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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22,421 approved · 3,926 refused · 1,941 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Decision3/2024/0296

    Prior notification of proposed larger home extensions

    52 Wellbrow Drive Longridge PR3 3TB

    Received 15 Apr 2024
  2. APPEAL LODGED3/2024/0297

    Applications for full consent Proposed single-storey extension to rear.

    99 Mellor Lane Mellor BB2 7EN

    Received 15 Apr 2024
  3. Decided - Final Decision3/2024/0298

    Agricultural determination Prior notification for covered cattle handling and collecting yard including concreting of associated external yard areas.

    Gregsons Farm Settle Road Newsholme BB7 4JF

    Received 17 Apr 2024
  4. Decided - Final Decision3/2024/0299

    Discharge of Conditions Approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (materials), 4 (rainwater goods/guttering), 5 (window and door details) and 6 (sections for roof light) of Listed Building Consent 3/2024/0162.

    Old Grammar School Community Centre Station Road Whalley BB7 9RH

    Received 16 Apr 2024
  5. Withdrawn3/2024/0300

    Applications for full consent Demolition of old stables and erect replacement stables on existing concrete slab.

    Beacon Cottage Commons Lane Balderstone BB2 7LN

    Received 16 Apr 2024
  6. Decided - Final Decision3/2024/0301

    Applications for full consent Proposed change of use of agricultural land to equestrian and construction of outdoor riding arena 20m x 40m for private use.

    Moorstones Barn Knotts Lane Bolton by Bowland BD23 4SJ

    Received 16 Apr 2024
  7. Decided - Final Decision3/2024/0302

    Applications for full consent Proposed demolition of existing dwelling (98 Ribchester Road) and construction of one replacement detached two-storey dwelling (self build) with attached single garage and solar panels to front roof slope, with creation of new shared access for 98 and 94 Ribchester Road.

    98 Ribchester Road and land adj 94 Ribchester Road Clayton-Le-Dale BB1 9HQ

    Received 16 Apr 2024
  8. Decided - Final Decision3/2024/0303

    Applications for full consent Proposed erection of a detached two-storey dwelling (self-build) with rooms in the roofspace, detached double garage, new access and exit, associated driveway and landscaping works.

    Land on the corner of Ribblesdale Avenue and Knunck Knowles Drive Clitheroe BB7 2HZ

    Received 16 Apr 2024
  9. Decided - Final Decision3/2004/001N

    Agricultural determination AGRICULTURAL PORTAL FRAME BUILDING

    WYCONGILL FARM, BOLTON-BY-BOWLAND, CLITHEROE, LANCS

    Received 13 Jan 2004
  10. Decided - Final Decision3/2024/0304

    Discharge of Conditions

    1 to 7 The Picture House Apartments George Street Whalley BB7 9TH

    Received 17 Apr 2024
  11. Decided - Final Decision3/2024/0305

    Application for tree works T1 - Prune tree's canopy to attain approximately 2m ground clearance at western site boundary and 2.5m ground clearance at CEZ edge by: - Removing/shortening as appropriate, selected tertiary branches no greater than approximately 65mm diameter; and - Reducing lowest remaining laterals arising to east at approximately 2.5m height by up to 0.5m length to lessen end weight and allow branches to rise with alleviated weight, thereby increasing ground clearance to canopy edge. T2 - 1. Advise tree owner(s) to instruct detailed aerial assessment of branch wound (see Comments) as soon as practicable, and provide results to a Tree Consultant. 2. Tree owner(s) tree consultant to re-evaluate risk of failure of tree following provision of results of aerial inspection. 3. Prune tree's canopy to attain approximately 2.5-3m ground clearance by: - Removing three descending attenuated laterals arising off primary branch to east of approximately 75mm, 80mm and 100mm respectively; and - Removing/reducing any further low tertiary branches up to 65mm diameter where applicable.

