How long do planning decisions take near Great Mitton?

The average planning decision time near Great Mitton is 67 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Great Mitton?

The planning approval rate near Great Mitton is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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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Great Mitton, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Great Mitton, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Great Mitton are administered by Ribble Valley Borough Council. View the full Ribble Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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.

Population: 228 (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: Pendle and Clitheroe
LSOA: Ribble Valley 005D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Great Mitton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Mitton.

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 Great Mitton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Great Mitton in Lancashire

Property prices in Great Mitton 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 Great Mitton a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Great Mitton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hodder River Section SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.

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Planning Activity in Great Mitton

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Great Mitton. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 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 Great Mitton.

At 67 days on average, decisions near Great Mitton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Great Mitton were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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