Blacklaw Farm, Wilpshire Road, Rishton, Lancashire

Set within an attractive rural setting on the edge of Rishton, Blacklaw Farm presents a rare opportunity to acquire a traditional Lancashire farmhouse, stone barns and surrounding land with planning permission for the creation of four bespoke family homes (subject to the discharge of conditions). Planning permission was granted by Hyndburn Borough Council on 3rd August 2026 (Ref. 11/25/0517).

Occupying a private position accessed via a private lane from Wilpshire Road, the property enjoys a peaceful countryside setting surrounded by open farmland, while remaining conveniently located for nearby towns, the M65 motorway and the Ribble Valley.

The approved scheme carefully preserves the character of the existing farmstead, transforming the farmhouse and barns into four individually designed three-bedroom homes. The proposed development combines traditional Lancashire architecture with contemporary open-plan living, creating spacious family homes that sit naturally within their rural surroundings.

Each dwelling has been thoughtfully designed to maximise natural light and modern family living, incorporating high-quality materials and a strong emphasis on sustainability. The approved plans include fabric-first construction, integrated solar roof systems, ground source heat pumps, EV charging points, rainwater harvesting and high-performance insulation.

The surrounding land wraps around the farmstead and includes an area of hardstanding formerly occupied by a livestock building. It offers flexibility for a variety of uses including grazing livestock, equestrian paddocks or environmental land management schemes.

Rishton provides a range of everyday amenities including shops, schools and public houses, with additional facilities and rail links available at nearby Wilpshire and Ramsgreave. Blackburn, Burnley and Preston are all within easy reach, while the M65 provides excellent connectivity to the wider motorway network.

Blacklaw Farm represents an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a traditional rural property with planning permission already secured for a high-quality residential development in an accessible and highly desirable Lancashire countryside location.