Chapeltown, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chapeltown, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Chapeltown 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 Chapeltown
Chapeltown is a village located within the civil parish of North Turton in the Blackburn with Darwen unitary authority, situated in the northwest of England. Nestled on the B6391 road and set against the southern slopes of the West Pennine Moors, Chapeltown has historical significance as the former centre of the old Turton Urban District, making it a relevant location for planning applications in the area.
District: North Turton
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Area Information
- Admin district: Blackburn with Darwen
- Parliamentary constituency: Rossendale and Darwen
- LSOA: Blackburn with Darwen 018F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chapeltown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chapeltown.
- 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 Chapeltown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Chapeltown.
- - 348 Chapeltown Road Turton Bolton BL7 0EJ
Single extension to the front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 54 Station Road Turton Bolton BL7 0HA
T3 (Silver Birch) - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 16 Birches Road Turton Bolton BL7 0DZ
T1 (Dutch Elm) - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Heron Lodge 8 Bolton Road Turton Bolton BL7 0DS
Demolition of an existing conservatory and construction of a single storey lean-too rear extension with external platform
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - The Coach House 14 Vale Street Turton BL7 0EB
T002 (Oak) - Deadwood removal T003 (Sycamore) - Crown lift to 5m from ground level T005 (Ash) - Crown reduce by 30% T006 (Ash) - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 353 Chapeltown Road Turton Bolton BL7 0EQ
Alterations to garden and erection of garden room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Chetham Farm High Street Chapeltown Bolton BL7 0EZ
Siting of caravan for ancillary residential use
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 16 Birches Road Turton Bolton BL7 0DZ
T1- Conifer - Fell T2 - Ash - Fell T3 - Ash - Fell T4 - Ash - Fell T5 - Ash - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2025-05-26
View full details - - 3 Station Road Turton Bolton BL7 0EL
T1 - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2025-05-05
View full details - - Chapel House Farm High Street Chapeltown BL7 0EW
Demolition of existing lounge and erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2024-07-26
View full details - - 3 Station Road Turton Bolton BL7 0EL
T3 Horsechestnut (TPO T84) 25% full crown reduction. T1 Sycamore (TPO T109) 25% full crown reduction. T4, T5, T6 Sycamore 25% full crown reduction and reduce lateral branches from residential property
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - 36-38 Vale Street Edgworth Bolton BL7 0DY
Remove two Sycamore and one Beech.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2023-11-02
View full details - 10/16/0025 - 56 Station Road Turton Bolton BL7 0HA
Utility prune any secondary branches to ensure 0.5m clearance from telephone wires.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2016-01-01
View full details - - 56 Station Road Turton Bolton BL7 0HA
Utility prune any secondary branches to ensure 0.5m clearance from telephone wires.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2016-01-01
View full details - - Plot 8 Chapel View Off Station Road Turton BL7 OHB
Erection of 1 no. two/three storey residential unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2010-12-20
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A brief summary of Chapeltown in Lancashire
Chapeltown is a village located within the civil parish of North Turton in the Blackburn with Darwen unitary authority, situated in the northwest of England. Nestled on the B6391 road and set against the southern slopes of the West Pennine Moors, Chapeltown has historical significance as the former centre of the old Turton Urban District, making it a relevant location for planning applications in the area. It sits within the North Turton district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Chapeltown a particularly low-crime area.
Chapeltown has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Edgworth and Turton Bottoms, Chapeltown. 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 Chapeltown includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Pennine Moors SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Chapeltown 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 Chapeltown
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Chapeltown. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Chapeltown may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chapeltown were tree works (7), full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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