Clitheroe, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Clitheroe, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · Town
Planning applications in Clitheroe are administered by Ribble Valley Borough Council. View the full Ribble Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Clitheroe
Clitheroe is a vibrant town and civil parish in the Ribble Valley borough of Lancashire, situated 34 miles northwest of Manchester. Nestled near the picturesque Forest of Bowland, it serves as a popular base for tourists exploring the region. As of 2018, the population of the Clitheroe built-up area was approximately 16,279, making it a key location for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 17,138 (2021)
District: Ribble Valley
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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: Ribble Valley
- LSOA: Ribble Valley 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Clitheroe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Clitheroe.
- 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 Clitheroe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
54 planning applications found near Clitheroe.
- - 19 Mearley Syke Clitheroe BB7 1JG
Proposed two storey side and rear extension.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 31 Castle View Clitheroe BB7 2DT
Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 45 - 47 Whalley Road Clitheroe BB7 1EE
Approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Window Colour) and 5 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) on planning permission 3/2025/0564.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Former Lloyds Bank 7 Church Street Clitheroe BB7 2DD
Prior approval for proposed change of use of existing commercial space. Upper floors to be converted into 6 one and two bedroom apartments under Part 3 Class MA of the GDPO.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 45 - 47 Whalley Road Clitheroe BB7 1EE
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (window colour) on planning permission 3/2025/0565.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 10 King Street Clitheroe BB7 2EU
Proposed second floor extension to rear to provide additional Class E space, alterations and creation of new window and door openings.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 9 Mearley Syke Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 1JG
Proposed erection of a bay window extension to the front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 3 Market Place Clitheroe BB7 2BZ
Installation of roller awning to shop front.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 16-18 Lowergate Clitheroe BB7 1AD
Non material amendment to application 3/2024/0363 involving the re-opening of windows at ground floor facing King Lane.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Swan and Royal Hotel Castle Street Clitheroe BB7 2BX
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 b
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - The Old Stables Back Woone Lane Clitheroe BB7 1DT
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed childcare service.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 3 Church Street Clitheroe BB7 2DD
Non material amendment to application 3/2025/0231 involving the movement of a proposed rear door and window.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Flat, 41-43 Wellgate Clitheroe BB7 1LU
Change of use of upper floors to create four flats and external alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Former Lloyds Bank 7 Church Street Clitheroe BB7 2DD
Advertisement consent for 1 no. non illuminated fascia sign. 1 no. projecting sign. 3 no. window vinyls.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Former Lloyds Bank 7 Church Street Clitheroe BB7 2DD
Proposed installation 2 no. air conditioning condenser units to the rear elevation of the property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 1 Moorend Clitheroe BB7 1JZ
Proposed demolition of existing single storey rear extension and erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension and creation of additional parking spaces.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 10 Peel Park Close Clitheroe BB7 1EX
Proposed demolition of garage and conservatory to create the space for a single-storey wrap-around extension and front porch.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - 7 Shays Drive Clitheroe BB7 1LL
Proposed alteration to existing stone wall boundary treatment to include an increase in height through the introduction of stone columns and fence panels.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 7 York Street Clitheroe BB7 2DH
Proposed change to the sign, acrylic lettering to replace the existing and to be snap-fixed mounted onto the fascia. Existing awnings/canopies to be removed.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - The Tyremen 28-30 Parson Lane Clitheroe BB7 2JP
Approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Materials), 4 (Rooflights), 5 (Boundary Treatments), 7 (Highways Works), 10 (Drainage), 11 (Levels) on planning permission 3/2023/0789.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-10-02
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A brief summary of Clitheroe in Lancashire
Clitheroe is a vibrant town and civil parish in the Ribble Valley borough of Lancashire, situated 34 miles northwest of Manchester. Nestled near the picturesque Forest of Bowland, it serves as a popular base for tourists exploring the region. As of 2018, the population of the Clitheroe built-up area was approximately 16,279, making it a key location for potential planning applications and developments. The Town has a population of approximately 17,138 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Ribble Valley district.
Property prices in Clitheroe 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 Clitheroe a particularly low-crime area.
Clitheroe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Clitheroe. 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 Clitheroe includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Coplow Quarry SSSI, Salthill and Bellmanpark Quarries SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Clitheroe 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 Clitheroe
In the last 24 months, 69 planning applications were submitted near Clitheroe. Of these, 9% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Clitheroe.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Clitheroe slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Clitheroe were full planning applications (29), discharge of conditions (12), tree works (9). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 59 smaller schemes were submitted.
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