How long do planning decisions take near Brown Edge?

The average planning decision time near Brown Edge is 59 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 Brown Edge?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Brown Edge?

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

How can I track planning applications near Brown Edge?

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Brown Edge, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Brown Edge, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Brown Edge are administered by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council. View the full Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Brown Edge

Brown Edge is a village and civil parish located in the Staffordshire Moorlands district of Staffordshire, England. With a population that grew from 2,406 in 2001 to 2,486 in 2011, this community lies on the outskirts of The Potteries Urban Area, approximately 5 miles north-east of Hanley in Stoke-on-Trent. Notably, the village hosts an annual barn dance, fostering local engagement and community spirit. For those researching planning applications in the area, Brown Edge presents a quaint setting with potential for development amidst its charming rural landscape.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £219,404 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Sefton
Parliamentary constituency: Sefton Central
LSOA: Sefton 011D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Brown Edge.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Brown Edge based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Brown Edge.

T/2026/0048/TPO - 42 Otterstye View Scarisbrick Southport Lancashire PR8 5BH
G1 - group of trees on boundary with adjacent land comprising of 4 Ash, 3 Maple and 2 Cherry trees. Crown reduce (height) by 2m.
Status: Undecided | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-05-15
- 30 Otterstye View Scarisbrick Southport Lancashire PR8 5BH
T1 - Cherry - prune back overhang from garden by 3m T2 - Maple - crown lift to 5m over garden T3 - Maple - prune back overhang over garden by 3m T4 - Cherry - prune back overhang over garden by 3m T5
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-05-23
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A brief summary of Brown Edge in Lancashire

Property prices in Brown Edge show an average sale price of £219,404, 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 Brown Edge a particularly low-crime area.

Brown Edge has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Brown Edge

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Brown Edge. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

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

At 59 days on average, decisions near Brown Edge slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Brown Edge were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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