How long do planning decisions take near Salesbury?

The average planning decision time near Salesbury is 74 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 Salesbury?

The planning approval rate near Salesbury is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Salesbury?

The most common type of planning application near Salesbury is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Salesbury?

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Salesbury, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Salesbury, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

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About Salesbury

Salesbury is a village and civil parish situated in the Ribble Valley of Lancashire, England. The B6245 road traverses the village, offering convenient transport connections to nearby towns including Blackburn, Preston, and Burnley. Located under 5 miles north of Blackburn and about 2 miles south of the River Ribble, Salesbury is well-positioned for planning applications related to local development and transport accessibility.

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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 001C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Salesbury.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Salesbury.

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 Salesbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Salesbury.

- Land adj to 110 Ribchester Road Clayton le Dale BB1 9HQ
Approval of details reserved by conditions 5 (land contamination), 6 (bat and bird boxes), 8 (foul and surface water drainage) and 9 (archaeological works) of planning permission 3/2023/0321.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-03-17
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- Land adj to 110 Ribchester Road Clayton le Dale BB1 9HQ
Approval of details reserved by condition 6 (construction management plan) of planning permission 3/2025/0081.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-03-17
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- 11 St Peters Close Clayton le Dale BB1 9HH
Demolition of existing side car port with erection of single-storey rear extension and two-storey side extension with integral garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-01-22
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- 98 Ribchester Road and land adj 94 Ribchester Road Clayton-Le-Dale BB1 9HQ
Approval of details reserved by condition 9 (SW Drainage) and 12 (drainage scheme) on planning permission 3/2024/0302.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-11-21
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A brief summary of Salesbury in Lancashire

Property prices in Salesbury 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 Salesbury a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Salesbury includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Salesbury

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Salesbury. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 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 Salesbury.

The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Salesbury were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 67% 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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