Simonstone, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Simonstone, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Simonstone
Simonstone is a small village and civil parish located in the Ribble Valley district of Lancashire, England, with a population of 1,154 as recorded in the 2011 census. Situated approximately 4 miles west of Burnley and south of Pendle Hill, it lies along the A671 road, adjacent to Read and close to Padiham. This quaint village offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a noteworthy area for potential planning applications.
Population: 1,193 (2021)
District: Ribble Valley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £144,576 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Burnley
- Parliamentary constituency: Burnley
- LSOA: Burnley 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Simonstone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Simonstone.
- 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 Simonstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Simonstone.
- - 18 Harewood Avenue Simonstone BB12 7JB
Proposed first-floor side extension.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - The Bungalow Simonstone Lane Simonstone BB12 7NU
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed alterations and extension of dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 33 Carleton Avenue Simonstone BB12 7JA
Proposed side dormer.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Casa Mia 8 Beauley Avenue Simonstone BB12 7HU
Proposed first floor extension above existing attached garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Raydale Simonstone Lane Simonstone BB12 7NX
Proposed single-storey rear extension and roof replacement to existing conservatory. Front porch extension/enclosure with pitched roof.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - Clover Cottage Clough Lane Simonstone BB12 7HW
Proposed first floor extension to side and extension of driveway.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - - Old Barn House Simonstone Lane Simonstone BB12 7NX
Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed single-storey extension to rear following demolition of conservatory, installation of air source heat pump and alterations to fenstration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2023-10-13
View full details - - Law Farm Trapp Lane Simonstone BB12 7JE
Prior approval for a proposed concrete track (track 2) (115m x 5m) to allow access to fields within the farmstead for cattle and machinery to reduce spread of impact upon land and water run off to sur
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Simonstone in Lancashire
Simonstone is a small village and civil parish located in the Ribble Valley district of Lancashire, England, with a population of 1,154 as recorded in the 2011 census. Situated approximately 4 miles west of Burnley and south of Pendle Hill, it lies along the A671 road, adjacent to Read and close to Padiham. This quaint village offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a noteworthy area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,193 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Ribble Valley district.
Property prices in Simonstone show an average sale price of £144,576, 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 Simonstone a particularly low-crime area.
Simonstone has one conservation area within its boundaries: St James. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Simonstone includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Forest Of Bowland. 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, Simonstone 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 Simonstone
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Simonstone. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 88 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 Simonstone.
The average decision period of 88 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Simonstone were full planning applications (11), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 79% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.