Ribble Valley is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #212 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils

for householder decisions

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Ribble Valley decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

83%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #241 of 296

91%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #179 of 296

55%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (63%) #212 of 296

45%

Extended time limit

Above avg (41%) #194 of 296

64%

Minor dwellings approved

58 decided (1-9 homes)

67%

Major dwellings approved

6 decided (10+ homes)

59%

Change of use approved

51 decided

520

Total decisions

89 refused in the year to March 2026