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Planning in Pendle by area

In the last month there were 34 new planning applications and 26 decisions worth knowing about across Pendle, and 85% of those decided were approved. Here is every area ranked, the biggest housing schemes and what people are applying for.

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34new applicationslast 31 days
26decisions22 approved, 4 refused
85%approval rateof applications approved or refused
3new homes applied forin new applications, last 31 days

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Busiest this month: Brierfield (35), Nelson (35) and Colne (7). The middle Pendle area had 4.

Every area, ranked

1BrierfieldBB9351817151–
2NelsonBB9351916141–
3ColneBB873431–
4BarrowfordBB952330–
5EarbyBB1854110–
6FenceBB1254101–
7SoughBB1854110–
8BarnoldswickBB18431103
9ReedleyBB1042220–
10Wheatley LaneBB1241321–
11FoulridgeBB831220–
12BlackoBB921110–
13WinewallBB822000–
14BarleyBB1210110–
15HighamBB1210101–
16KelbrookBB1811000–
17TrawdenBB811000–

New applications and decisions worth knowing about within each area’s circle over the last 31 days. Minor items such as tree work notices aren’t counted. Areas overlap, so one application can count in more than one area. Tap a column to sort.

The biggest housing schemes

3 new homes at 43 Park Avenue Barnoldswick Lancashire3BarnoldswickApplied for24 Sept

Applications and decisions in the last month for three or more homes, counted from the council’s description. Tap a scheme for the details and a link to the council’s planning page.

What people are applying for

Rear extension1788189%
Loft conversion6330100%
Change of use4400–
Going green3102–
Demolition2110–
New homes2110–
Side extension1100–
Extension1100–
New signs1100–
New takeaway planned1100–
Outline plans1100–
Other21119190%

Applications and decisions worth knowing about across Pendle, last 31 days. An approval rate needs at least three decisions.

Recently refused

4 applications refused in the last month.

Where the figures come from

Applications and decisions come from the council’s planning website, gathered by UK PlanIt. We count each area as a circle round its middle, the same as on its MeBabber page. Some dates are estimated from the application number, and we never show applicants’ names.

See our sources and their licences. Figures update every night.

Planning in every area

Questions people ask

Which areas of Pendle have the most planning applications?

Over the last month, the busiest areas for planning were Brierfield (35), Nelson (35), Colne (7), Barrowford (5) and Earby (5), counting new applications and decisions worth knowing about. The middle area had 4.

How many planning applications are approved in Pendle?

Of the 26 applications approved or refused in the last month, 22 were approved and 4 refused: an approval rate of 85%.

What are people in Pendle applying for?

The most common plans over the last month were rear extension (17), loft conversion (6) and change of use (4).

Where are new homes planned in Pendle?

The biggest housing scheme in the last month was 3 new homes at 43 Park Avenue Barnoldswick Lancashire (3 homes, applied for). The areas with the most new homes applied for were Barnoldswick (3).