Hurst Green, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hurst Green, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hurst Green are administered by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council. View the full Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hurst Green
Hurst Green is a quaint village located in the Ribble Valley district of Lancashire, England, historically linked to the renowned Jesuit school, Stonyhurst College. Situated approximately 5 miles from Longridge and 4 miles from Clitheroe, the village lies near the picturesque junction of the River Ribble and River Hodder, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications.
District: Aighton, Bailey and Chaigley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £321,652 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Ribble Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Ribble Valley
- LSOA: Ribble Valley 001E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hurst Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hurst Green.
- 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 Hurst Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Hurst Green.
- - Land at The Warren Warren Fold Hurst Green BB7 9QH
Permission in principle for a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 3 dwellings.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Land at The Warren Warren Fold Hurst Green BB7 9QH
Proposed garage conversion and first-floor extension.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 6 Loach Field Close Hurst Green BB7 9ZF
Proposed two-storey extension to side of double garage, to consist of single garage at ground floor with rooms above and extension of driveway.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - St Josephs RC Primary School Whalley Road Hurst Green BB7 9QJ
Consultation request on LCC application LCC/2023/0018 for the erection of a modular building extension for new external classroom. Proposal is now required to be larger than the original plan which wa
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2023-06-21
View full details - - St Josephs R C School, Whalley Road, Hurst Green
Erection of a modular building for new external classroom with increased size of building compared to the previously approved design
Status: Permitted | Council: Lancashire | Date: 2023-06-14
View full details - - 45 Avenue Road Hurst Green BB7 9QB
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed installation of solar panels on rear roof slope.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2023-05-19
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A brief summary of Hurst Green in Lancashire
Hurst Green is a quaint village located in the Ribble Valley district of Lancashire, England, historically linked to the renowned Jesuit school, Stonyhurst College. Situated approximately 5 miles from Longridge and 4 miles from Clitheroe, the village lies near the picturesque junction of the River Ribble and River Hodder, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications. It sits within the Aighton, Bailey and Chaigley district.
Property prices in Hurst Green show an average sale price of £321,652, 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 Hurst Green a particularly low-crime area.
Hurst Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hurst Green. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Hurst Green includes 10 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hurst Green 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 Hurst Green
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Hurst Green. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 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 Hurst Green.
The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Hurst Green were full planning applications (8), listed building and heritage (5), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 42% 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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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.