly in line with the South Ribble average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Middleforth compares

Middleforth ward (156 decided)
95.5%
South Ribble overall (4,251 decided)
95.3%
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Recent decisions in Middleforth

Demolition of existing garage. Part double storey part single storey side/rear e · Thu 18 Jun 2026
Approved
Holly tree located in the centre of the rear garden ??? proposed removal.The tre · Thu 04 Jun 2026
Refused
Outline application for one self/custom build dwelling including access. · Fri 08 May 2026
Refused
Removal of existing hedge in the front garden adjacent to the footpath on Pope L · Tue 05 May 2026
Approved
Proposed two storey side extension, front canopy over front door to link to exis · Mon 13 Apr 2026
Approved

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