Mellor, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mellor, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Mellor are administered by Ribble Valley Borough Council. View the full Ribble Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Mellor
Mellor is a charming village located within the Ribble Valley borough of Lancashire, England, with a population of 2,262 according to the 2011 census. This vibrant community offers a range of planning opportunities and local amenities, making it an interesting area for development and investment.
Population: 2,171 (2021)
District: Ribble Valley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £157,643 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Blackburn with Darwen
- Parliamentary constituency: Blackburn
- LSOA: Blackburn with Darwen 009E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mellor.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mellor.
- 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 Mellor based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Mellor.
- - 9 Glendale Drive Mellor BB3 7HB
Proposed removal of conservatory at rear and replace with single storey rear extension, replace hipped roof with gable to create loft space for bedroom, office and bathroom.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 35 Whitecroft Lane Mellor BB2 7HA
Removal of the existing conservatory and associated internal and external alterations, including changes to external materials.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 8 Carter Fold Mellor BB2 7ER
Proposed conversion of garage, replacement of garage door with a window and insertion of window facing no. 10, enlargement of existing side extension including replacement of flat roof with a pitched
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2024-07-01
View full details - - Moorcot 24 Nickey Lane Mellor BB2 7HF
Proposed construction of new single storey three-bedroom dwelling in garden, with new access and associated alterations to original dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - 56 St Marys Gardens Mellor BB2 7JP
Proposed demolition of rear conservatory and construction of single-storey garden room to rear; demolition of front porch and construction of new porch,conversion of garage to habitable room and first
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2024-01-24
View full details - - 83 St Marys Gardens Mellor BB2 7JP
Proposed single-storey extension to rear of house and extension of curtilage and resiting of vehicular access to the rear of the property.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - 59 Glendale Drive Mellor BB2 7HB
Prior approval for a second storey extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Mellor in Lancashire
Mellor is a charming village located within the Ribble Valley borough of Lancashire, England, with a population of 2,262 according to the 2011 census. This vibrant community offers a range of planning opportunities and local amenities, making it an interesting area for development and investment. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,171 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Ribble Valley district.
Property prices in Mellor show an average sale price of £157,643, 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 Mellor a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Mellor 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 Mellor
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Mellor. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 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 Mellor.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Mellor were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.