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Land at 3 Grindleton View Chatburn Clitheroe BB7

Description

An outstanding opportunity to acquire a superb building plot with full planning permission, situated in a highly desirable semi-rural position within the Ribble Valley. Set amidst open countryside and enjoying uninterrupted views across rolling farmland, this plot offers the perfect canvas for the creation of an impressive, individually designed detached residence in one of the Ribble Valleys most sought-after locations.

The plot extends to a generous size and benefits from a carefully considered planning consent for a substantial detached self-build home, designed to provide spacious, flexible and well-balanced accommodation over two floors. The approved scheme allows for a high-quality family home that takes full advantage of its setting, with principal living spaces and glazing positioned to maximise natural light and the exceptional countryside outlook.

Surrounding the proposed dwelling are private gardens, offering ample space for landscaped lawns, terraces and outdoor entertaining areas, while maintaining a strong sense of privacy and connection to the surrounding landscape.

Despite its idyllic setting, the plot is conveniently located for access to the a59 with direct links to Skipton, Blackburn and all Ribble Valley villages, each offering a variety of amenities including independent shops, traditional public houses, cafés and restaurants. The area is also well regarded for its excellent schools and provides straightforward commuter links to nearby market towns and the wider regional road network.

This rare development opportunity will appeal to discerning buyers looking to design and build a bespoke home tailored to their own requirements, whether in a traditional or contemporary style (subject to planning).

Opportunities of this quality, with full planning permission and such attractive open views, are seldom available in the Ribble Valley, making this a truly special offering.

Full details on the planning can be found using the following link:

Planning Application Number 3/2025/0878

Approx. Gross Internal Areas

First Floor - 24m2 (258.33 Sq Ft)

Ground Floor - 202.86m2 (2,183.63 Sq Ft)

Lower Ground Floor - 59.25m2 (637.76 Sq Ft)

Lower Ground Floor Including Garage - 111.39m2 (1,198.99 Sq Ft)

Total Approx GIA Excluding Garage - 286.11m2 (3,079.66 Sq Ft)

Total Approx GIA Including Garage - 338.25m2 (3,640.89 Sq Ft)

Services

All mains services are available but not currently connected.

Tenure

We understand from the owners to be Freehold.

Council Tax

TBC

Viewings

Strictly by appointment only.

Disclaimer

Athertons and their clients give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property, either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their clients or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statements that are made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representation of facts. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate.

The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents and neither Athertons nor their clients have tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

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Date Posted
2026-08-28

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Private Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Chatburn Church of England Primary School172 metresOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    132
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    29
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Clitheroe Pendle Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    349
    Type
    Community school
  • Clitheroe Brookside Primary School2 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    87
    Type
    Community school
  • Waddington and West Bradford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    200
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Bowland High1.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    644
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Clitheroe Royal Grammar School2.1 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,496
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ribblesdale School2.5 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 16
    Pupils
    1,437
    Type
    Community school
  • St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy6.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,117
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Marsden Heights Community College7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,047
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Tesco Clitheroe Superstore, Clitheroe2.1 miles
Lidl Clitheroe, Clitheroe2.2 miles
Booths Clitheroe, Clitheroe2.4 miles

GP surgery

Pendleside Medical Pract2.2 miles

Pharmacy

The Clitheroe Pharmacy2.2 miles

Hospital

Clitheroe Community Hospital0.9 miles

Green space

Playing Field98 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Clitheroe Rail Station2.3 miles

Nearest bus stop

Christ Church37 metres

Typical drive times

Padiham15 min · 8 miles
Clitheroe5 min · 2.1 miles
Barnoldswick16 min · 9.4 miles
Great Harwood15 min · 9 miles
Preston (city)32 min · 20 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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