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13 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Whalley · updated daily · Ribble Valley Borough Council

Planning in Whalley

Approved
53%
26 of 32 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

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Around Whalley

Postcode districts

BB7 338 applications in the last 12 monthsBB6 70 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Ribble Valley Borough Council

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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. 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.

The area around Whalley has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Whalley, 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, 80 planning applications were submitted near Whalley. Of these, 53% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (34), discharge of conditions (8), listed building and heritage (7).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Whalley?
In the last 24 months, 80 planning applications were submitted near Whalley. The approval rate is 53%.
How long do planning decisions take near Whalley?
The average planning decision time near Whalley is 75 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 Whalley?
The planning approval rate near Whalley is 53%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Whalley?
The most common type of planning application near Whalley is full planning applications, with 34 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Whalley?
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