Middleforth planning approval rate
Middleforth ward in South Ribble has a 96.6% approval rate based on 148 planning decisions. South Ribble overall: 95.3%.
Last updated: May 2026
96.6%
ward approval rate
148
Decisions
143
Approved
5
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
96.6%
South Ribble overall
95.3%
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Recent decisions in Middleforth
Single and two storey rear extension and external material alterations · Thu 19 Mar 2026
Single storey rear extension · Tue 10 Feb 2026
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing outrigger and cons · Mon 08 Dec 2025
Single storey side extension · Thu 04 Dec 2025
Application for prior approval for single storey rear extension. Proposed length · Tue 18 Nov 2025
What gets approved near your property?
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