    18 Oak Tree Drive Barrow BB7 9JZ

    Received 16 Apr 2024
  12. Decided - Final Decision3/2024/0306

    Applications for full consent Planning permission for proposed partial demolition of external wall, change of use to a gin lab (sui generis), new doors, window and rooflights.

    35B King Street Whalley BB7 9SP

    Received 18 Apr 2024
  13. Decided - Final Decision3/2024/0307

    Alter or Extend a Listed Building Listed Building Consent for proposed partial demolition and repair of external wall, change of use to a gin lab (sui generis) , new doors, window and rooflight and change to internal configuration.

    35B King Street Whalley BB7 9SP

    Received 18 Apr 2024
  14. Withdrawn3/2024/0308

    Applications for full consent Application for change of use of part of class B2/B8 unit (general industry/storage) to Sui Generis Mixed Use (retail, warehouse, photo studio). Proposed opening hours Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturdays 9.00am to 5.00pm, Sundays and Bank Holidays 10.00am to 4.30pm.

    Unit 26 Mitton Road Business Park Whalley BB7 9YE

    Received 18 Apr 2024
  15. Decided - Final Decision3/2024/0309

    Discharge of Conditions Approval of details reserved by condition 25 (surface water drainage) from planning permission 3/2023/0223.

    Hillside Moor Lane Wiswell BB7 9DG

    Received 19 Apr 2024
  16. Decided - Final Decision3/2024/0310

    Alter or Extend a Listed Building Retention of unauthorised works to Listed Building including replacement windows and doors, removal of window and insertion of new UPVC double door opening to access attached balcony to rear.

    10 Higher Road Longridge PR3 3SX

    Received 19 Apr 2024
  17. Withdrawn3/2024/0311

    Advertisements Proposed directional Sign for Town and Country Veterinary Group attached to the speed limit sign on the corner of The Arches and Station Road.

    Junction of The Arches and Station Road Whalley BB7 9RE

    Received 19 Apr 2024
  18. Decided - Final Decision3/2024/0312

    Applications for full consent Proposed subdivision of first floor flat into two.

    High View Humber Street Longridge PR3 3WD

    Received 19 Apr 2024
  19. Decided - Final Decision3/2024/0313

    Application for tree works in a conservation area Fell one leylandii.

    All Saints Church Main Street Pendleton Lancashire BB7 1PT

    Received 22 Apr 2024
  20. Decided - Final Decision3/2004/0020

    Applications for full consent ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSIONS TO EXISTING BUILDINGS TO CREATE ADDITIONAL FAMILY ACCOMMODATION

    THE ROOST, BELLE VUE LANE, WADDINGTON, CLITHEROE

    Received 12 Jan 2004
  21. Withdrawn3/2024/0314

    Applications for full consent Proposed change of use of ground floor flat (use class C3) to short-term holiday let (use class C5).

    Ground floor flat Lower Mews Hazelmoor Lovely Hall Lane Copster Green BB1 9HN

    Received 22 Apr 2024
  22. Withdrawn3/2024/0315

    Application for tree works Crown reduce two horse chestnut trees by 2m overall.

    3 Franklin Hill Brockhall Village Old Langho BB6 8HY

    Received 23 Apr 2024
  23. Decided - Final Decision3/2024/0316

    Variation of Condition Proposed change of use of part of the ground floor to bar and entertainment (Sui Generis) with access from Stanley Street and alterations to Stanley Street elevation (pursuant to variation of condition 3 (opening hours) of planning permission 3/2022/0622) to allow the premises to stay open until 12.00 midnight on Friday and Saturday nights.

    The Stage Door The Old Corn Mill Warwick Street Longridge PR3 3EB

    Received 23 Apr 2024
  24. Decided - Final Decision3/2024/0317

    Discharge of Conditions Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (materials) of planning permission 3/2022/0840.

    Westmoor Farm Holden Lane Bolton by Bowland BB7 4LZ

    Received 23 Apr 2024

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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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