The free appeal record
Planning appeals in Ribble Valley, 2026
38 appeals decided in 2026, 39% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Dismissed7 October 2026· minor6011996Longworth House, Higher Ramsgreave Road, Ramsgreave, BB1 9DJ
conversion of former care home to a pair of semi -detached houses and associated extensions and alterations, including: new front porticos (one for each of the houses); single storey extensions to side and rear; partial double storey extension; and dormers to front and rear, allowing the roof space to be used for bedrooms
- Dismissed30 September 20266009649Land on the East Side of Hole House Lane, Tosside, Clitheroe, BB7 4TS
change of use of land from agriculture to mixed use agriculture and retail (siting of a food truck) with associated parking
- Dismissed25 September 2026· minor6009990Land to the South of Park Farm, Whalley, Wiswell, BB7 9LB
permission in principle for 1 self-build dwelling
- Dismissed24 September 2026· minor6009691Land, Land off Shire Lane (Adj Shire Lane House), Hurst Green, BB7 9QR
- Allowed22 September 2026· minor60093578 Longridge Road, Hurst Green, Clitheroe, BB7 9QP
Change of use of annex to separate dwelling house
- Notice varied and upheld3 September 20263374492Raja Farm, Land off York Road, Langho, Blackburn, BB6 8DS
- Allowed4 August 20266000878Barn at Talbot Hotel, 5 Talbot Street, Chipping, PR3 2QE
- Dismissed31 July 20266005832Woodfold Park Stud, Woodfold Park, Mellor, BB2 7QA
rear single-storey extension to detached dwellinghouse
- Unknown30 July 2026· enforcement33755102 Northcote Park, Langho, Blackburn, BB6 8FB
- Quashed On Legal Grounds30 July 2026· enforcement33755092 Northcote Park, Langho, Blackburn, BB6 8FB
- Dismissed17 July 20266006487Wood Top Farm, Chipping Road, Chaigley, PR3 2TS
Demolition of redundant barn and erection of farm worker's (self-build) dwelling to include new vehicular track
- Notice varied and upheld29 June 2026· enforcement3366045Bowland Wild Boar Park, Wardsley Road, Chipping , Lancashire, PR3 2HB
without planning permission: a) the carrying out of engineering operations and other installations on the Land including creation of areas of hardstanding, and wooden bases for tipis, and siting on the Land of a storage container, a mobile home, and of tipis for a period exceeding that permitted by the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) (“the Order”). b) change of use of the land to use as a wedding venue
- Notice varied and upheld29 June 2026· enforcement3366044Bowland Wild Boar Park, Wardsley Road, Chipping , Lancashire, PR3 2HB
without planning permission: a) the carrying out of engineering operations and other installations on the Land including creation of areas of hardstanding, and wooden bases for tipis, and siting on the Land of a storage container, a mobile home, and of tipis for a period exceeding that permitted by the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) (“the Order”). b) change of use of the land to use as a wedding venue
- Allowed26 June 2026· other6002999Black House Farm, Hole House Lane, Slaidburn, BB7 4TS
householder application for planning permission and listed building consent for extension and alteration of listed farmhouse and outbuilding
- Allowed26 June 2026· minor6006097Land Adjacent to Preston Road, Ribchester, PR3 3XL
erection of up to two dwellings
- Allowed24 June 2026· householder600637226 Whalley Road,, Langho, Langho, BB6 8EJ
a single storey side extension
- Allowed11 June 2026· major6002485Land off Longsight Road Langho Bounded by the Railway Northcote Park and Wildmans Farm, Langho, BB6 8AD
up to 300 residential dwellings, associated access, rail station car park, green infrastructure and sustainable drainage systems
- Allowed9 June 20266002998Black House Farm, Hole House Lane, Slaidburn, BB7 4TS
householder application for planning permission and listed building consent for extension and alteration of listed farmhouse and outbuilding
- Dismissed1 June 20266004430Bolton Fold Farm, Alston Lane, Longridge, PR3 3BN
erection of 3no. commercial buildings (10 commercial units Use Class B2, B8 and sui generis) and associated works
- Dismissed28 May 2026· minor6003663Horton Grange, Horton Road, Horton, BD23 3JT
change of use of an agricultural building to a dwelling house and for associated operational development under Class Q (a) and (b)
- Notice upheld28 May 2026· enforcement3363899Land Lying to Th North of Preston Road, Ribchester, Preston, PR3 3XL
