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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 dates29,791Searchable 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22,421 approved · 3,926 refused · 1,941 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 2026Planning information Planning, Buildings and CountrysideContact planning Contact PlanningLocal plan Planning PolicyPre-application advice How to Apply for Planning PermissionConservation areas Conservation AreasArticle 4 directions
Council contacts
- Planning enquiries01200425111Council source
- Planning enquiriesplanning.policy@ribblevalley.gov.ukCouncil source
- Planning enquiriesplanning@ribblevalley.gov.ukCouncil source
Contact details were found on council pages. Check the source for opening hours and which enquiries the service handles.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
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.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- Decided - Final Decision3/2026/0079
Application for tree works T1 (Cypress), T4 (Laurel), T7 (Holly) and G2 (Conifers),T8 (Cherry), T9 (Ash), T10 (Holly) to be removed and replanted. T2 and T3 (Beech) prune to provide a clearence of 4 meters from the property roof, T6 (Lime) Prune to provide clearence over highway and utility lines. T5 (Beech) crown raise over highway and reduce secondary leader over highway due to bark inclusion.
South Lodge Mitton Road Whalley BB7 9JN
Received 2 Feb 2026 - Decided - Final Decision3/2026/0080
Prior notification of proposed larger home extensions
Mearley Lodge Primrose Road Clitheroe BB7 1DR
Received 2 Feb 2026 - Decided - Final Decision3/2026/0081
Certificate of Lawfulness - Existing Certificate of Lawfulness to confirm the existing use class as a combination of Class E(c)(iii) and a Sui Generis use for the provision of 40 weddings per year.
The Outbarn Clough Bottom Rabbit Lane Talbot Bridge Bashall Eaves BB7 3NA
Received 2 Feb 2026 - Decided - Final Decision3/2026/0082
Applications for full consent Proposed change of use from retail shop (Class E) to drinking establishment (Sui Generis).
91 Berry Lane Longridge PR3 3WH
Received 2 Feb 2026 - Decided - Final Decision3/2026/0083
Application for tree works T1 (Eucalyptus)-Leaning and liable to windblow, fell and re-plant with heavy standard ornamental. T2 (Larch) moved on root plate -fell. T3 (Birch) lifted and now exempt from TPO -fell.
The Old Zoo Cherry Drive Brockhall Village BB6 8DX
Received 2 Feb 2026 - Decided - Final Decision3/2026/0084
Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed access track to septic tank.
Megitta House Kenyon Lane Langho BB6 8AN
Received 3 Feb 2026 - Decided - Final Decision3/2026/0085
Certificate of Lawfulness - Existing Certificate of Lawfulness for existing outbuilding store (to the rear of the garage), extension to an existing pond, new access to highway and areas of hardstanding.
Megitta House Kenyon Lane Langho BB6 8AN
Received 3 Feb 2026 - Decided - Final Decision3/2026/0086
Alter or Extend a Listed Building Listed Building Consent for second floor refurbishment to create 4no letting bedrooms with en-suites and replace existing windows and doors to the east elevation with new windows and doors and glass balustrade.
Swan and Royal Hotel Castle Street Clitheroe BB7 2BX
Received 3 Feb 2026 - Decided - Final Decision3/2026/0087
Non-Material amendment Non-material amendment to planning permission 3/2025/0795 involving change of approved rear door in the extension with a window.
21 Hawthorn Road Barrow BB7 9ER
Received 4 Feb 2026 - Decided - Final Decision3/2026/0088
Agricultural determination Prior notification for proposed agricultural storage building under Part 6 Class A of the GDPO 22.8m long, 18.3m wide, 4.25m high to eaves, 6.75m high to ridge.
