Low Moor, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Low Moor, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Low Moor are administered by Ribble Valley Borough Council. View the full Ribble Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Low Moor
Low Moor is a hamlet within the town of Clitheroe, located two miles southwest of the town centre in Lancashire, England. Known for its rich history as a documented mill village, Low Moor offers a unique context for planning applications, particularly in relation to its industrial heritage and community development projects.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £321,652 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Ribble Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Pendle and Clitheroe
- LSOA: Ribble Valley 007D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Low Moor.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Low 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 Low Moor based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Low Moor.
- - Kings Arms 144 Bawdlands Clitheroe BB7 2LA
Change of use of part of ground floor to manager's accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - Thistle Manor Edisford Road Clitheroe BB7 3LA
Proposed removal of T1 (Common Walnut) due to projected construction impacts on its roots and resultant potential effects on its overall structural stability.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 149 Pasturelands Drive Billington Clitheroe BB7 2LL
Proposed front and rear dormer conversion
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Former Pitch and Putt Field at Edisford Road Clitheroe BB7 3LA
Construction of an asphalt surfaced pump track facility with associated earthworks, landscaping and ancillary works.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 82 Lune Road Clitheroe BB7 2FW
Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Land at Woone Lane Clitheroe BB7 1BJ
Application in principle for residential development of up to 9 dwellings.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 57 Edisford Road Clitheroe BB7 3LA
Proposed new pitched roof to replace existing flat roof to first floor extension, conversion of garage, construction of porch and proposed single-storey extension to rear, removal of existing carport,
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 1 Mersey Grove Clitheroe BB7 2FQ
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed erection of a canopy.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Kings Arms 144 Bawdlands Clitheroe BB7 2LA
Single storey flat roof extension to rear (part retrospective).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 4 Meadowlands Clitheroe BB7 2ND
Proposed single-storey rear extension incorporating first-floor balcony.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 3 Fort Street Clitheroe BB7 1BY
Non-material amendment to planning permission 3/2023/0271 involving change of external materials.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 70-74 Bawdlands Clitheroe BB7 2LA
Retrospective application for change of use of ground floor from hot food takeaway (sui generis) to additional living accommodation for the existing dwelling (C3).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 58 Henthorn Road Clitheroe BB7 2NU
Proposed single-storey extension to rear and two-storey extension to side.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - Ground Floor Unit and First Floor Flat 27-29 Bawdlands Clitheroe BB7 2LA
Proposed change of use from (Use class E/Use Class C3) to House in Multiple Occupation with six rooms (Use ClassC4).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 55 Fairfield Drive Clitheroe BB7 2PS
Proposed single-storey link extension to rear, fenestration alterations and proposed dormer extensions to front and rear roof slopes.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - 87 West View Clitheroe BB7 1DB
Proposed dormer to front.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2024-07-01
View full details - - 24 The Crescent Clitheroe BB7 2LP
Prior notification of construction of single-storey extension to rear 6m long, 2.95m to eaves and 3.150m (max) to ridge.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2024-06-24
View full details - - 17 Whitewell Drive Clitheroe BB7 2NY
Proposed demolition of existing extensions and construction of new single-storey extension to rear.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2024-06-19
View full details - - St Pauls Vicarage St Pauls Street Clitheroe BB7 2LS
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2024-06-14
View full details - - 3 Fort Street Clitheroe BB7 1BY
Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2023-03-29
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A brief summary of Low Moor in Lancashire
Low Moor is a hamlet within the town of Clitheroe, located two miles southwest of the town centre in Lancashire, England. Known for its rich history as a documented mill village, Low Moor offers a unique context for planning applications, particularly in relation to its industrial heritage and community development projects.
Property prices in Low Moor show an average sale price of £321,652, 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 Low Moor a particularly low-crime area.
Low Moor has one conservation area within its boundaries: Clitheroe. 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 Low 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, Low 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 Low Moor
In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Low Moor. Of these, 9% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Low Moor.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Low Moor slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Low Moor were full planning applications (21), tree works (12), discharge of conditions (9). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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