Nine More Holiday Lodges Approved at Ribble Valley View, Old Langho

Ribble Valley Borough Council has approved plans for nine more holiday lodges at Ribble Valley View, the established lodge park on Old Langho Road in Langho, near Blackburn. The decision was issued on 15 October 2026 under application 3/2026/0446, and permission has been granted with a list of conditions that the park will need to meet before and during the works.

It is a modest expansion rather than a new park, but it is a useful example of how holiday lodge growth is being handled in rural Lancashire, and what kinds of conditions councils are now attaching to this sort of scheme.

What has been approved

The application, submitted on behalf of Ribble Valley View Lodge Park by A V Town Planning Ltd, sought permission for the "erection of 9 no. holiday lodges". According to the council’s planning portal, it was registered on 2 July 2026 and approved with conditions on 15 October 2026.

The supporting planning statement describes the new lodges as timber units of similar appearance to those already on the park, sited in the midst of the existing development. The statement also says the proposal "only represents a marginal increase in the number of lodges on the park".

The Lancashire Telegraph reported on the application when it was submitted, noting that the extra lodges would sit on a grassed area between the park’s existing Phase 2 and Phase 3 developments, and that the park forms part of a tourism scheme first approved in 2010 as a farm diversification project.

Holiday use only

One of the clearest conditions on the decision notice relates to occupancy. The lodges must be used for short-term holiday purposes only, and must not be occupied at any time as permanent residential accommodation or as anyone’s main home. The park operator is also required to keep an up-to-date register of lodge owners and occupiers, including their main home addresses, and to make it available to the council on request.

This type of condition is common on holiday parks across the UK. It keeps holiday accommodation separate from housing, and it is something every buyer and owner of a holiday lodge or static caravan should be aware of when thinking about how they use their unit.

Tree planting and biodiversity net gain

The scheme falls under the biodiversity net gain (BNG) rules that now apply to most new development in England. The decision notice requires a Biodiversity Gain Plan to be submitted to and approved by the council before development begins, prepared in line with the ecology walkover and BNG strategy submitted with the application.

The planning statement explains how the park intends to meet this requirement: "an area of extensive tree planting on the southeast and northwest boundaries of the site" is proposed, both to satisfy BNG and to help the lodge park sit more comfortably in the wider landscape. A landscape and habitat management plan, with long-term maintenance responsibilities, must also be approved before any above-ground works.

A footpath diversion before works start

A public footpath, recorded as FP0306005, currently runs through the park and on towards a footbridge over Dinkley Brook. The new layout means it will need to be re-routed.

Lancashire County Council’s highways response makes the point clearly: planning permission does not in itself divert a public right of way. The applicant will need to apply for a Diversion Order, and that order "will have to be certified and in place before works can commence". The decision notice adds that the applicant should contact the county council’s Public Rights of Way team before any development work begins. The planning statement says the park has already been in discussion with footpaths officers to agree a suitable route.

Other conditions

As with most lodge schemes, there is a set of practical conditions too. These include a construction management plan covering working hours, deliveries and vehicle routing; a delivery timetable and route assessment; parking and turning areas in place before occupation; a sustainable drainage strategy; approval of any external lighting to limit light spill; and no changes to ground levels without consent. Development must begin within three years, and the park will also need a site licence from the council.

The Hoseasons connection

The planning statement says that, as with earlier phases, a percentage of the new lodges is intended to be retained in the park’s ownership and operated in conjunction with Hoseasons, with the aim of supporting the wider tourism economy in the Ribble Valley. The Lancashire Telegraph also quoted this from the statement. It is an intention set out in the application rather than a planning condition.

What it means for owners

For anyone who already owns a holiday home at Ribble Valley View, or at a park nearby, this is a small and fairly typical change. The conditions are designed to manage construction traffic, drainage, lighting and landscaping. If you own on the park, it is worth keeping an eye on the footpath diversion and construction timetable, as these will shape when and how the works happen. Your park operator is the best first point of contact for any questions.

More broadly, approvals like this show continued demand for holiday accommodation in the North West. Whether you are planning to stay put, upgrade or move on, it can help to know your options. If you are looking at the wider picture, our coverage of the Caravan and Motorhome Club 2026 Site Awards looks at how parks are being recognised for sustainability, and we also buy caravans across the region, including around Blackpool.

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