How long do planning decisions take near Broad Clough?

The average planning decision time near Broad Clough is 103 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 Broad Clough?

The planning approval rate near Broad Clough is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Broad Clough?

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

How can I track planning applications near Broad Clough?

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Broad Clough, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Broad Clough, Lancashire.

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About Broad Clough

Broad Clough, situated north of Bacup in Lancashire, is a village within the Rossendale borough and part of the Greenclough Ward. As a growing commuter hub for nearby cities including Manchester and Blackburn, it offers potential opportunities for development and planning applications in response to its expanding residential and commercial needs. The area falls within the Rossendale and Darwen parliamentary constituency, represented by Andy MacNae since 2024.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £224,272 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Broad Clough based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Broad Clough.

- 17 Hammerton Green Bacup Lancashire OL13 9BD
Works to trees within Bacup Town Centre Conservation Area specifically Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam) - Crown reduce. Height 2m. Lateral spread 1m. Crown raise 2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2025-07-30
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- Land Opposite The Coach House Burnley Road Bacup Lancashire OL13 8PA
Replacement lock-up garage (part retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2025-02-11
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- 24 Yorkshire Street Bacup Lancashire OL13 9AE
Wall banner
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2024-02-23
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- 5 Yorkshire Street Bacup Lancashire OL13 9AE
2 Fascia signs
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2023-12-01
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A brief summary of Broad Clough in Lancashire

Property prices in Broad Clough show an average sale price of £224,272, 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 Broad Clough a particularly low-crime area.

Broad Clough has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bacup Town Centre. 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 Broad Clough

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Broad Clough. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 103 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 Broad Clough.

With an average of 103 days, decisions near Broad Clough take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Broad Clough were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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