Search Rishton planning applications

16 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Rishton · updated daily · Hyndburn Borough Council

Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 16 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Rishton Cenotaph, Blackburn Road, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4EUAwaiting decisionListed Building Consent: Repairs and refurbishment of Rishton CenotaphListed Building ConsentReceived 9 Oct 202611/26/0341
Land Outside 47 High Street, Rishton, BB1 4JZAwaiting decisionPrior Approval: Installation of a telecommunications base station comprising of the removal of the existing wall-mounted flagpole antenna and transmission dish, and replacement with a 20 metre high monopole, supporting 4 no. antennas, 1 no. GPS node and 1 no. wraparound cabinet, 3 no. equipment cabinets and ancillary developmentPrior Approval: Telecom Notification (56 days) (Part 16)Received 1 Oct 202611/26/0437
23 Blackburn Road, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 4EUApprovedWorks to TPO: TPO 2012-1- To crown lift Beech TreeWorks to TPO TreesReceived 8 Sep 2026Decided 15 Oct 202611/26/0399
Play and Learn Childcare, High Street, Rishton, BB1 4LAAwaiting decisionDischarge of Conditions: 3 (Biodiversity Net Gain), 4 (Landscape) and 6 (Fencing) pursuant to planning permission reference 11/25/0430.Discharge of ConditionsReceived 22 Jul 202611/26/0331
Victoria Mill, Parker Street, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 4NTApprovedDischarge of Conditions: Condition 4 (Bird and Bat Boxes) of planning application reference 11/25/0361Discharge of ConditionsReceived 22 Jul 2026Decided 4 Sep 202611/26/0304

Planning in Rishton

Approved: 78%; 14 of 17 decided
Decision time: about 7 weeks; on average

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

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Around Rishton

Postcode districts

BB1 223 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Hyndburn Borough Council

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About Rishton

Rishton is a town located in the Hyndburn district of Lancashire, England, approximately 2 miles west of Clayton-le-Moors and 4 miles northeast of Blackburn. Once an urban district from 1894 until 1974, Rishton had a population of 6,625 according to the 2011 census. This growth and historical context may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area.

Property prices in Rishton show an average sale price of £157,643, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Rishton 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 Rishton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rishton 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 Rishton, 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, 21 planning applications were submitted near Rishton. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (5), telecoms (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Rishton?

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Rishton. The approval rate is 78%.

How long do planning decisions take near Rishton?

The average planning decision time near Rishton is 49 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 Rishton?

The planning approval rate near Rishton is 78%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Rishton?

The most common type of planning application near Rishton is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Rishton?

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