Balderstone, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Balderstone, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Balderstone
Balderstone is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Ribble Valley district of Lancashire, England, with a population of 402 as recorded in the 2021 census. This small community offers a unique setting for planning applications, surrounded by the picturesque landscapes of the Ribble Valley.
Population: 405 (2021)
District: Ribble Valley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £211,815 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Blackburn with Darwen
- Parliamentary constituency: Blackburn
- LSOA: Blackburn with Darwen 005B
Crime Statistics
3 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 2
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Balderstone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Balderstone.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Balderstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Balderstone.
- - Pewter House Farm Commons Lane Balderstone BB2 7LN
Prior approval under Class Q (a) and (b) for the proposed change of use of three adjoining steel portal frame agricultural structures to five dwellings.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - Pewter House Farm Commons Lane Balderstone BB2 7LN
Change of use of three adjoining steel portal frame agricultural structures to five dwellings under Class Q (a) and (b) of the GPDO.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2024-04-05
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A brief summary of Balderstone in Lancashire
Balderstone is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Ribble Valley district of Lancashire, England, with a population of 402 as recorded in the 2021 census. This small community offers a unique setting for planning applications, surrounded by the picturesque landscapes of the Ribble Valley. The settlement has a population of approximately 405 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Ribble Valley district.
Property prices in Balderstone show an average sale price of £211,815, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Balderstone is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Balderstone includes 12 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Balderstone planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Balderstone
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Balderstone. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Balderstone.
The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Balderstone were outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
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