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Ribble Valley Borough Council

Planning policy

We are responsible for producing policy documents that guide how land is used in the Ribble Valley.

Following the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act in 2004, a new approach to local policy making is now used. This will replace The Districwide Local Plan with the new Local Development Framework.


Planning Policy Consultation

Planning Policy Consultation

View current planning policy consultation.

Local Development Framework

Local Development Framework

Learn about the Local Development Framework (LDF).

Districtwide Local Plan

Districtwide Local Plan

The Local Plan for the Ribble Valley.


Housing Needs Survey

Housing Needs Survey

Information about housing needs in the Ribble Valley.

Core Strategy

Core Strategy

The Core Strategy sets out development in the borough until 2028.

Contact Us

Contact Us

Contact information for Planning Policy.