Churchgates Church Street Ribchester PR3 3XS
Decided - Final Decision
3/2026/0304 - Application for tree works
Description
Crown raise T2 Copper Beech to 5.2m over highway and remove any dead wood.
Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
15 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
With conditions
Lower Alston Farm Riverside Ribchester PR3 3XS
Proposed engineering works to form an open silage clamp (three walls and slab only).
2024
With conditions
Lower Alston Farm Riverside Ribchester PR3 3XS
Proposed engineering works to form an open silage clamp (three walls and slab only).
2024
Approved
Lower Alston Farm Riverside Ribchester PR3 3XS
Prior notification for roofing over existing open silage clamp.
2024
Approved
Lower Alston Farm Riverside Ribchester PR3 3XS
Prior notification for roofing over existing open silage clamp.
2021
With conditions
St Wilfreds Church Riverside Ribchester PR3 3XS
Application to fell 1 x Cherry Tree,1 x Beech Tree and remove failed primary limb from ma…
2019
With conditions
Lower Alston Farm Riverside Ribchester PR3 3XS
Erection of steel framed livestock building.
2019
With conditions
Lower Alston Farm Riverside Ribchester PR3 3XS
Erection of steel framed livestock building.
2018
With conditions
St Wilfreds Church Riverside Ribchester PR3 3XS
Application to remove elderberry tree and two large apple trees with overhanging branches…
2018
With conditions
St Wilfreds Church Riverside Ribchester PR3 3XS
Application to remove elderberry tree and two large apple trees with overhanging branches…
2016
With conditions
Rectory Church Street Ribchester PR3 3XS
Removal of limb from a sycamore tree in conservation area
2016
With conditions
Rectory Church Street Ribchester PR3 3XS
Removal of limb from a sycamore tree in conservation area
2016
With conditions
Lower Alston Farm Riverside Ribchester Preston PR3 3XS
Construction of an above ground steel circular slurry store alongside existing store
2016
With conditions
Lower Alston Farm Riverside Ribchester Preston PR3 3XS
Construction of an above ground steel circular slurry store alongside existing store
2016
With conditions
Lower Barn 1 and 2 Lower Barn Cottages Riverside Ribchester PR3 3XS
Proposed garage at 1 Lower Barn Cottages, proposed garage and new vehicular access at 2 L…
2016
With conditions
Lower Barn 1 and 2 Lower Barn Cottages Riverside Ribchester PR3 3XS
Proposed garage at 1 Lower Barn Cottages, proposed garage and new vehicular access at 2 L…
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.
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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
