Brierfield, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Brierfield, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · Town
Planning applications in Brierfield are administered by Pendle Borough Council. View the full Pendle Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Brierfield
Brierfield is a town and civil parish located in the Borough of Pendle, Lancashire, England. Situated just 3 miles northeast of Burnley and 1 mile from both Nelson and Reedley, Brierfield is home to a population of 8,193, as recorded in the 2011 census. This growing community presents various opportunities for planning applications and developments in the region.
Population: 9,472 (2021)
District: Pendle
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £144,098 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Pendle
- Parliamentary constituency: Burnley
- LSOA: Pendle 013A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Brierfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brierfield.
- 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 Brierfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near Brierfield.
- - 43 Commercial Street Brierfield Lancashire BB9 5SG
Full: Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-06-27
View full details - - Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street Brierfield Lancashire BB9 5BE
Full: Replacement of existing palisade fencing with security fencing.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - 26/0374/FUL - Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street Brierfield Lancashire BB9 5BE
Full: Replacement of existing palisade fencing with security fencing.
Status: Undecided | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-06-10 - - Land To The South Of Chamber Hil Farm Clitheroe Road Brierfield Lancashire
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition: Discharge Condition 20 (Validation report) of Planning Permission 24/0725/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - 26/0314/TPO - 10 Clitheroe Road Brierfield Lancashire BB9 5PX
Tree Species: Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) Proposed Works: Pollard to 8 metres Location: South east corner of garden The subject chestnut tree has been under regular monitoring for the past two ye
Status: Undecided | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-05-13 - - Land To The South Of Chamber Hil Farm Clitheroe Road Brierfield Lancashire
Full: Erection of a detached single storey outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Unit 1 The Motor House Yard Crabtree Street Brierfield Lancashire BB9 5AR
Full: Erection of a single storey extension to existing car body workshop.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - 26/0288/FUL - Unit 1 The Motor House Yard Crabtree Street Brierfield Lancashire BB9 5AR
Full: Erection of a single storey extension to existing car body workshop.
Status: Undecided | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-05-06 - - 27 Wood Street Brierfield Lancashire BB9 5AS
Certificate of Lawful Use (S.192 Proposed Development): Change of use from dwelling (Use Class C3) to a Residential Institution for 1 no. child (Use Class C2).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Northlight Pendle Northlight Parade Brierfield Lancashire BB9 5EG
Listed Building Consent: Display of 1 no. roof-mounted sign to the West Elevation of building 1 and 1 no. roof-mounted sign to the South Elevation of building 2.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Former 14 Commercial Street Brierfield Lancashire BB9 5HH
Full: Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Footpath outside 436-438, Marton Road, Middlesbrough
Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Middlesbrough | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 47 Stanley Street Brierfield Lancashire BB9 5DL
Full: Demolition of the existing single storey rear extension and the erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Development Site At Former 1 To 33 O'hagan Court Brierfield Lancashire
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition: Discharge Condition 3 (Materials), Condition 5 (Construction Method Statement), Condition 6 (Full Engineering, Drainage, Street Lighting and Constructional d
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 21 Taylor Street Brierfield Lancashire BB9 5RY
Full: Erection of dormer windows to front and rear roof slopes.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 110 Burnley Road Brierfield Lancashire BB9 5JS
Full: Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Land To The South Of Chamber Hil Farm Clitheroe Road Brierfield Lancashire
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition: Discharge Condition 5 (Site Access and off-site highway works), Condition 7 (Management and Maintenance of estate road), Condition 8 (Full engineering, drain
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 9 Victoria Avenue Brierfield Lancashire BB9 5RH
Full: Erection of a two-storey side and rear extension, a single storey rear extension with altered vehicular access.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Jet Service Station Colne Road Brierfield Lancashire BB9 5NP
Variation of Condition: Vary Condition 2 (Plans) of Planning Permission 22/0648/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 8 Clitheroe Road Brierfield Lancashire BB9 5PX
Removal of tree subject to T.P.O. No. 1 2001. There are also a number of lime trees surrounding the boundary of the garden which are in need of reducing due to the size of them and the drop zone below
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-02-03
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A brief summary of Brierfield in Lancashire
Brierfield is a town and civil parish located in the Borough of Pendle, Lancashire, England. Situated just 3 miles northeast of Burnley and 1 mile from both Nelson and Reedley, Brierfield is home to a population of 8,193, as recorded in the 2011 census. This growing community presents various opportunities for planning applications and developments in the region. The Town has a population of approximately 9,472 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Pendle district.
Property prices in Brierfield show an average sale price of £144,098, 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 Brierfield a particularly low-crime area.
Brierfield has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Carr Hall Road, Barrowford, Whitefield, Nelson, Brierfield Mills, Lomeshaye Industrial Hamlet, Nelson, Edge End, Nelson. 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 Brierfield includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Brierfield 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 Brierfield
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Brierfield. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 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 Brierfield.
The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Brierfield were full planning applications (18), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 49% 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, 30 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Lomeshaye planning applications
- Reedley planning applications
- Little Marsden planning applications
- Marsden Height planning applications
- Burnley Lane planning applications
- Fence planning applications
- Nelson planning applications
- Harle Syke planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.