Samlesbury Enterprise Zone Mellor Brook BB2 7FT

Pending 3/2026/0343 - Observations to Another Local Authority
Council
Date received
6 May 2026
Postcode
BB2 7FT
Type
Observations to Another Local Authority

Description

Consultation on South Ribble application 07/2026/00320/LDO. Prior notification of development for erection of two and three-storey innovation hub (Use classes Eg(i), (ii) and (iii)) with associated infrastructure, landscaping and access.

Ribble Valley
Planning Authority Score
3.1/10
Poor
#232 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Ribble Valley is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #218 out of 292. 46% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Ribble Valley decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #236 of 292
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #189 of 292
54%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #218 of 292
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #197 of 292
62%
Minor dwellings approved
63 decided (1-9 homes)
50%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
62%
Change of use approved
50 decided
533
Total decisions
91 refused in 2025