How long do planning decisions take near Little Moor?

The average planning decision time near Little Moor is 86 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 Little Moor?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Little Moor?

The most common type of planning application near Little Moor is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Little Moor?

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Little Moor, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Little Moor, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

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

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Area Information

Admin district: Ribble Valley
Parliamentary constituency: Pendle and Clitheroe
LSOA: Ribble Valley 002C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Little Moor.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Moor.

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 Little Moor based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Little Moor.

- land at former Higher Standen Farm (adj Swardean Way Valley Lane Higher Peak Crescent South Gate Broadfield Street) Pendle Road Clitheroe BB7 1PR
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (materials) of planning permission 3/2023/0305.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2024-08-19
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- 17 Standen Edge Clitheroe BB7 1RD
Proposed single-storey, pitched-roof extension to side and rear.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2024-06-26
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- 15 Copperfield Close Clitheroe BB7 1ER
Proposed conversion of existing integral garage to study and WC, construction of porch to front and provision of additional hardstanding to create extra parking.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2024-06-24
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- Aldi Unit 1 Whalley Road Clitheroe BB7 1HT
Tree Works - Fell ash tree (T1).
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2024-02-21
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- land at former Higher Standen Farm (adj Swardean Way Valley Lane Higher Peak Crescent South Gate Broadfield Street) Pendle Road Clitheroe BB7 1PR
Approval of details reserved by conditions 7 (Construction Traffic Management Plan) and 15 (Construction Surface Water Management Plan) of planning permission 3/2023/0305.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2024-01-24
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A brief summary of Little Moor in Lancashire

Little Moor is a settlement located in Lancashire, England.

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

Little Moor has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Clitheroe, Pendleton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Little Moor includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Little Moor 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 Little Moor

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Little Moor. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 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 Little Moor.

The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Little Moor were full planning applications (8), outline applications (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.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.

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