Rishton, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rishton, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · Town
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £193,202 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Blackburn with Darwen
- Parliamentary constituency: Blackburn
- LSOA: Blackburn with Darwen 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rishton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rishton.
- 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 Rishton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Rishton.
- - 5 Blackburn Road, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 4HD
Householder: Erection of single story side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 17 Company Street, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 4JR
Certificate of Lawful Use Existing: Change of use from dwellinghouse (C3) to house in multiple occupation (C4).
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Victoria Mill, Parker Street, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 4NT
Full: Erection of a temporary aluminium framed single storey building. Building is stand alone as is to be used as additional warehousing space
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Land at R.E & M Whiteheads Ltd, 47 High Street Blackburn, Rishton, BB1 4JZ
Telecommunication Prior Notification (56 days): Prior notification for the upgrade of telecommunications bas station installation, comprising the removal of the existing flag pole antenna and associat
Status: Rejected | Type: Telecoms | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 16 Noble Street, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 4HX
Full: Change of use of the first floor office (Class E) to form a residential apartment (Class C3)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - Former Albert Mill Site, Mary Street, Rishton
Discharge of Conditions: 3 (Details of Affordable Housing Scheme) of Planning Approval No 11/24/0347
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 1 Norden View, Harwood Road, Rishton,BB1 4EB
Non- material amendment: Relocation of window to the gable elevation with alteration to the side elevation wall
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - 6 Grasmere Close, Rishton, BB1 4EL
Full: Change of Use of a C3a Dwelling to a Children's Home for a Maximum of One Child, with up to Three Carers, Two of Whom will Sleep Overnight, Working on a Rota Basis (C2)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2024-05-28
View full details - - 7b Parker Street, Rishton, Lancashire,BB1 4NT
Householder: Erection of two storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2023-10-04
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A brief summary of Rishton in Lancashire
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 £193,202, 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 Rishton a particularly low-crime area.
Rishton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Church Canalside, Great Harwood, Tottleworth. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Rishton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Harper Clough and Smalley Delph Quarries SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Rishton
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Rishton. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 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 Rishton.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Rishton were full planning applications (9), amendments (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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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.