Plans for new homes, changes of use for buildings and demolitions have all come into the council’s planning department in the past fortnight.
Depending on their size, impact on the area, and the level of controversy, they will either be determined by planning officers, or by members of the planning committee.
We’ve picked out some of the most interesting and unusual applications. Click below to see what they are.
1. 348 Chapel Lane, New Longton
Plans have been entered to demolish the former Delta Wool Shop and replace it with a new house. In an application, the agent for the applicant states that a structural survey of the current building has been conducted and "as a linear structure, it has broken it's back". Photo: Google
2. 53 Bank Head Lane, Hoghton
South Ribble Council has been asked to give a Lawful Development Certificate so this residential property can be used as a residential care home for two children aged eight to 18, supported by two staff. Photo: Google
3. 16 Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall
Asif Abbas wants permission to change this bridal shop into a hot food takeaway and to install an external extraction fan. Photo: Google
4. Demolition in Enmie Lane, Leyland
United Untities Water are seeking permission to demolish this storage building and construct a new concrete base. Photo: UU/South Ribble Borough Council