Whalley, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whalley, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Whalley are administered by Ribble Valley Borough Council. View the full Ribble Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Whalley
Whalley is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Ribble Valley of Lancashire, England, along the banks of the River Calder. Nestled beneath the scenic Whalley Nab, a prominent wooded hill, the parish saw its population grow from 2,645 in 2001 to 3,629 in 2011, indicating a vibrant community that may impact local planning applications and development initiatives.
Population: 4,052 (2021) · Area: 647.0 km²
District: Ribble Valley
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Area Information
- Admin district: Ribble Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Pendle and Clitheroe
- LSOA: Ribble Valley 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whalley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whalley.
- 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 Whalley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
164 planning applications found near Whalley.
- - Springwood Drive Whalley BB7 9XL Phase 2 Lawsonsteads
Approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (POS timings); 9 (Buffer landscaping); 13 (car charging points); and 15 (water mains protection) on planning permission 3/2021/0760.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 20 Treetops Whalley BB7 9WE
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed single-storey extension to rear.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 19 Queen Street Whalley BB7 9TA
Proposed replacement of the front and rear doors, installation of new ventilation grilles, and the addition of roof-mounted solar panels to both front and rear roof slopes.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Land South of Accrington Road Whalley
Approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (construction management plan/method statement) 4 (surface water) 5 (bat boxes) 7 (street maintenance) 8 (flood mitigation) 9 (flood management plan) 10 (s
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 14 Church Lane Whalley BB7 9SY
Approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Roofing Materials) and 5 (Methodology) on Listed Building Consent 3/2024/0282.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 16 Brookes Lane Whalley BB7 9RG
Proposed new garage and alterations to portico.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 9 Brookes Lane Whalley BB7 9RG
Non material amendment to application 3/2025/0609 involving change of colour of timber fence/gate from grey to black.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Old Grammar School Community Centre Station Road Whalley BB7 9RH
Proposed stone cleaning and repointing to the north, east and south elevations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Manor House 13 Brookes Lane Whalley BB7 9RG
Cherry Tree's
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Land on the north side of Accrington Road Whalley BB7 9UE
Proposed erection of agricultural building and associated track.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Land South of Accrington Road Whalley
Non material amendment to application 3/2022/1158 involving replacing plots 5 and 67 from Bowell to Wasdale housetype and changes to the building facade and garage alignment of plots 3, 4, 73 and 74.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Rodhill 10 Clitheroe Road Whalley BB7 9AB
Proposed loft conversation with dormer extension and replacement including extension of single storey rear infill extension and associated works including sash window replacement.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 4a Wiswell Lane Whalley BB7 9AF
Proposed single-storey side and rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 2 Barley Close Whalley BB7 9XY
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing single storey domestic outbuilding ancillary to the main dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Macfarlane Dental Practice 33 King Street Whalley BB7 9SP
Listed Building Consent for replacement of existing shop front windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - 26 The Sands Whalley BB7 9TL
Proposed solar PV installation on the roof slopes of the detached garage.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 9 Brookes Lane Whalley BB7 9RG
Proposed erection of new 1.6m high garden fence along with 6m long x 1.6m high electric sliding gate, both at the rear.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - Macfarlane Dental Practice 33a King Street Whalley BB7 9SP
Listed Building Consent for structural support to floor below proposed new dental surgery with RSJ; closure of existing doorway on second floor with stud work and lead lining; removal of plaster on 2n
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - Macfarlane Dental Practice 33 King Street Whalley BB7 9SP
Listed Building Consent for internal re-writing including wall-mounted trunking for sockets and IT in extension; replacement of doors; re-opening original doorway; removal of raised roof section to ex
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - Old Grammar School Community Centre Station Road Whalley BB7 9RH
T1713 (Ash) - Crown lift over road to achieve a 6m clearance. T1720, T1721, T1724 (Lime) - Remove epicormic growth from base of tree stem to allow lower stem inspection and assessment.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-06-16
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A brief summary of Whalley in Lancashire
Whalley is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Ribble Valley of Lancashire, England, along the banks of the River Calder. Nestled beneath the scenic Whalley Nab, a prominent wooded hill, the parish saw its population grow from 2,645 in 2001 to 3,629 in 2011, indicating a vibrant community that may impact local planning applications and development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,052 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Ribble Valley district.
Whalley covers an area of approximately 647.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Whalley a particularly low-crime area.
Whalley has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Whalley, Wiswell. 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 Whalley includes 6 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, Whalley 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 Whalley
In the last 24 months, 77 planning applications were submitted near Whalley. Of these, 7% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Whalley.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Whalley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Whalley were full planning applications (37), tree works (13), discharge of conditions (9). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 2 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 18 applications
- Awaiting decision: 50 applications
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