Search Downham planning applications
49 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Downham · updated daily · Ribble Valley Borough Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Aisled Barn Downham Hall Pendle Road Downham BB7 4DNApprovedListed Building Consent for proposed conversion of existing barns and outbuildings to commercial office space, conference room, new internal entrance track with external wall amendments and associated works.Alter or Extend a Listed BuildingReceived 20 May 2026Decided 15 Oct 202638481
- Aisled Barn Downham Hall Pendle Road Downham BB7 4DNApprovedPlanning permission for proposed conversion of existing barns and outbuildings to commercial office space, conference room, new internal entrance track with external wall amendments and associated works.Applications for full consentReceived 20 May 2026Decided 15 Oct 202638478
- Roadside east of main gates to Downham Hall Pendle Road Downham BB7 4DNApprovedFell T14 sycamore and T18 sycamore owing to honey fungus. Replant two replacement lime trees.Application for tree works in a conservation areaReceived 14 Nov 2025Decided 3 Dec 202537991
- Green Lane Farm Rimington Lane Rimington BB7 4DWApprovedErection of a steel frame building to roof over an existing silage clamp (work has already started).Applications for full consentReceived 28 Jul 2025Decided 11 Sep 202537681
- Smithfield Farm Twiston Lane Downham Lancashire BB7 4DFApprovedProposed timber framed open fronted building for storage of agricultural and forestry machines and equipment.Applications for full consentReceived 9 May 2025Decided 23 Jul 202537465
Planning in Downham
Only 5 decisions near Downham in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Downham in the last 24 months, from Ribble Valley Borough Council's planning register.
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BB7 341 applications in the last 12 months
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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 119 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Ribble Valley district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Downham 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 Downham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Downham has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Downham, 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, 5 planning applications were submitted near Downham.
The most common types were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1).