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Boarsgreave, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Boarsgreave, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

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

About Boarsgreave

Cowpe is a picturesque hamlet located in Rossendale, Lancashire, nestled in the South Pennines near the Pennine Bridleway and north of Scout Moor Wind Farm. It is surrounded by the towns of Rawtenstall to the west, Bacup to the east, and Waterfoot to the north, with Rochdale situated directly to the south. The name 'Cowpe' is believed to originate from the term 'Cow Pastures', reflecting the area's agricultural heritage. This setting may be of interest for planning applications due to its rural character and proximity to notable landmarks.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £186,439 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

  • Admin district: Rossendale
  • Parliamentary constituency: Hyndburn
  • LSOA: Rossendale 002F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Boarsgreave.

Keyword Scorecard

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

  • 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 Boarsgreave based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Boarsgreave in Lancashire

Cowpe is a picturesque hamlet located in Rossendale, Lancashire, nestled in the South Pennines near the Pennine Bridleway and north of Scout Moor Wind Farm. It is surrounded by the towns of Rawtenstall to the west, Bacup to the east, and Waterfoot to the north, with Rochdale situated directly to the south. The name 'Cowpe' is believed to originate from the term 'Cow Pastures', reflecting the area's agricultural heritage. This setting may be of interest for planning applications due to its rural character and proximity to notable landmarks.

Property prices in Boarsgreave show an average sale price of £186,439, 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 Boarsgreave a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Boarsgreave 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 Boarsgreave

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Boarsgreave.

The most common application types near Boarsgreave were discharge of conditions (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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