South Ribble Borough Council’s planning committee granted permission for demolition of the Sumpter Horse on Leyland Road in November 2023 and it is now set to be replaced with a 25-dwelling estate of affordable homes. Demolition began on 20th January 2025.

Reference 07/2020/01035/FUL Alternative Reference Application Received Tue 08 Dec 2020 Application Validated Tue 08 Dec 2020 Address Sumpter Horse Site Leyland Road Penwortham Lancashire Proposal Demolition of the vacant public house and the erection of 25 dwellings (100% affordable units) with associated vehicular access off Leyland Road, landscaping and car parking (to include car park provision 20 spaces for existing dwellings located on Leyland Road) Status Unknown Decision Approval with Conditions Decision Issued Date Wed 15 Nov 2023

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