Search Ribchester planning applications
12 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Ribchester · updated daily · Ribble Valley Borough Council
Only 8 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- St Wilfred's CofE Primary School Church Street Ribchester PR3 3XPAwaiting decisionProposed installation of solar panels to the roof.Applications for full consentReceived 4 Nov 20263/2026/0815
- Dutton Brook House Parsonage Avenue Ribchester PR3 3ZHAwaiting decisionT1- Goat willow, overall crown reduction by 25% T2- Hawthorn, prune away from building to achieve 2m overall clearanceApplication for tree worksReceived 23 Oct 20263/2026/0836
- Stonehouse Blackburn Road Ribchester Lancashire PR3 3ZPApprovedProposed pruning of T1 (Sycamore) T2 (Wild Cherry), T3 (Double Cherry Plum) and T4 (Smooth Japanese Maple) within proximity to neighbouring dwelling and footpath.Application for tree works in a conservation areaReceived 5 Oct 2026Decided 16 Oct 20263/2026/0780
- Dale Hey Bungalow Preston Road Ribchester PR3 3XLAwaiting decisionReserved matters application relating to appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for proposed new detached self build, following outline permission 3/2025/0536.Reserved Matters (following outline)Received 18 Sep 20263/2026/0732
- Ribchester St Wilfrids C of E Primary School Ribchester PR3 3XPAwaiting decisionNon material amendment to application 3/2026/0426 involving amendments to intercoms and fence posts.Non-Material amendmentReceived 11 Sep 20263/2026/0702
Planning in Ribchester
Only 7 decisions near Ribchester in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Ribchester in the last 24 months, from Ribble Valley Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Ribchester
Postcode districts
PR3 441 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Ribble Valley Borough Council
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About Ribchester
Ribchester is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Ribble Valley district of Lancashire, England. Situated on the banks of the River Ribble, it is approximately six miles northwest of Blackburn and twelve miles east of Preston, making it a key area for planning applications due to its scenic location and proximity to larger towns. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,530 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Ribble Valley district.
Property prices in Ribchester show an average sale price of £197,631, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Ribchester area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Ribchester a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Ribchester has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ribchester 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 Ribchester, 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, 17 planning applications were submitted near Ribchester.
The most common types were outline applications (3), amendments (2), full planning applications (1).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).