How long do planning decisions take near Wilpshire?

The average planning decision time near Wilpshire is 51 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 Wilpshire?

The planning approval rate near Wilpshire is 60%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wilpshire?

The most common type of planning application near Wilpshire is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wilpshire?

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Wilpshire, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wilpshire, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Wilpshire are administered by Ribble Valley Borough Council. View the full Ribble Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Wilpshire

Wilpshire is a village and civil parish located in Lancashire, England, just 3 miles north of Blackburn. Although it is part of Blackburn's urban area, it falls within the Ribble Valley local government district. The population has seen a slight increase from 2,569 in 2001 to 2,582 in 2011, making it a small yet growing community relevant for local planning applications.

Population: 2,585 (2021)

District: Ribble Valley

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Area Information

Admin district: Blackburn with Darwen
Parliamentary constituency: Blackburn
LSOA: Blackburn with Darwen 001D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wilpshire.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wilpshire based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Wilpshire.

- 60 Somerset Avenue Wilpshire BB1 9JD
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of rear roof dormer, insertion of 3No. velux roof windows, insertion of windows into 3No. gable ends, insertion of ground floor french doors to rear.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-06-02
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- 7 Knowsley Road West, Wilpshire, BB1 9PW
Prior approval for proposed single storey rear extension under Part 1 Class A of the GDPO.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2026-06-01
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- 21 Mayfair Crescent Wilpshire BB1 9PY
Proposed front and rear dormer roof extensions and internal layout changes.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2025-11-19
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- 91 Ribchester Road Clayton le Dale BB1 9HT
Proposed demolition of existing garage and construction of single-storey extension to rear, two-storey and single storey extension to side and paving over front garden to provide additional parking sp
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2024-06-26
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A brief summary of Wilpshire in Lancashire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wilpshire a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Wilpshire 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 Wilpshire

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Wilpshire. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Wilpshire.

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Wilpshire were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.

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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