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Ribble Valley planning applications

PlanningTrack collects planning applications and decisions from the public planning register of Ribble Valley Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal. Official Ribble Valley website

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
29,791Searchable applications
0Recorded as pending
85%Approval rate · 26,347 approved or refused records
3,926Refused applications

22,421 approved · 3,926 refused · 1,941 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 12 Nov 1992 to 5 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 21 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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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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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

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More application records

  1. Decided - Final Decision3/2021/1050

    Prior notification of proposed larger home extensions Proposed single storey extension to rear, length 4.9m, max height 3.6m, height at eaves 2.6m.

    8 Willows Park Lane Longridge PR3 3HJ

    Received 13 Oct 2021
  2. Decided - Final Decision3/2005/0709

    Applications for full consent Removal of lean-to bay window and erection of two storey extension to provide enlarged living room and bedroom.

    Heronwater Commons Lane Balderstone Lancashire

    Received 9 Aug 2005
  3. Decided - Final Decision3/2001/0823

    Applications for full consent REAR CONSERVATORY

    1 SIMONSTONE ROAD, SABDEN, CLITHEROE

    Received 7 Nov 2001
  4. Decided - Final Decision3/2021/1051

    Applications for full consent Proposed single storey extension to rear.

    1 Sycamore Walk Clitheroe BB7 1FJ

    Received 14 Oct 2021
  5. Decided - Final Decision3/2021/1052

    Applications for full consent Proposal to increase the amount of public access to the nature reserve through creation of additional footpaths and a second bridge crossing to create a mini-circular walk.

    Land at Primrose Works Primrose Road Clitheroe

    Received 15 Oct 2021
  6. Decided - Final Decision3/2021/1053

    Applications for full consent Proposed erection of a rear porch.

    Lower Warble Hey Farm Barker Lane Mellor BB2 7ED

    Received 14 Oct 2021
  7. Decided - Final Decision3/2021/1054

    Applications for full consent Proposed change of use and exterior alterations of a former photography studio (Use Class E) to three flats (Use class C3) and associated infrastructure.

    23 Whalley Road Wilpshire BB1 9LQ

    Received 14 Oct 2021
  8. Decided - Final Decision3/2021/1055

    Non-Material amendment Amendment to planning permission 3/2020/0994. To change one of the windows on the new extension into a door and also to install new fencing between the existing building and extension, the design and height of the fencing is to match the existing.

    St Leonard's C E Primary School Commons Lane Balderstone BB2 7LL

    Received 19 Oct 2021
  9. Decided - Final Decision3/2021/1056

    Applications for full consent Proposed two storey extension to form garage with utility at ground floor and two bedrooms and en-suite facilities at first floor.

    2 Balmoral Avenue Clitheroe BB7 2QH

    Received 15 Oct 2021
  10. Decided - Final Decision3/2021/1057

    Applications for full consent Change of use of land including the extension of existing access track, installation of fencing, planting and shelter to provide dog day care area and halfway house for Golf Course with associated infrastructure with ancillary facilities.

    Land at Mytton Fold Golf Course Whalley Old Road Langho BB7 9JF

    Received 15 Oct 2021
  11. Decided - Final Decision3/2021/1058

    Applications for full consent Conversion of part of a traditional agricultural building into a dwelling.

    Smalden House Farm Smalden Lane Grindleton BB7 4TN

    Received 18 Oct 2021
  12. Decided - Final Decision3/2021/1059

    Applications for full consent Proposed 2 new 3 bedroom detached dwellings with detached double garages, associated services and landscaping. Following Permission in Principle application 3/2020/0938 and planning appeal APP/T2350/W/21/3269165.

    Former Waste Water Treatment Works Whalley Road Barrow BB7 9AP

    Received 18 Oct 2021
  13. Decided - Final Decision3/2021/1060

    Application for tree works in a conservation area T1 - Semi Mature Ash x 1 - Fell because will become incompatible with location. T2 - Mutli stem Sycamore - Numerous inclusions.

    Clitheroe Castle grounds (close to 2 Woone Lane)

    Received 19 Oct 2021
  14. Decided - Final Decision3/2001/0824

    Change of Use (MKA) CHANGE OF USE TO OPERATE 2 PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLES FROM EXISTING OFFICE (BOOKING OFFICE ONLY)

    2/3 TAYLOR BUILDINGS, WHALLEY ROAD, BLACKBURN BB6 8DB

    Received 7 Nov 2001
  15. Decided - Final Decision3/2021/1061

    Applications for full consent Proposed removal of part of existing shop front window (small fixed fanlight above door) and replacement with glazed louvres to provide natural ventilation into the branch.

    30 Castle Street Clitheroe BB7 2BX

    Received 18 Oct 2021
  16. Decided - Final Decision3/2021/1062

    Applications for full consent Proposed two storey side extension following existing roof line to include garage below with additional bedroom with balcony over. Cladding of rear elevation. Following refused applications 3/2020/0780 and 3/2020/1076.

    Burnside Parsonage Road Wilpshire BB1 4AG

    Received 18 Oct 2021
  17. Decided - Final Decision3/2021/1063

    Applications for full consent Proposed single-storey, steel framed sheep shed, with secure enclosed store for equipment at end, with cladding for security.

    Mill House Chipping Road Chaigley BB7 3LS

    Received 20 Oct 2021
  18. Decided - Final Decision3/2021/1064

    Applications for full consent Demolition of conservatory, proposed single storey extension to rear and widening of drive to include additional length of dropped kerb.

    11 Elswick Gardens Mellor BB2 7JD

    Received 18 Oct 2021
  19. Decided - Final Decision3/2021/1065

    Applications for full consent Proposed car port and store room to existing greenhouse and potting shed.

    Riverside Lodge Sawley Old Brow Sawley BB7 4LF

    Received 19 Oct 2021
  20. Decided - Final Decision3/2021/1066

    Applications for full consent Proposed first floor bedroom extension to rear of the property. Resubmission of 3/2020/1001.

    3 Portfield Bar Whalley BB7 9DL

    Received 20 Oct 2021
  21. Withdrawn3/2021/1067

    Advertisements Advertisement consent for V Stack sign Height 6 x Width 3 x Depth 0.14 metres

    land off A59

    Received 19 Oct 2021
  22. Decided - Final Decision3/2021/1068

    Applications for full consent Proposed two storey side and rear extension.

    1 Lane Ends Simonstone Road Sabden BB7 9EZ

    Received 19 Oct 2021
  23. Withdrawn3/2021/1069

    Application for tree works in a conservation area T1 - Conifer Tree - Request to fell due to size and blocking light.

    Apsley House Lower Lane Longridge PR3 3SL

    Received 19 Oct 2021
  24. Decided - Final Decision3/2021/1070

    Applications for full consent Demolition of the existing conservatory and replacement with a single storey extension.

    1 The Old Coach House Wiswell Lane Whalley BB7 9AF

    Received 19 Oct 2021

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What these statistics cover

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.

The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.

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