Whittams Farm Whalley Road Sabden BB7 9DT
Received 4 Feb 2026 - Decided - Final Decision3/2003/0006
Change of Use (MKA) CHANGE OF USE OF BUILDING TO USE FOR MANUFACTURE OF PVC CONSERVATORIES
FORMER AGRICULTURAL BUILDING, CHEETALL FARM, CLITHEROE ROAD, BASHALL EAVES, CLITHEROE
Received 3 Jan 2003 - Decided - Final Decision3/2026/0090
Applications for full consent Proposed demolition of conservatory and replacement with a two-storey side extension. Replacement of window with patio doors on the rear elevaton and rendering.
Riverside Lodge Sawley Old Brow Sawley BB7 4LF
Received 5 Feb 2026 - Decided - Final Decision3/2026/0091
Variation of Condition Variation of condition 7 (Opening hours) to 6am - 6pm on weekdays, 8am - 5pm on Saturdays and 10am to 4pm on Sundays on permission 3/2023/0817 for demolition and conversion of farm buildings to employment space (Use Class E) including demolition of agricultural building and new build workshop.
Unit 1 Root Farm Workshops Root Farm Newton Road Newton BB7 3AW
Received 5 Feb 2026 - Decided - Final Decision3/2026/0092
Applications for full consent Removal of the existing conservatory and associated internal and external alterations, including changes to external materials.
35 Whitecroft Lane Mellor BB2 7HA
Received 6 Feb 2026 - Decided - Final Decision3/2026/0093
Application for tree works in a conservation area 8 Hawthorn tree/bushes to be felled to allow for the installation of a new fence.
Land to the rear of Sawley Abbey Sawley Road Sawley BB7 4LE
Received 6 Feb 2026 - Decided - Final Decision3/2026/0096
Application for tree works in a conservation area T1 and T4 (Silver Birch) 20 metres tall and to close to boundary wall -take out. T2 (Hazel) prune and coppice. T3 (Willow) -take out. 5 (Bay tree) -Prune.T5 Acer -remove.
Beck House 2 Kirkbeck Mews Gisburn Road Bolton by Bowland BB7 4NQ
Received 5 Feb 2026 - Decided - Final Decision3/2026/0097
Applications for full consent Erection of a timber garden store/cycle store. Retrospective consent for retention of greenhouse.
Betty Barn Slaidburn Road Waddington BB7 3JQ
Received 6 Feb 2026 - Decided - Final Decision3/2026/0098
Discharge of Conditions
Radholme Laund Farm Hall Hill Whitewell BB7 3DF
Received 6 Feb 2026 - Decided - Final Decision3/2003/0007
Variation of Condition VARIATION OF CONDITION 3 OF 3/02/0741 TO CHANGE HOURS OF OPENING TO 9.30am-8.30pm ON WEEKDAYS AND 9.30am-6.30pm AT WEEKENDS
4-8 SAWLEY ROAD, CHATBURN, CLITHEROE BB7 4AS
Received 3 Jan 2003 - Decided - Final Decision3/2026/0099
Applications for full consent Proposed conversion of agricultural barn to dwelling house. Works to include upgrading works to access and access track, creation of parking area, re-instatement of collapsed roof, insertion of rooflights and alterations to fenestration.
New Barn Knowles Brow Hurst Green BB7 9PT
Received 9 Feb 2026 - Decided - Final Decision3/2026/0100
Applications for full consent Proposed detached garden room in rear garden.
16 Higher Standen Drive Clitheroe BB7 1FT
Received 9 Feb 2026 - Withdrawn3/2026/0102
Applications for full consent Proposed erection of agricultural building and associated track.
Land on the north side of Accrington Road Whalley BB7 9UE
Received 10 Feb 2026 - Decided - Final Decision3/2026/0103
Applications for full consent Proposed demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey extension.
Beck House 2 Kirkbeck Mews Gisburn Road Bolton by Bowland BB7 4NQ
Received 9 Feb 2026 - Decided - Final Decision3/2026/0104
Discharge of Conditions Approval of details reserved by condition 18 (Written Scheme of Investigation) on planning permission 3/2023/0054.
Bomber Farm Skipton Road Gisburn BB7 4HP
Received 10 Feb 2026
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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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