Chatburn, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chatburn, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Chatburn
Chatburn is a picturesque village and civil parish in the Ribble Valley, East Lancashire, with a population of 1,102 as recorded in the 2011 census. Nestled between two ridges and conveniently located near the A59, it lies north-east of Clitheroe and close to Pendle Hill. The area is characterized by its proximity to the River Ribble and nearby Lanehead quarry, making it a notable location for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 1,126 (2021)
District: Ribble Valley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £286,148 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Ribble Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Pendle and Clitheroe
- LSOA: Ribble Valley 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chatburn.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chatburn.
- 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 Chatburn based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Chatburn.
- - Holly Bank 8 Crow Trees Brow Chatburn BB7 4AA
Crown reduce elm tree by approx. 30% to avoid telephone wire.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 5 Clough Bank Chatburn BB7 4AT
T1, T2, T3 and T4 (Beech) all to be felled.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 6 Beech Grove Chatburn BB7 4AR
Removal of leylandii tree in garden.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - Edmund Gennings Court Chatburn BB7 4GA
Removal of epicormic growths on the main stem of Lime Tree T84.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2024-12-09
View full details - - Crow Trees Farm Crow Trees Brow Chatburn BB7 4AA
Approval of details reserved by condition 5 (protected species licence) of listed building consent 3/2022/0967.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2024-07-01
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A brief summary of Chatburn in Lancashire
Chatburn is a picturesque village and civil parish in the Ribble Valley, East Lancashire, with a population of 1,102 as recorded in the 2011 census. Nestled between two ridges and conveniently located near the A59, it lies north-east of Clitheroe and close to Pendle Hill. The area is characterized by its proximity to the River Ribble and nearby Lanehead quarry, making it a notable location for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,126 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Ribble Valley district.
Property prices in Chatburn show an average sale price of £286,148, 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 Chatburn a particularly low-crime area.
Chatburn has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Grindleton, Chatburn, Worston. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Chatburn includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Salthill and Bellmanpark Quarries SSSI, Clitheroe Knoll Reefs SSSI; 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, Chatburn 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 Chatburn
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Chatburn. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Chatburn.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chatburn were full planning applications (5), tree works (5), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Grindleton planning applications
- Worston planning applications
- Sawley planning applications
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- West Bradford planning applications
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- Pimlico planning applications
- Clitheroe planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.