Development control

The planning system regulates the use of land and buildings in the public interest by making sure the right things are built in the right place.

The Development control department therefore helps to protect the environment in towns and the countryside.

Planning: Residential - Information on residential planning such as conservatories and extensions

Planning: Business - Information on commercial planning such as businesses, farms and advertisements

Conservation Areas - There are many Conservation Areas within the Borough, this section answers questions associated with them

Listed Buildings - There are many listed buildings within the Borough and special controls apply to all of these. This section provides a list of listed buildings within the area as well as answering many of the questions associated with them

Planning Notices - Downloadable copies of the Weekly List, Weekly Decided List, Planning and Development Committee Agenda and the Appeals List

More information on Development control

• Planning Application Comments Form

Although no specialist equipment is available to help those with disabilities, our staff will assist in any way possible.

General advice and access to planning records is available throughout office hours, ie. 9am - 5pm weekdays. Specific advice from a planning officer is available during special clinics. Please telephone 01200 414499 to find out when a planning officer is next available.

• Planning - Residential
• Planning Applications and Committee
• Useful Planning Links
• Enforcement
• Planning Common Questions
• Appeals
• Development Services News
• Ownership of land
• Welcome to Development Control
• Local Development Orders

Contact: RVBC Planning Department

Email: planning@ribblevalley.gov.uk

Telephone: 01200 414499

Fax: 01200 414487

Visit: RVBC Planning Department

RVBC, Church Walk, Clitheroe