Barley, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barley, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Barley
Barley is a quaint village located in the Pendle borough of Lancashire, England, and forms part of the civil parish of Barley-with-Wheatley Booth. Nestled between the Black Moss and Ogden Reservoirs, it is situated within the picturesque Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), making it an attractive location for potential planning applications.
District: Barley-with-Wheatley Booth
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Area Information
- Admin district: Burnley
- Parliamentary constituency: Burnley
- LSOA: Burnley 011C
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- other-theft: 1
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barley.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Barley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Barley.
- - Meadow Bank Barley Lane Barley Lancashire BB12 9LB
Prior Approval Notification (Agricultural Building): Erection of an agricultural storage building (30.48m length, 3.81m eaves height, 33.53m width, 6.1m height to ridge).
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Meadow View Barley Green Barley Lancashire BB12 9JU
Full: Erection of a single storey rear conservatory.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Barley House Farm Barley Lane Barley Lancashire BB12 9LB
Certificate of Lawful Use (S.191 Existing Development): Lawful start for the construction of 5 no. dwellings on land of Outline Planning Permission 13/15/0290P and 18/0598/REM.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Pendle | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - Boothman Park Barley New Road Barley Burnley Lancashire BB12 9LF
Full: Siting of a temporary mobile catering trailer with a paved picnic area within Boothman Park.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - - Narrowgates House Narrowgates Barley Burnley Lancashire BB12 9LD
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition: Discharge Condition 4 (Landscaping) and Condition 6 (Outdoor lighting) of Planning Permission 22/0310/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2023-04-21
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A brief summary of Barley in Lancashire
Barley is a quaint village located in the Pendle borough of Lancashire, England, and forms part of the civil parish of Barley-with-Wheatley Booth. Nestled between the Black Moss and Ogden Reservoirs, it is situated within the picturesque Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), making it an attractive location for potential planning applications. It sits within the Barley-with-Wheatley Booth district.
Neighbourhood safety in Barley is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Barley has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Newchurch and Spenbrook, Whitehough, Barley. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Barley includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Forest Of Bowland. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Barley 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.
Planning Activity in Barley
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Barley. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Barley.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Barley were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.