Planning authority
Ribble Valley Borough Council
Adopted plan 11.8 years old; plan in preparation: early consultation; HDT 425%.
- Plan over 5 years old
Adopted plan
| Plan | Core Strategy 2008 – 2028: A Local Plan for Ribble Valley |
| Adopted | 16 December 2014 |
| Age | 11.8 years |
| Plan period | 2008–2028 |
| Housing requirement | 5,600 homes |
| Council's page | The adopted plan |
Plan in preparation
| Plan | Ribble Valley Local Plan Review |
| Stage | Early consultation |
| Latest event | Timetable published, 1 November 2025 |
| Next dated event | None dated |
| Council's page | The plan in preparation |
From the national planning data platform, which can lag behind the council. Known gaps
Housing Delivery Test
| Measurement | 425% (2025) |
Applications
| Period | July 2025 to June 2026 |
| Received | 509 |
| Decided | 487 |
| Granted | 401 (82%; England 87%) |
| Refused | 86 |
| Major applications decided | 13, of which 10 granted |
| Quarter | Received | Decided | Granted | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July to September 2025 | 130 | 124 | 105 | 19 |
| October to December 2025 | 109 | 130 | 107 | 23 |
| January to March 2026 | 138 | 100 | 84 | 16 |
| April to June 2026 | 132 | 133 | 105 | 28 |
Appeals
| Decided | 1 September 2021 to 28 August 2026 |
| Planning appeals | 129: 35 allowed, 4 split, 90 dismissed |
| Householder appeals | 48: 14 allowed, 1 split, 33 dismissed |
| Allowed in full or in part | 31% (England 32%) |
Latest planning appeals
| Decided | Site | Development | Procedure | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | Woodfold Park Stud, Woodfold Park, Mellor, BB2 7QA Application 3/2025/0899 | Written Representations | Dismissed | |
| 17 July 2026 | Wood Top Farm, Chipping Road, Chaigley, PR3 2TS Application 3/2025/0569 | Minor Dwellings, 1 home | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 26 June 2026 | Land adjacent to Preston Road, Ribchester, Lancashire, PR3 3XL Application 3/2026/0050 | Minor Dwellings, 2 homes | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 11 June 2026 | Land off Longsight Road Langho bounded by the railway Northcote Park and Wildmans Farm, Langho, BB6 8AD Application 3/2025/0196 | Major dwellings, 300 homes | Inquiry | Allowed |
| 9 June 2026 | Black House Farm, Hole House Lane, Slaidburn, BB7 4TS Application 3/2025/0523 | Hearing | Split Decision | |
| 1 June 2026 | Bolton Fold Farm, Alston Lane, Longridge, PR3 3BN Application 3/2025/0141 | Major offices/R&D/light industry | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 28 May 2026 | Horton Grange, Horton Road, Horton, BD23 3JT Application 3/2025/0397 | Change of use, 1 home | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 27 May 2026 | 15 Caton Close, Longridge, PR3 3RH Application 3/2025/0713 | Change of use | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 20 May 2026 | 19, Pendle St East, Sabden, Lancashire, BB7 9EQ Application 3/2025/0531 | Minor Dwellings, 1 home | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 30 March 2026 | Unit 1, Ridding Lane, Whalley, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB79HW Application 3/2023/0659 | Change of use | Written Representations | Dismissed |
Each outcome links to the case on the Planning Inspectorate's site, where the decision letter is published.
Changes recorded
No changes recorded since the tracker started.