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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22,421 approved · 3,926 refused · 1,941 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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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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  1. Decided - Final Decision3/2002/0205

    Applications for full consent ERECTION OF EXTENSION AT REAR OF PROPERTY

    11 HIPPINGS WAY, CLITHEROE, LANCS

    Received 1 Mar 2002
  2. Decided - Final Decision3/2022/0971

    Applications for full consent Proposed single storey rear extension including partial demolition of existing shed.

    7 St Chads Avenue Chatburn Clitheroe BB7 4AN

    Received 17 Oct 2022
  3. Decided - Final Decision3/2022/0972

    Observations to Another Local Authority Consultation on Borough of Pendle application 22/0595/HHO (viewable via Pendle website) for erection of a single storey extension to south elevation with balcony over.

    Churn Clough House Wesley Street Sabden Lancashire BB7 9EN

    Received 17 Oct 2022
  4. Decided - Final Decision3/2022/0973

    Variation of Condition Variation of Condition 2 of planning permission 3/2019/0544 to extend temporary residency by 3 years until 2025.

    Ghyll Seeds Farm Knotts Lane Bolton by Bowland BD23 4SJ

    Received 18 Oct 2022
  5. Decided - Final Decision3/2022/0974

    Applications for full consent Proposed demolition of 126 Ribchester Road and erection of replacement dormer bungalow with detached garage.

    126 Ribchester Road Clayton Le Dale BB1 9EE

    Received 19 Oct 2022
  6. Decided - Final Decision3/2022/0975

    Applications for full consent Variation of Condition 2 (Plans) to retain garage and build a smaller extension and remove Condition 6 (Drainage) of planning application 3/2013/0584.

    17 Clitheroe Road Whalley Lancashire BB7 9AA

    Received 18 Oct 2022
  7. Decided - Final Decision3/2022/0976

    Application for tree works in a conservation area Tree Works - (T1) To prune the trees at the wall diving churchyard and allotments to reduce the canopy and allow light. (T2) Remove pear tree in allotments. (T3) Remove silver birch trees at lower end of allotments.

    St Mary's and All Saints Parish Church Church Lane Whalley BB7 9SY

    Received 19 Oct 2022
  8. Decided - Final Decision3/2022/0977

    S.106 Variation Variation of S106 Agreement dated 29 October 2015 (attached to planning permission 3/2014/0764 relating to the development of 47 dwellings including affordable housing and housing for the elderly) to remove the requirement for certain market dwellings to be reserved for people aged over 55 owing to lack of demand.

    Land east of Chipping Lane Longridge

    Received 19 Oct 2022
  9. Decided - Final Decision3/2022/0978

    Alter or Extend a Listed Building Listed Building Consent for the internal re-ordering of listed building and later extensions to create a better 'flow' around the property. Alterations include: re-siting the kitchen, re-instating the former entrance doorway, changing the existing kitchen to a distinct entrance, boot room/utility, create third bedroom from large bathroom and circulation space, retain 'secret' doorway through original external gable, partial removal/demolition of internal wall to 18th century extension to allow a new small timber staircase. No alterations are proposed to the external appearance of the building.

    Little Blacksticks Blacksticks Lane Chipping Lancashire PR3 2WL

    Received 20 Oct 2022
  10. Decided - Final Decision3/2022/0979

    Applications for full consent Proposed single storey side extension to form granny annexe.

    Scott House Greenmoor Lane Ribchester PR3 2YR

    Received 20 Oct 2022
  11. Decided - Final Decision3/2022/0980

    Applications for full consent Proposed single storey rear extension and alterations.

    The Gatehouse 23 The Grange Wilpshire BB1 9JU

    Received 20 Oct 2022
  12. Appeal Decided3/2002/0206

    Applications for full consent TO REMOVE EXISTING BUNGALOW AND BUILD A 2 STOREY HOUSE. SITE APPROX. 3/4 ACRE.

    BURNSIDE, PARSONAGE ROAD, WILPSHIRE, BLACKBURN

    Received 8 Mar 2002
  13. Decided - Final Decision3/2022/0981

    Alter or Extend a Listed Building Listed Building Consent for two inverter heat pumps.

    Salem Congregational Chapel Long Lover Lane Rimington BB7 4EG

    Received 20 Oct 2022
  14. Decided - Final Decision3/2022/0982

    Applications for full consent Proposed demolition of existing derelict toilet block and erection of a new single storey dwelling.

    Former Public Toilets Market Place Longridge PR3 3RQ

    Received 20 Oct 2022
  15. Withdrawn3/2022/0983

    Application for Planning Permission for relevant demolition in a Conservation Area Application for the demolition of an unlisted building (Former Public Toilets) within a conservation area.

    Former Public Toilets Market Place Longridge PR3 3RQ

    Received 20 Oct 2022
  16. Decided - Final Decision3/2022/0984

    Applications for full consent Removal of existing signage, external ATM and making good where removals affect the building. Removal of non-original internal signage, fixtures, fittings, furniture and equipment relating to the operation of the retail bank.

    Natwest Bank York Street Clitheroe Lancs BB7 2DN

    Received 20 Oct 2022
  17. Decided - Final Decision3/2022/0985

    Applications for full consent Proposed single storey extension to rear.

    5 Mayfair Close Clitheroe BB7 2RP

    Received 20 Oct 2022
  18. Decided - Final Decision3/2022/0986

    Applications for full consent Proposed removal of existing dilapidated building and construction of a steel frame building for livestock handling. Rain water handling system.

    Smithies Bridge Farm Gisburn Road Sawley BB7 4NA

    Received 21 Oct 2022
  19. APPEAL LODGED3/2022/0987

    Applications for full consent The erection of a building for the continued storage of machinery and materials used by the applicant in pursuit of his continued enjoyment of the use of his privately owned land adjoining the residential curtilage of 4 The Green. Resubmission of 3/2022/0454.

    4 The Green Osbaldeston Lane Osbaldeston BB2 7LY

    Received 21 Oct 2022
  20. APPEAL LODGED3/2022/0988

    Applications for full consent Proposed erection of one private dwelling with landscaping and demolition of equestrian development.

    Land Adj to Further Lane and Woodfold Park Mellor BB2 7QA

    Received 21 Oct 2022
  21. Withdrawn3/2022/0989

    Applications for full consent Proposed change of use of agricultural land to form a static caravan/lodge holiday park to include a loop access road, parking and associated landscaping.

    Dewhurst Farm Longsight Road Langho BB6 8AD

    Received 21 Oct 2022
  22. Decided - Final Decision3/2022/0990

    Applications for full consent Proposed residential development of a detached dwelling.

    Land opposite Ashbrook Ribblesdale Avenue Clitheroe BB7 2HZ

    Received 24 Oct 2022
  23. Decided - Final Decision3/2002/0007

    Outline ERECTION OF INDUSTRIAL UNIT AND ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING OPERATIONS (SITE AREA 0.33ha) (RESUBMISSION)

    WHALLEY INDUSTRIAL PARK, CLITHEROE ROAD, WHALLEY, CLITHEROE

    Received 3 Jan 2002
  24. Decided - Final Decision3/2022/0991

    Applications for full consent Proposed porch extension.

    Holmfield Long Row Mellor BB2 7EF

    Received 24 Oct 2022

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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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