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Planning in Longridge

Approved
87%
26 of 29 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Longridge in the last 24 months, from Ribble Valley Borough Council's planning register.

Decided by Ribble Valley Borough CouncilCouncil page

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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. 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.

The area around Longridge has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Longridge, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Longridge. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (5). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Longridge?
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Longridge. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Longridge?
The average planning decision time near Longridge is 53 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 Longridge?
The planning approval rate near Longridge is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Longridge?
The most common type of planning application near Longridge is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Longridge?
You can search and track planning applications near Longridge on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.