Longridge, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Longridge, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Longridge are administered by Stroud District Council. View the full Stroud District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Longridge
Longridge is a vibrant market town and civil parish located in the Ribble Valley borough of Lancashire, England, approximately 8 miles northeast of Preston. Nestled at the western end of Longridge Fell, the town is bordered by the River Ribble and is near the villages of Grimsargh and Ribchester. With a population that grew from 7,546 in 2001 to 7,724 in 2011, Longridge presents a dynamic community that may be of interest for planning applications and developments in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £504,123 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stroud
- Parliamentary constituency: Stroud
- LSOA: Stroud 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Longridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Longridge.
- 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 Longridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Longridge.
- - Edgewood Longridge Sheepscombe Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7QU
Non-material amendment to S.23/1339/FUL - amendments to fenestration. North garage elevation to be clad in Cedral cladding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-06-07
View full details - - Farm View House Longridge Sheepscombe Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7QX
Erection of a single storey rear and side extension & associated landscaping works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2023-11-24
View full details - - Longridge Farm Bulls Cross Sheepscombe Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7HU
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) from S.22/1499/HHOLD - erection of additional dormer windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Stroud | Date: 2023-10-27
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A brief summary of Longridge in Gloucestershire
Longridge is a vibrant market town and civil parish located in the Ribble Valley borough of Lancashire, England, approximately 8 miles northeast of Preston. Nestled at the western end of Longridge Fell, the town is bordered by the River Ribble and is near the villages of Grimsargh and Ribchester. With a population that grew from 7,546 in 2001 to 7,724 in 2011, Longridge presents a dynamic community that may be of interest for planning applications and developments in the area.
Property prices in Longridge show an average sale price of £504,123, 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 Longridge a particularly low-crime area.
Longridge has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sheepscombe. 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 Longridge includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods SSSI, Bull Cross, The Frith and Juniper Hill SSSI; 12 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Cotswold Beechwoods. 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, Longridge 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 Longridge
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Longridge. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 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 Longridge.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Longridge were tree works (4), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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