Bolton-by-Bowland, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bolton-by-Bowland, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bolton-by-Bowland are administered by Ribble Valley Borough Council. View the full Ribble Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bolton-by-Bowland
Bolton-by-Bowland is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Ribble Valley district of Lancashire, England. Previously part of Bowland Rural District in the West Riding of Yorkshire until 1974, the village has a small population that grew from 498 in 2001 to 499 by the 2011 census, making it a tight-knit community that may be of interest for local planning applications and developments.
Population: 534 (2021)
District: Ribble Valley
Website: http://www.bolton-by-bowland.com
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £321,652 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Ribble Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Pendle and Clitheroe
- LSOA: Ribble Valley 005E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bolton-by-Bowland.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bolton-by-Bowland.
- 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 Bolton-by-Bowland based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Bolton-by-Bowland.
- - Park View Barn Gisburn Road Bolton by Bowland BB7 4NP
Proposed two new conservation roof lights and air source heat pump.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - The Old Rectory Gisburn Road Bolton By Bowland BB7 4NP
Listed building consent for proposed restore and re-order the Rectory and construct a new greenhouse, garden store and gym.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - The Old Rectory Gisburn Road Bolton By Bowland BB7 4NP
Proposed restore and re-order the Rectory and construct a new greenhouse, garden store and gym.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Beck House 2 Kirkbeck Mews Gisburn Road Bolton by Bowland BB7 4NQ
Proposed demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Beck House 2 Kirkbeck Mews Gisburn Road Bolton by Bowland BB7 4NQ
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.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Park View Barn Gisburn Road Bolton by Bowland BB7 4NP
Removal of T1 (Goat Willow) and T2 (Pine), reduce T3 (Hawthorn) to fence height.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Calder House Settle Road Bolton by Bowland BB7 4NT
Proposed alterations and improvements to site access, alterations to elevations, creation of annex accommodation and associated works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Calder House Settle Road Bolton by Bowland BB7 4NT
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed single-storey extension to the rear of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - The Court House Gisburn Road Bolton by Bowland BB7 4NP
Planning permission for proposed repair, internal and external alterations, amendments to outbuilding to listed building, new external garage, two air source heat pumps.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - The Court House Gisburn Road Bolton by Bowland BB7 4NP
Listed Building Consent for proposed repair, internal and external alterations, amendments to outbuilding to listed building, new external garage, two air source heat pumps.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - Bolton by Bowland CE Primary School Gisburn Road Bolton by Bowland BB7 4NP
Prune oak tree near to front elevation of school, fell ash tree at Gisburn Road top end of school.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - Bolton by Bowland Tea Rooms and Shop 2 Main Street Bolton by Bowland BB7 4NW
Fell ash tree.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2024-04-15
View full details - - Primrose Cottage 4 Main Street Bolton by Bowland BB7 4NW
Listed Building Consent for the retention of unauthorised works, namely removal of ground floor wall and subdivision of first floor room with new partition wall, new doors and door fittings to facilit
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2023-03-29
View full details - - 1 Kirkbeck Mews The Oaks Gisburn road Bolton by Bowland BB7 4NQ
Proposed demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey extension to form garden room, utility, WC and link to existing to garage.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Bolton-by-Bowland in Lancashire
Bolton-by-Bowland is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Ribble Valley district of Lancashire, England. Previously part of Bowland Rural District in the West Riding of Yorkshire until 1974, the village has a small population that grew from 498 in 2001 to 499 by the 2011 census, making it a tight-knit community that may be of interest for local planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 534 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Ribble Valley district.
Property prices in Bolton-by-Bowland show an average sale price of £321,652, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bolton-by-Bowland a particularly low-crime area.
Bolton-by-Bowland has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bolton by Bowland. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bolton-by-Bowland includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): New Ing Meadow SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Forest Of Bowland. 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, Bolton-by-Bowland planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.bolton-by-bowland.com. 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 Bolton-by-Bowland
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Bolton-by-Bowland. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 97 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 Bolton-by-Bowland.
With an average of 97 days, decisions near Bolton-by-Bowland take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Bolton-by-Bowland were full planning applications (5), tree works (3), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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