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110 in the last 90 days21 in the last 308 in the last 1486% approveddecisions typically take 83 days

Source: Rossendale Borough Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 193 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Packhorse Farm House Market Street Edenfield Bury Lancashire BL0 0HJ
Approval of details reserved by conditions 8 (Bat Mitigation Scheme), 9 (Bat Friendly Lighting Plan), 11 (Invasive Species Method Statement), 13 (Archaeological Building Recording), 16 (Construction Management Plan), 17 (Construction of Site Access) and 18 (Future Management and Maintenance of Access and Parking), pursuant to planning permission 2025/0417
PendingReceived 21 Oct 20262026/0390
Hollingate Farm Rising Bridge Road Haslingden Rossendale Lancashire BB5 2SW
A REQUEST AS TO WHETHER PRIOR APPROVAL IS REQUIRED IN RESPECT OF THE ERECTION OF AN AGRICULTURAL STORAGE BUILDING at Hollingate Farm, Rising Bridge, Accrington, BB5 2SW
PendingReceived 19 Oct 20262026/0418
Wavell House Holcombe Road Helmshore Rossendale Lancashire
Change of use from vacant office to 20 x residential dwellinghouses (Use Class C3)
PendingReceived 19 Oct 20262026/0419
29 Horncliffe Close Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 6EE
Section 73 application to vary Condition 2 (Approved Plans), pursuant to planning approval 2026/0072: to enable amendments to the approved first floor side extension so that its front elevation is built flush with the front of the main dwelling, rather than set back by 1m.
PendingReceived 15 Oct 20262026/0377
Driving Gate Cottage Goodshaw Lane Crawshawbooth Rossendale Lancashire BB4 8DJ
Application for the discharge of Condition 14 (Contaminated Land Verification) pursuant to planning permission 2024/0010
PendingReceived 15 Oct 20262026/0416

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Rossendale Borough Council received?

Rossendale Borough Council received 527 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 86%.

How long does Rossendale Borough Council take to decide applications?

Rossendale Borough Council takes an average of 83 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 Rossendale Borough Council?

Rossendale Borough Council approves 86% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Rossendale Borough Council?

Submit your representation to Rossendale 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 Rossendale Borough Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Rossendale Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Rossendale Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 306 appeals were lodged against Rossendale Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 31% success rate.

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

Planning Applications by Town in Rossendale Borough Council

58 towns and villages. Click any town for a planning search of applications nearby.

Bacup Balladen Bank Lane Belgrave Bent Gate Boarsgreave Britannia Broad Clough Chatterton Cloughfold Constable Lee Cowpe

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Rossendale Borough Council, located in Lancashire, England, oversees a vibrant local government district known for its scenic landscapes and rich history. The council is headquartered in Bacup, with Rawtenstall as its largest town, alongside Haslingden and Whitworth. Named after the picturesque Rossendale Valley, this area is situated in the upper reaches of the River Irwell, making it an appealing location for planning applications and community development.

The council area encompasses 58 towns and villages, including Bacup, Haslingden and Rawtenstall. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Rossendale Borough Council received 527 planning applications. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (28), tree works (26), outline applications (13).

306 planning appeals were lodged against Rossendale Borough Council decisions, of which 82 were allowed and 183 were dismissed (31% success rate).

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