Search Cow Ark planning applications
9 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Cow Ark · updated daily · Ribble Valley Borough Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Crane Wood Farm Whitewell Road Cow Ark Clitheroe BB7 3DGAwaiting decisionProposed replacement of existing agricultural building.Applications for full consentReceived 13 Mar 202638282
- Radholme Laund Farm Hall Hill Whitewell BB7 3DFApproval of details reserved by conditions 4 (surface water drainage strategy), 5 (surface water management plan), 6 (water drainage maintenance manual), 7 (surface water verification report), 8 (biodiversity gain plan) and 9 (landscape/habitat management plan) on planning permission 3/2025/0502.Discharge of ConditionsReceived 6 Feb 202638189
- Cow Ark Farm Clitheroe Road Whitwell BB7 3DFAwaiting decisionProposed re-roofing and extension to farm building.Applications for full consentReceived 23 Jan 202638144
- Crane Wood Farm Whitewell Road Cow Ark Whitewell BB7 3DGApprovedApproval of details reserved by condition 4 (Programme of work) and 5 (Owl/Bird/Bat Details) on planning permission 3/2025/0654.Discharge of ConditionsReceived 10 Dec 2025Decided 8 Jan 202638051
- Crane Wood Farm Whitewell Road Cow Ark Whitewell BB7 3DGApprovedListed Building Consent for regularisation of replacement of sliding door and infill window with new threshing door. Proposed repairs and alterations to Crane Wood Farm Barn including: stripping and re-roofing of the main barn; replacing sheet roofing with reclaimed stone slate and repair of timber rafters, purlins and truss roof structure; repairs to the roof structure and re-roofing of adjoining slate covered lean-to shippon; alterations and repairs to window and door openings and repointing and repairs to cracks to the masonry walls.Alter or Extend a Listed BuildingReceived 15 Aug 2025Decided 29 Oct 202537744
Planning in Cow Ark
Only 5 decisions near Cow Ark in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cow Ark in the last 24 months, from Ribble Valley Borough Council's planning register.
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About Cow Ark
Cow Ark is a hamlet situated within the civil parish of Bowland Forest Low in the Ribble Valley district of Lancashire, England. The parish spans approximately 5,500 acres of the scenic Forest of Bowland and has a small population, recorded at 160 in the 2011 census. Cow Ark, along with the nearby hamlet of Whitewell, is surrounded by several civil parishes, making it a unique area for planning applications amid the stunning natural landscape.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Cow Ark area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Cow Ark a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Cow Ark has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cow Ark 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 Cow Ark, 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, 8 planning applications were submitted near Cow Ark.
The most common types were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2), discharge of conditions (2).