Planning application
Land off the A59 (near Whalley WWTW)
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Consultation on LCC application LCC/2026/0032 for new temporary vehicular access off the A59 and associated works to be used for the construction of a proposed combined sewer overflow scheme on adjacent land north of Whittams Farm.
As published by the council, reference 38745
Application record
- Reference
- 38745
- Type
- Observations to Another Local Authority
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 25 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 10 Sep 2026
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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25 Aug 2026
Received by Ribble Valley
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8 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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10 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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15 Sep 2026
Status changed to Registered
Previously New.
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 5 November 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.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with Ribble Valley for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Ribble Valley decided less common application types in a median of 26 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About less common application types
This application sits outside the common categories, and the council record linked on this page sets out the specific procedure that applies. More in our guide to planning application types.
Other less common application types
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38626 Granted
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Prior notification for proposed erection of new agricultural building under Part 6 Class A of the GDPO.
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38698 Granted
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38680 Granted
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Prior notification for a proposed steel framed agricultural building 27.4m long, 12.2m wide, 9.1m high to eaves, 10.8m high to ridge under Part 6 Class A of the GDPO.
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38672 Granted
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Prior notification for proposed new track 193m x 4.5m under Part 6 Class A of the GDPO.