Downham, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Downham, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Downham
Downham is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Ribble Valley district of Lancashire, England, with a population of 156 as of the 2001 census, and a combined total of 214 when including nearby Twiston in 2011. Nestled on the north side of Pendle Hill and just 3 miles from Clitheroe, Downham is part of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it an appealing area for planning applications related to conservation and development. The village is bordered by several other parishes, including Rimington, Worston, Chatburn, and Barley-with-Wheatley Booth, contributing to its community character and planning context.
Population: 119 (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: Ribble Valley
- LSOA: Ribble Valley 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Downham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Downham.
- 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 Downham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
38 planning applications found near Downham.
- - Roadside east of main gates to Downham Hall Pendle Road Downham BB7 4DN
Fell T14 sycamore and T18 sycamore owing to honey fungus. Replant two replacement lime trees.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Green Lane Farm Rimington Lane Rimington BB7 4DW
Erection of a steel frame building to roof over an existing silage clamp (work has already started).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-07-28
View full details - - Smithfield Farm Twiston Lane Downham Lancashire BB7 4DF
Proposed timber framed open fronted building for storage of agricultural and forestry machines and equipment.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-05-09
View full details - - The White House Main Street Downham BB7 4BN
T1 - Cypress to be felled.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2023-03-09
View full details - - Green Lane Farm Rimington Lane Downham BB7 4DW
Construction of a steel frame building to cover part of existing silage clamps.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2023-02-03
View full details - - Green Lane Farm Rimington Lane Downham Clitheroe BB7 4DW
Removal of existing building and replacement with steel frame monopitch agricultural building for housing livestock and to cover an open yard area.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2022-11-14
View full details - - Back o'Thorn 25 Brookside Downham BB7 4BP
Discharge of condition 3 from planning permission 3/2021/0039 (programme of archaeological work).
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2022-02-02
View full details - - Back o'Thorn 25 Brookside Downham BB7 4BP
Replacement timber windows.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2021-01-14
View full details - - Back o'Thorn 25 Brookside Downham BB7 4BP
Replacement timber windows, proposed internal works and refurbishments.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2021-01-14
View full details - - Chatburn Road Downham BB7 4BJ
Discharge of condition 6 (Archaeological watching brief) from planning permission 3/2019/0331.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2020-03-27
View full details - - Downham Information Centre Pendle Road Downham BB7 4BN
Discharge of condition 3 (materials) from planning permission 3/2019/0640.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2020-01-08
View full details - - Chatburn Road Downham BB7 4BJ
Discharge of conditions 3 (materials), 5 (fencing) and 6 (watching brief) from planning permission 3/2019/0331.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2019-12-04
View full details - 3/2019/0640 - Downham Information Centre Pendle Road Downham BB7 4BN
Insertion of one first-floor window to gable end of Information Centre and installation of bike rack in car park.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2019-07-05
View full details - 3/2019/0331 - Chatburn Road Downham BB7 4BJ
Creation of a new off-road, multi-use link between the villages of Downham and Chatburn. The one kilometre connection would accommodate walkers, cyclists, horse-riders and those with mobility issues i
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2019-04-11
View full details - 3/2015/0465 - The Trustees of the Hon R. C. Assheton's Settlement Downham Hall Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 4DN
Selective felling and pruning of trees within Downham conservation area
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2015-06-09
View full details - 3/2015/0450 - St Leonards Church Chatburn Road Downham BB7 4BJ
Tree works T1, T3, T6 and T9 Lime (crown reduction 2m/deadwood) T2 Lime (high prune to 2m), T5 Sycamore (remove growth between gravestones), T7 Lime (crown lift 2m). T8 Lime (storm down).
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2015-05-02
View full details - 3/2014/0792 - Ashtree Cottage Downham BB7 4BJ
Internal alterations of Ashtree Cottage to create ensuit bedrooms and letting bedrooms
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2014-08-19
View full details - 3/2014/0791 - Ash Tree Cottage Downham Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 4BJ
Proposed change of use of Ash Tree Cottage to form ensuite letting bedrooms
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2014-08-19
View full details - 3/2014/0784 - Post Office Downham BB7 4BJ
Internal alterations to create ensuite letting bedrooms.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2014-08-06
View full details - 3/2014/0783 - Post Office Downham Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 4BJ
Proposed changeof use of Downham Post Office to form en suite letting bedrooms
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2014-08-06
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A brief summary of Downham in Lancashire
Downham is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Ribble Valley district of Lancashire, England, with a population of 156 as of the 2001 census, and a combined total of 214 when including nearby Twiston in 2011. Nestled on the north side of Pendle Hill and just 3 miles from Clitheroe, Downham is part of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it an appealing area for planning applications related to conservation and development. The village is bordered by several other parishes, including Rimington, Worston, Chatburn, and Barley-with-Wheatley Booth, contributing to its community character and planning context. The settlement has a population of approximately 119 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Ribble Valley district.
Property prices in Downham 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 Downham a particularly low-crime area.
Downham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Downham, Sawley. 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 Downham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (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, Downham 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 Downham
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Downham. The average decision time was 46 days.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Downham were full planning applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Sawley planning applications
- Chatburn planning applications
- Rimington planning applications
- Worston planning applications
- Bolton-by-Bowland planning applications
- Stopper Lane planning applications
- Newby planning applications
- Twiston planning applications
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.