Longridge, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Longridge, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · Town
Planning applications in Longridge are administered by Ribble Valley Borough Council. View the full Ribble Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Longridge
Longridge is a market town and civil parish located in the Ribble Valley borough of Lancashire, England. Positioned 8 miles northeast of Preston and at the western edge of Longridge Fell, it offers scenic views above the River Ribble. With a population that grew from 7,546 in 2001 to 7,724 in 2011, Longridge is near the villages of Grimsargh and Ribchester, making it an attractive area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 8,280 (2021)
District: Ribble Valley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £197,631 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Preston
- Parliamentary constituency: Ribble Valley
- LSOA: Preston 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
30 planning applications found near Longridge.
- - Former Public Toilets (now 8 Market Place) Longridge PR3 3JD
Non material amendment to planning permission 3/2022/0982 involving alterations to approved landscaping arrangements.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - 29-33 Berry Lane Longridge PR3 3JA
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (sound insulation) on planning permission 3/2026/0207.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - 19-21 Berry Lane Longridge PR3 3JA
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (specification of proposed louvres) of planning permission 3/2026/0031.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 29-33 Berry Lane Longridge PR3 3JA
Proposed change of use from taxi office (Sui Generis) to children's role play centre (Use Class E(d)) including ancillary cafe (Use Class E(b)).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 5 Darwen Close Longridge PR3 3TP
Removal of condition 4 (Window) on planning permission 3/2025/0369 for a proposed dormer extension to front and rear.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 39 Chaigley Road Longridge PR3 3TQ
Demolition of rear conservatory and side porch. Proposed single storey rear extension and associated external works to include rear raised patio area, insertion of bay windows and lean-to canopy roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 53 to 57 Berry Lane Longridge PR3 3NH
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed use of the first floor of the building and associated land as Class E(d) (indoor sport, recreation or fitness).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 91 Berry Lane Longridge PR3 3WH
Proposed change of use from retail shop (Class E) to drinking establishment (Sui Generis).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 36 Willows Park Lane Longridge PR3 3HJ
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 19-21 Berry Lane Longridge PR3 3JA
Planning permission for the installation of 2 no. new louvred grills to the side elevation of the property
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 19 - 21 Berry Lane Longridge PR3 3JA
Installation of externally illuminated fascia sign, internally illuminated hanging sign and 2 no. illuminated window poster signs
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 6 Redwood Drive Longridge PR3 3HA
Proposed single storey extension to rear following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Annexe 47 Elevedene Lower Lane Longridge PR3 3SQ
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed loft conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 17 Redwood Drive Longridge PR3 3HA
Change of use of the existing dwellinghouse (C3) to a small children's residential home (C2).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - 56 Redwood Drive Longridge PR3 3HA
Proposed single-storey side extension to provide garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 15 Caton Close Longridge PR3 3RH
Proposed change of use from C3 Dwellinghouse to C2 Children's Residential Care Home (solo occupancy)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - 28 Kestor Lane Longridge PR3 3JX
T1, T2, T3 (Lime Tree's)Restore canopy lift to previously approved status and selective crown reduction to prevent branches contacting roof and gutters
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - 16 Dilworth Lane Longridge Preston PR3 3SU
Removal of Sycamore Maple tree in back garden.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - Thoroughgoods 1 Whittingham Road Longridge PR3 2AA
Proposed erection of a 1-storey rear extension to create additional storage of the existing shop (Class E(a))
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - Ravenscourt Neville Street Longridge PR3 3FD
Approval of details reserved by conditions 5 (Solar Panels), 8 (External Lighting), 9 (Boundary Treatments), 12 (Access and Off-site Works), 17 (Landscaping) on planning permission 3/2023/0956.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-07-14
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A brief summary of Longridge in Lancashire
Longridge is a market town and civil parish located in the Ribble Valley borough of Lancashire, England. Positioned 8 miles northeast of Preston and at the western edge of Longridge Fell, it offers scenic views above the River Ribble. With a population that grew from 7,546 in 2001 to 7,724 in 2011, Longridge is near the villages of Grimsargh and Ribchester, making it an attractive area for planning applications and development opportunities. The Town has a population of approximately 8,280 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Ribble Valley district.
Property prices in Longridge show an average sale price of £197,631, 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 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Newtown, Longridge, Longridge, No data available for publication by HE, St Lawrence's Church, Longridge. 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 Longridge includes 2 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, 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, 32 planning applications were submitted near Longridge. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Longridge slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Longridge were full planning applications (12), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 38% 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, 30 smaller schemes were submitted.
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