Land adjacent to White Hill Stud Equestrian Centre Higher Trapp House Trapp Lane Simonstone BB12 7QW

1. 10 Aug 2026

   Received by Ribble Valley

2. 3 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 8 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 29 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Ribble Valley took a median of 64 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Ribble Valley for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Ribble Valley decided full applications in a median of 85 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Higher Trapp Barn Trapp Lane Simonstone BB12 7QW

  38512 Submitted 4 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  Alterations and refurbishment works to the existing dwelling and erection of a single storey extension to the front.

  Granted Full applications Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• Trapp Forge Trapp Lane Simonstone Burnley BB12 7QW

  32691 Submitted 5 Feb 2021 100 yards away

  Retrospective application for 4 storage containers, secure perimeter fence and proposed timber fence to south east of hardstanding.

  Granted Full applications 13 docs
  Small domestic

• The Old Stables Trapp Lane Simonstone BB12 7QW

  32567 Submitted 23 Dec 2020 100 yards away

  Proposed structure to provide ancillary storage for equipment, feed, bedding and materials, for use in the adjacent equestrian facility.

  Refused Full applications 12 docs

• Higher Trapp Hotel Trapp Lane Simonstone BB12 7QW

  36695 Submitted 29 Jul 2024 150 yards away

  Retention of two unauthorised sheds with decking and fencing containing hot tubs in garden area to front of hotel.

  Refused Full applications 15 docs

• Land adjacent to Rock Bottom Whins Lane Simonstone BB12 7QT

  36144 Submitted 30 Jan 2024 300 yards away

  Certificate of Lawfulness for regularisation of vehicular access into the disused quarry from Whins Lane, felling of trees and removal of topsoil.

  Refused Lawful development Trees 10 docs

• High Lea Cottage Whins Lane Simonstone BB12 7QU

  36678 Submitted 24 Jul 2024 350 yards away

  Proposed demolition of existing conservatory, garage, oil store and the north west corner of the building. Construction of canopy over front door, single-storey extension to side and single-storey extension to rear with decking. Construction of double garage with mezzanine storage above including new paved area and resin bound hardstanding to front. Installation of electric gates at vehicular entrance.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 38660 Granted

  Highcliffe Cottage Lower Chapel Lane Grindleton BB7 4RN

  Proposed change of use from residential dwelling to holiday let.

  Received 29 Jul, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 38560 Refused

  Land north of Woodpecker House Sawley Old Brow Sawley BB7 4LF

  Proposed construction of one single-storey short-term holiday let.

  Received 23 Jun, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 38472 Granted

  81 Chatburn Road Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 2AS

  Proposed single storey rear extension, proposed balcony to the rear, internal alterations and conversion of the existing garage to lounge.

  Received 14 May, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 38691 Granted

  Land at George Street Longridge PR3 3JS

  Conversion of storage building to two bedroom single storey dwelling and garage.

  Received 6 Aug, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 38664 Granted

  Higher Greenhead Farm Gisburn Road Sawley BB7 4LQ

  Proposed concreting an area of hardcore yard to allow the separation of clean and dirty water.

  Received 29 Jul, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Full applications