Search Bacup planning applications
17 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Bacup · updated daily · Rossendale Borough Council
- Land Off Fieldfare Way Bacup LancashireAwaiting decisionNon-Material Amendment pursuant to planning permission APP/B2355/W/24/3356090 and 2026/0142 to landscaping on public open space at the site entrance, to enable replacement planting.Received 10 Nov 20262026/0434
- Land South Of Blackwood Road Stacksteads Bacup LancashireAwaiting decisionProposed demolition of a 2 storey detached house and construction of a proposed residential development of 41no. dwellings (Use Class C3) with, access, associated infrastructure and landscaping.Received 13 Oct 20262026/0411
- 27 Hoghton Avenue Bacup Lancashire OL13 9RDAwaiting decisionHouseholder : Two-storey side extension and associated parkingReceived 7 Oct 20262026/0399
- Land On The West Side Of Dale Street Bacup Lancashire OL13 8APAwaiting decisionPermission in Principle: Construction of 2-3 new dwellings with associated access, parking and landscapingReceived 24 Sep 20262026/0367
- Greenhill Garage Rochdale Road Bacup Lancashire OL13 9NSAwaiting decisionErection of 3 no. detached dwellings with associated car parking and garden spaces.Received 15 Sep 20262026/0381
Planning in Bacup
- Approved
- 97%
- 33 of 33 decided
- Decision time
- about 12 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bacup in the last 24 months, from Rossendale Borough Council's planning register.
Decided by Rossendale Borough CouncilCouncil page
Around Bacup
Postcode districts
OL13 77 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Rossendale Borough Council
For home projects and trades
- Architects in BacupFor planning applications, extensions and new builds.
- Building contractors in BacupLocal builders for approved plans and permitted development.
Builders and trades: get new Bacup jobs that match your work. See Leads
Application types: Rear extensionsLoft conversionsHouseholder applicationsTree works & TPOListed building consentChange of useAnnexes & granny flatsSolar panelsBarn conversionsBasement extensions
About Bacup
Bacup is a town located in the Rossendale Borough of Lancashire, nestled in the scenic South Pennines near the borders of West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester. Positioned in the Rossendale and upper Irwell Valleys, it lies approximately 4 miles east of Rawtenstall, 6 miles north of Rochdale, and 7 miles south of Burnley. As of the 2011 Census, Bacup had a population of 13,323, making it a vibrant community with potential opportunities for planning applications.
Property prices in Bacup show an average sale price of £178,208, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Bacup area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bacup a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Bacup has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bacup planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Bacup, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Bacup. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.
The most common types were tree works (3), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).