Barnoldswick, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barnoldswick, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · Town
Planning applications in Barnoldswick are administered by Pendle Borough Council. View the full Pendle Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Barnoldswick
Barnoldswick is a market town and civil parish located in the Borough of Pendle, Lancashire, within the historic West Riding of Yorkshire. Situated approximately 30 miles from Leeds and 40 miles from Lancaster, it is well-connected to nearby towns such as Skipton, Clitheroe, Burnley, and Keighley. With a population of 10,752, Barnoldswick presents a vibrant community for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 10,915 (2021)
District: Pendle
Website: http://www.barnoldswicktowncouncil.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £159,617 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Pendle
- Parliamentary constituency: Pendle and Clitheroe
- LSOA: Pendle 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barnoldswick.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barnoldswick.
- 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 Barnoldswick based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
42 planning applications found near Barnoldswick.
- - 82 Esp Lane Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5QQ
T1 Wild Cherry - Remove Reason: It is that it is very close to the adjacent house and the roots are damaging the dry stone wall and causing issues with the lawn.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - 26/0299/HHO - 7 Taylor Street Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5HS
Full: Erection of a detached domestic single storey garage with a retaining wall, alterations to land levels and the formation of access steps.
Status: Undecided | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-06-05 - - 35 Colne Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5QH
Certificate of Lawful Use (S.192 Proposed Development): Erection of a single storey rear extension and the insertion of a rear dormer with rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 10 Rainhall Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5AF
Full: Alterations to existing shopfront to include new shopfront window and door.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 26 Taylor Street Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5HS
Variation of Condition: Vary Condition 2 (Plans) of Planning Permission 23/0571/HHO.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 1 Fernlea Cottage Fernlea Avenue Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5DW
Full: Erection of a front fence.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 8 Malham View Close Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5SX
T1 and T2 are Alder trees on the plan, are on land at the rear of No8 Malham View Close, Barnoldswick, BB18 5SX We intend to fell these 2 trees, as they are taller than the surrounding trees and neare
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 2A Park Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5BG
Advertisement Consent: Display of 1 no. non-illuminated fascia sign.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Field To The South Of Lower Calf Hall Farm Esp Lane Barnoldswick Lancashire
Full: Erection of a menage with associated fencing, relocation of an existing mobile stable including the formation of a concrete base, and the extension of the existing mobile stable.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 14 Ash Grove Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5NN
Elderberry to cut down to approx 3' ( this has evidence someone has tried to ring bark and damage the tree, also one part has fallen out onto the fence) X1 sycamore tree next to the elderberry to remo
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - 2A Park Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5BG
Full: Replacement of windows and the alteration of an existing door to add a window to front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-11-23
View full details - - 27 Park Avenue Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5AT
Full: Erection of timber fences to front and rear yard and the erection of a timber pergola to the rear.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 10 Calf Hall Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5PX
Full: Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of The Greyhound Inn Manchester Road Barnoldswick Lancashire
Variation of Condition: Remove Condition 4 (Removal of holiday let restriction to use as a dwelling) of Planning Permission 21/0666/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - Overdene Manchester Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5QT
20% reduction of two yew trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Pendle | Date: 2024-10-22
View full details - - 1 Pleasant View Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5NP
Pruning of an Ash tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Pendle | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - Majestic Buildings Albert Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5AA
Full: Change of use from Use Class E to a drinking and eating establishment (Sui Generis) and internal works to create new male & female/disabled toilets, kitchen and a store room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2024-03-29
View full details - - Majestic Buildings Albert Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5AA
Advertisement Consent: Display of 1 no. fascia sign to front elevation, 1 no. projecting signage bracket using existing bracket and internally applied vinyl manifestation on existing glass windows.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Pendle | Date: 2024-03-29
View full details - - 7 - 9 Newtown Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5UQ
Full: Change of use from betting office (Sui Generis) into two self-contained flats (Use Class C3) on the 1st floor, mixed retail use services on the ground floor, reconstruct entrance onto the 1st fl
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2023-10-15
View full details - - 17 King Street Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5UW
Listed Building Consent: Replacement door to rear of property.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Pendle | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Barnoldswick in Lancashire
Barnoldswick is a market town and civil parish located in the Borough of Pendle, Lancashire, within the historic West Riding of Yorkshire. Situated approximately 30 miles from Leeds and 40 miles from Lancaster, it is well-connected to nearby towns such as Skipton, Clitheroe, Burnley, and Keighley. With a population of 10,752, Barnoldswick presents a vibrant community for potential planning applications and developments. The Town has a population of approximately 10,915 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Pendle district.
Property prices in Barnoldswick show an average sale price of £159,617, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Barnoldswick a particularly low-crime area.
Barnoldswick has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Calf Hall and Gillians, Barnoldswick, Barnoldswick, Cornmill and Valley Gardens, Barnoldswick. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Barnoldswick planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.barnoldswicktowncouncil.gov.uk/. 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 Barnoldswick
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Barnoldswick. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Barnoldswick.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Barnoldswick were full planning applications (15), discharge of conditions (8), tree works (5). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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