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Planning in Billington

Approved
57%
30 of 38 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Billington in the last 24 months, from Ribble Valley Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Billington

Postcode districts

BB7 340 applications in the last 12 monthsBB6 70 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Ribble Valley Borough Council

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About Billington

Billington is a village located in the Ribble Valley district of Lancashire, nestled between Whalley and Langho. It is part of the Billington and Langho civil parish and is home to several educational institutions, including St Augustine's RC High School and St Leonard's and St Mary's Primary Schools. With a population of 1,409 recorded in the 2011 census, Billington offers a quaint community atmosphere that may be of interest to those exploring planning applications in the area. It sits within the Billington and Langho district.

The area around Billington has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Billington 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Billington, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 79 planning applications were submitted near Billington. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (30), discharge of conditions (11), listed building and heritage (7).

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Billington?
In the last 24 months, 79 planning applications were submitted near Billington. The approval rate is 57%.
How long do planning decisions take near Billington?
The average planning decision time near Billington is 60 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Billington?
The planning approval rate near Billington is 57%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Billington?
The most common type of planning application near Billington is full planning applications, with 30 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Billington?
You can search and track planning applications near Billington on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.