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House prices in Pendle Borough Council: average £152,798, +8.3% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Pendle Borough Council received?
Pendle Borough Council received 804 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 88%.
How long does Pendle Borough Council take to decide applications?
Pendle Borough Council takes an average of 47 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Pendle Borough Council?
Pendle Borough Council approves 88% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Pendle Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Pendle Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Pendle Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Pendle Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Pendle Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 233 appeals were lodged against Pendle Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 33% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Pendle Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Pendle Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Pendle Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Pendle Borough Council delivers essential district-level services for the Borough of Pendle in Lancashire, North West England, while Lancashire County Council oversees county-level administration. Additionally, the borough is divided into civil parishes, which represent a third tier of local government, contributing to local planning and community initiatives. The council was established in 1 April 1974. The council is currently led by David Whipp (Liberal Democrat), who has held the position since 18 May 2023. The council comprises 33 councillors, with the most recent election held on 2 May 2024.

The council area encompasses 38 towns and villages, including Barnoldswick, Barrowford, Brierfield, Colne, Earby and Nelson. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Pendle Borough Council received 804 planning applications. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (261), discharge of conditions (121), tree works (89). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

233 planning appeals were lodged against Pendle Borough Council decisions, of which 66 were allowed and 133 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Pendle Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Pendle Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.