How long do planning decisions take near Church Clough?

The average planning decision time near Church Clough is 41 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 Church Clough?

The planning approval rate near Church Clough is 25%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

The most common type of planning application near Church Clough is discharge of conditions, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Church Clough?

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Church Clough, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Church Clough, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

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

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £170,120 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Pendle
Parliamentary constituency: Pendle and Clitheroe
LSOA: Pendle 006A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Church Clough.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Church 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 Church Clough based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Church Clough.

26/0319/HHO - Sherwood Fold Lenches Fold Colne Lancashire BB8 8HT
Full: Removal of existing garage door and replacement with a single door and window.
Status: Undecided | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-05-14
- Klondyke Central Caravan Prospect Farm Caravan Site 3 Lenches Road Colne Lancashire BB8 8ET
T1, T2 and T3 Hybrid Poplars - Remove Reason: Trees growing too big and too fast for the area.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-03-13
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- Saint Bartholomews School Exchange Street Colne Lancashire
Listed Building Consent: Demolition and rebuild of boundary wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-11-19
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- Unit 6 Spring Gardens Mill Business Park Spring Gardens Road Colne Lancashire BB8 8FP
Full: Installation of 3 no exhaust flues and 2 no air vents associated with a Spray Booth Extraction System and Waste Wood Burner.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-10-28
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- 104 Green Road Colne Lancashire BB8 8AJ
Variation of Condition: Vary Condition 4 (Opening hours) of Planning Permission 22/0135/FUL.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-05-28
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- Saint Bartholomews School Exchange Street Colne Lancashire
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition- Discharge Condition 3 (Construction Method Statement) and Condition 4 (Cycle Storage Facilities) of Planning Permission 24/0193/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-03-26
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- 27 Albert Road Colne Lancashire BB8 0RY
Full: Change of use from a retail unit into a hot food takeaway (Sui Generis).
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2024-05-10
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- Colne Commercial Centre Exchange Street Colne Lancashire BB8 0SQ
Prior Approval Notification: Conversion of a building into 14 no. 1 bedroom flats (Use Class C3).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Pendle | Date: 2024-01-26
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- Prospect Farm Caravan Site Lenches Road Colne Lancashire BB8 8ET
Full: Siting of 6 static park homes.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Church Clough in Lancashire

Church Clough is a settlement located in Lancashire, England.

Property prices in Church Clough show an average sale price of £170,120, 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 Church Clough a particularly low-crime area.

Church Clough has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Greenfield, Colne, Primet Bridge, Colne, Albert Road, Colne, Wycoller. 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.

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Planning Activity in Church Clough

In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Church Clough. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 Church Clough.

The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Church Clough were discharge of conditions (10), full planning applications (9), outline applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 29 smaller schemes were submitted.

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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