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Planning in Great Mitton

Only 1 decision near Great Mitton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Great Mitton in the last 24 months, from Ribble Valley Borough Council's planning register.

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About Great Mitton

Great Mitton is a quaint village and civil parish in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire, situated approximately three miles from Clitheroe and bordered by the River Ribble to its east. With a combined population of 266 residents in the 2011 census, Great Mitton, along with Little Mitton, spans less than 2000 acres within the Forest of Bowland, marking it as the smallest township in the area. Originally part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, the village was transferred to Lancashire in 1974 for administrative purposes, making it an interesting locale for planning applications in a historically rich context. The settlement has a population of approximately 228 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Ribble Valley district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Great Mitton 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 (May 2026). This makes Great Mitton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Great Mitton has 10 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Mitton 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 Great Mitton, 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, 3 planning applications were submitted near Great Mitton.

The most common types were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Mitton?
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Great Mitton.
What types of planning applications are most common near Great Mitton?
The most common type of planning application near Great Mitton is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Great Mitton?
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