Search Sawley planning applications

12 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Sawley · updated daily · Ribble Valley Borough Council

Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

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

Laneside House Sawley Clitheroe BB7 4LFAwaiting decisionNon material amendment to application 3/2025/0735 involving the erection of a side and base mounted framed glass balustrade around the swimming pool.Non-Material amendmentReceived 28 Oct 20263/2026/0813
Land adjacent to Southport House Hollins Syke Sawley BB7 4LEAwaiting decisionProposed demolition of agricultural buildings and construction of two detached family homes.Applications for full consentReceived 6 Oct 20263/2026/0781
land to the rear of 2, 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 12, 15 and 16 Browgate Sawley BB7 4NBApprovedTree works to T42 and T47 (Sycamore) removal of deadwood. T1 (Alder) T7 (Ash) to be felled, T1 (Ash) to be reduced, T3 (Ash) to be felled. T27 T1 (rear of No10), T1 T2 (rear of No15), T2,3,4,5 (rear ofNo16) all Ash to be reduced back. T39 (Sycamore) to be reduced. T1 (Elm) to be reduced.Application for tree worksReceived 28 Sep 2026Decided 6 Oct 20263/2026/0740
Archway House Sawley Road Sawley BB7 4LEApprovedTwo Cherry Blossom Tree's, either side of the gate entrance, to be pruned.Application for tree works in a conservation areaReceived 8 Sep 2026Decided 9 Oct 20263/2026/0689
Dockber Laithe Farm Sawley Old Brow Sawley BB7 4LFAwaiting decisionRetrospective planning permission for the construction of a steel portal framed building with associated chimney stack for use as a pet crematorium facility (sui generis).Applications for full consentReceived 7 Sep 20263/2026/0696

Planning in Sawley

Approved: 83%; 10 of 10 decided
Decision time: about 7 weeks; on average

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

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Around Sawley

Postcode districts

BB7 340 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Ribble Valley Borough Council

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About Sawley

Sawley is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England, with a population that grew from 305 in 2001 to 345 in 2011. Nestled on the banks of the River Ribble and positioned north-east of Clitheroe, the village was historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, making it an area of interest for those exploring planning applications and development opportunities in a region rich in history. The settlement has a population of approximately 315 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Ribble Valley district.

Property prices in Sawley show an average sale price of £321,652, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sawley 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 Sawley, 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, 18 planning applications were submitted near Sawley. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

The most common types were tree works (4), full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Sawley?

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Sawley. The approval rate is 83%.

How long do planning decisions take near Sawley?

The average planning decision time near Sawley is 47 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 Sawley?

The planning approval rate near Sawley is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Sawley?

The most common type of planning application near Sawley is tree works applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sawley?

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