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Ribble Valley Borough Council
Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Ribble Valley Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
29,764Searchable applications
0Recorded as pending
85%Approval rate · 26,325 approved or refused records
3,924Refused applications

22,401 approved · 3,924 refused · 1,937 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 12 Nov 1992 to 28 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 14 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas22 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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  1. Decided - Final Decision3/2009/0450

    Applications for full consent Conversion of existing first floor apartment to 2no. two bedroomed apartments.

    33 Shawbridge Street Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 1LY

    Received 27 May 2009
  2. Decided - Final Decision3/2009/0451

    Applications for full consent Single storey extension to rear of New House Farm.

    New House Farm Preston Road Ribchester Lancashire PR3 3XL

    Received 27 May 2009
  3. Decided - Final Decision3/2009/0452

    Agricultural determination Livestock handling and dry manure storage, 21m x 11.5m x 7m.

    Midge Hall Farm Haggs Hall Field Ramsgreave Blackburn Lancs

    Received 27 May 2009
  4. Decided - Final Decision3/2009/0453

    Observations to Another Local Authority Single storey extension and infill of courtyard area to incorporate a children's centre.

    Whalley Library Abbey Road Whalley Lancashire BB7 9RP

    Received 5 May 2009
  5. Decided - Final Decision3/2009/0454

    Observations to Another Local Authority Erection of a mono-pitched freestanding canopy.

    Hillside Special School Ribchester Road Longridge

    Received 9 May 2009
  6. Decided - Final Decision3/2009/0457

    Applications for full consent Remove wooden door (blocked non-used doorway) and fill with stone matching rest of property.

    Hidden Well Barn Mile Lane Thornley Lancashire PR3 2TA

    Received 27 May 2009
  7. Decided - Final Decision3/2009/0458

    Applications for full consent Change of building material from timber to oak woodgrain upvc for 12no. pens. This is to comply with current environmental health guidelines for animal housing. The structure will be surrounded by reclaimed oak timber and will be planted with climbing plants.

    Elliots Barn Thornley Clitheroe Lancashire PR3 2TS

    Received 21 May 2009
  8. Decided - Final Decision3/2009/0455

    Application for tree works Selective felling of nuisance sycamores.

    Cottam Close Whalley

    Received 27 May 2009
  9. Withdrawn3/2000/0230

    Change of Use (MKA) CHANGE OF USE FROM AGRICULTURAL LAND TO GOLF COURSE. REMOVE PRESENT BOUNDARY FENCES/HEDGES AND ERECT NEW. LAND TO BE USED AS A PRACTICE FACILITY

    LAND NORTH SIDE OF, CLITHEROE GOLF CLUB, WHALLEY ROAD, PENDLETON, CLITHEROE

    Received 22 Mar 2000
  10. Decided - Final Decision3/2009/0456

    Application for tree works Removal of dead wood and crossing rubbing branches to two beech trees (T1 and T2) at entrance. Install brace system to limb hanging towards entry drive on T1.

    Glebe House Church Street Slaidburn

    Received 27 May 2009
  11. Decided - Final Decision3/2009/0459

    Applications for full consent Replace existing garage in same place, add sunroom and store off the north west side (garden).

    Homestead Eastham Street Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 2HY

    Received 28 May 2009
  12. Decided - Final Decision3/2009/0460

    Applications for full consent Proposed rear extension, part single storey, part two storey.

    26 Grindleton Road West Bradford Lancashire BB7 4TE

    Received 28 May 2009
  13. Decided - Final Decision3/2009/0461

    Applications for full consent Two storey extension to side and single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling. New pitched roof to replace existing flat roof to front porch.

    52 Padiham Road Sabden Lancashire BB7 9EX

    Received 28 May 2009
  14. Decided - Final Decision3/2009/0465

    Applications for full consent Formation of off-street parking space.

    Cosy Cottage Brookside Downham Lancashire BB7 4BP

    Received 29 May 2009
  15. APPEAL DECIDED3/2009/0466

    Applications for full consent Erection of two-storey rear extension and additional accommodation for dependent relatives at Dean Slack Head.

    Dean Slack Head Smalden Lane Grindleton Lancashire BB7 4RX

    Received 29 May 2009
  16. Decided - Final Decision3/2009/0467

    Applications for full consent Demolish existing attached garage and rear brick storage shed. Rebuild garage with first floor above with rooflights and two dormers to create living accommodation. Construct 'rear' extension to link bungalow with garage over whole length. Raise soffits of southern part of bungalow and lower roof pitch to match roof that of roof leading to garage. Re-submission.

    Whinny Brow Hothersall Lane Hothersall Preston Lancashire

    Received 1 Jun 2009
  17. Decided - Final Decision3/2009/0468

    Agricultural determination Clear span steel kit frame buildling 15.84m x 21.36m, for the storage of straw and machinery.

    Harrop Hall Farm Slaidburn Lancashire BB7 4TW

    Received 1 Jun 2009
  18. Decided - Final Decision3/2009/0462

    Applications for full consent Removal of existing single storey roof structure, construction of first floor bedroom extension over existing kitchen extension. Alterations to rear elevation of previously approved application 3/2007/0373P.

    93 Whalley Road Sabden Lancashire BB7 9EA

    Received 1 Jun 2009
  19. Decided - Final Decision3/2000/0231

    Applications for full consent ERECTION OF A SECTIONAL CONCRETE GARAGE

    23 ABBOTS CROFT, WHALLEY, CLITHEROE

    Received 23 Mar 2000
  20. Decided - Final Decision3/2009/0464

    Applications for full consent Creation of an on-site car park, improvements to the entrances.

    Holden Clough Nursery Barret Hill Brow Bolton By Bowland Lancashire BB7 4PF

    Received 2 Jun 2009
  21. Decided - Final Decision3/2009/0469

    Application for tree works Fell sycamore

    3 The Old Coach House Bramley Meade Whalley BB7 9AF

    Received 5 Jun 2009
  22. Decided - Final Decision3/2009/0470

    Applications for full consent Internal alterations and addition of dormer windows to existing roof.

    28 George Lane Read Lancashire BB12 7RH

    Received 4 Jun 2009
  23. Decided - Final Decision3/2009/0471

    Applications for full consent Agricultural building to cover open slurry pit.

    Stephensons Farm Lane Ends Bolton-by-Bowland Lancashire

    Received 4 Jun 2009
  24. Decided - Final Decision3/2009/0475

    Applications for full consent Erection of an open canopy over the main entrance door. Re-submission.

    Spread Eagle Hotel Clitheroe Road Barrow Lancashire BB7 9AQ

    Received 3 Jun 2009

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These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Ribble Valley Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

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