without planning permission, the construction of concrete hardstanding's and siting of two modular structures on said hardstanding's, and the siting of a black metal and glass office style structure
- Allowed27 May 2026· minor600351615 Caton Close, Longridge, PR3 3RH
change of use from C3 dwellinghouse to C2 children’s residential care home (solo occupancy)
- Dismissed20 May 2026· minor600379619, Pendle St East, Sabden, Lancashire, BB7 9EQ
new build single storey dwelling house within existing garden curtilage
- Allowed2 April 2026· householder600299242 Painter Wood, Billington, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9JD
Single storey extensions to side and rear. Alterations to fenestration.” without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref. 3/2020/0163, dated 29 April 2020
- Dismissed30 March 2026· minor6001711Unit 1, Ridding Lane, Whalley, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB79HW
Change of use of agricultural land to exercise/play area for dogs. Erection of secure fencing and wooden shelter/rest area. Construction of limestone/gravel area for vehicle drop-offs and non-designated parking using existing gates’ without complying with a condition attached to planning permission reference 3/2018/1054, dated 16 January 2019
- Allowed27 March 2026· major6001560Higher College Farm, Lower Road, Longridge, PR3 2YY
Proposed erection of 34 Class E(g) units and one battery storage and maintenance unit with associated parking and access. Resubmission of application 3/2022/0553’ without complying with a condition attached to planning permission reference 3/2023/0706, dated 14th March 2025
- Dismissed24 March 2026· minor6002056Unit 7, Mitton Road Business Park, Whalley, Lancs, BB7 9YE
use of commercial unit class E(g) (iii) as a hair studio class E , class B8 storage and distribution and retention of mezzanine floor
- Notice varied and upheld23 March 2026· enforcement3365109Land at 4a Wiswell Lane, Whalley, BB7 9AF
‘Retrospective planning application for the retention of a single dwelling house and associated parking, soft and hard landscaping and associated works ’
- Dismissed23 March 2026· minor3365028Land Adjacent to 4a Wiswell Lane, Whalley, BB7 9AF
- Dismissed10 March 2026· ldc3359247Isaacs Farm Barn, Parsonage Lane, Chipping, Preston, PR3 2GJ
B2 general industrial use of land and buildings in association with an agricultural contractor and welding business
- Dismissed26 February 2026· minor6001713Silcock Park, Littlemoor Road, Clitheroe, Lancs, BB7 1EW
proposed installation of 4no steel storage containers on existing playing field
- Dismissed9 February 2026· minor6001629Evesons Barn, Simonstone Lane, Simonstone, Lancashire, BB127NU
Proposed change of use of land to residential with access track (60m long), gate (2m high) and boundary treatments (1.2m high fences and 1m high stone wall), bin store and parking area to the rear
- Dismissed9 February 2026· householder6001306The Old Dairy, Whitewell Road, Cow Ark, Clitheroe, BB7 3DG
described on the application form as “Two-storey side extension. Modification of an existing window opening to form a new front entrance door. Installation of solar panels and air source heat pump
- Dismissed9 February 2026· householder336653310 Barker Lane, Mellor, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 7ED
the ‘demolition of existing single storey porch/ bedroom/ utility, car port, conservatory and detached garage. Construction of two-storey side extension, single storey rear extension and new front porch. Replacement windows and doors, alterations and resurfacing of driveway and installation of solar panels and render finish to SE side elevation
- Allowed27 January 2026· minor6001643Beacon Fell View Caravan Park, Higher Road, Longridge, PR3 2TF
conversion of existing workshop to holiday cottage in association with Beacon Fell View Caravan Park. Proposed works to include creation of first floor and balcony, alterations to roof and insertion of new windows
- Allowed21 January 2026· ldc3374493Pinfold Farm Bungalow , Preston Road, Ribchester, PR3 3YD
Use as part of the domestic garden of Pinfold Farm
- Allowed12 January 2026· householder6001181Clementina, Barker Lane, Mellor, BB2 7EE
conservatory to side (southeast) elevation
- Allowed7 January 2026· minor3372635Land to the South of Chatburn Old Road, Chatburn, BB7 4QG
residential development of up to nine dwellings
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