How long do planning decisions take near Knowle Green?

The average planning decision time near Knowle Green is 80 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 Knowle Green?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Knowle Green?

The most common type of planning application near Knowle Green is listed building consent applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Knowle Green?

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Knowle Green, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Knowle Green, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Knowle 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.

District: Ribchester

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Area Information

Admin district: Preston
Parliamentary constituency: Ribble Valley
LSOA: Preston 001B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Knowle Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Knowle 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 Knowle Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Knowle Green.

- Meadowside Lower Road Longridge PR3 2YN
Proposed installation of air source heat pump to side.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2024-12-02
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- Land at The Brows Farm Brows Barn Higher Road Longridge PR3 2YX
Permission in principle for three holiday cabins.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2024-08-05
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- Hill Crest Clitheroe Road Ribchester PR3 2YQ
Non-material amendment to application 3/2021/0582 involving revised design for a smaller garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2023-10-27
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A brief summary of Knowle Green in Lancashire

Knowle Green is a settlement located in Lancashire, England. It sits within the Ribchester district.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Knowle Green a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Knowle Green includes 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 Knowle Green

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Knowle Green. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 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 Knowle Green.

The average decision period of 80 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 Knowle Green were listed building and heritage (4), discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (3). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

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