How long do planning decisions take near Bent Gate?

The average planning decision time near Bent Gate is 63 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Bent Gate?

The planning approval rate near Bent Gate is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bent Gate?

The most common type of planning application near Bent Gate is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bent Gate?

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Bent Gate, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bent Gate, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Bent Gate are administered by Rossendale Borough Council. View the full Rossendale Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Bent Gate

Bent Gate is a suburb located just one mile south of Haslingden town centre in Lancashire, England. Notably, it is home to Haslingden Cricket Club's ground, known as Bentgate, which has been a local fixture since 1853. This area may present various planning opportunities and considerations for developers and residents alike.

District: Rossendale

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £244,142 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Rossendale
Parliamentary constituency: Rossendale and Darwen
LSOA: Rossendale 010D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bent Gate.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bent Gate.

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 Bent Gate based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Bent Gate.

2026/0228 - Tor View School Clod Lane Haslingden Rossendale Lancashire BB4 6LR
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Construction Method Statement), pursuant to planning approval 2026/0117 for the erection of a 2 no. storey modular building to provide changing rooms and s
Status: Undecided | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2026-06-19
2026/0224 - Stables Bentgate House Clod Lane Haslingden Rossendale Lancashire BB4 6LR
LDC: A commencement has been made for the change of use and conversion of vacant stable block to for 1 no. dwelling, approved under application no. 2024/0128 dated 03/09/2024 and follows the discharge
Status: Undecided | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2026-06-16
2026/0138 - Land At Rossendale Golf Club Ewood Lane Haslingden Rossendale Lancashire BB4 6LH
Erection of a steel framed storage building, materials storage bunkers, a vehicle washdown facility and creation of 4No greenstaff car parking spaces within a secure compound together with associated
Status: Undecided | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2026-04-16
- 60 Rydal Road Haslingden Rossendale BB4 4EF
Householder: Single story porch extension to the front elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2023-10-13
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- 24 Thirlmere Avenue Haslingden Rossendale BB4 6LU
Householder: 2 Storey side extension and 1 storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Bent Gate in Lancashire

Property prices in Bent Gate show an average sale price of £244,142, 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 Bent Gate a particularly low-crime area.

Bent Gate has one conservation area within its boundaries: Irwell Vale. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.

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Planning Activity in Bent Gate

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Bent Gate. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bent Gate may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 63 days on average, decisions near Bent Gate slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Bent Gate were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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