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

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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