How long do planning decisions take near Cloughfold?

The average planning decision time near Cloughfold is 77 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 Cloughfold?

The planning approval rate near Cloughfold is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Cloughfold?

The most common type of planning application near Cloughfold is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cloughfold?

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Cloughfold, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cloughfold, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

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

About Cloughfold

Cloughfold is a quaint hamlet nestled between Rawtenstall and Waterfoot in Rossendale, Lancashire. This small settlement offers a unique charm and is an area of interest for prospective planning applications, given its proximity to larger towns and potential for development.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £244,142 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Rossendale
Parliamentary constituency: Rossendale and Darwen
LSOA: Rossendale 007B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cloughfold.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Cloughfold based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Cloughfold.

2026/0091 - 3 Bacup Road Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 7NG
Full: Change of use of the basement & ground floor of the building from a Hairdresses (Class E) to a Cafe/Bar (Sui Generis).
Status: Undecided | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2026-05-25
2026/0184 - 8 Alderwood Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 7RY
Lawful Development Certificate (proposed): erection of single-storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2026-05-18
2026/0016/TPO - 6 Greenbank Park Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 7SY
Works to tree within TPO T2/2/T1 specifically T1 - Sycamore Fell (If not pollard or reduction to previous cuts)
Status: Undecided | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2026-04-29
2026/0056 - 5 Alder Avenue Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 7RZ
Single storey side and rear extension of 3 bed semi-detached plus the addition of attic dormer's front and back
Status: Undecided | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2026-04-29
- 42 Bank Street Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 8DY
Change of use from retail to a mixed retail use (class E) and drinking establishment (Sui Generis).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2024-12-23
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- Street Record Mount Terrace Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire
T1 Sycamore - Specimen in significant decline and showing signs of basal decay. - request to fell. T2 Beech - extensive basal decay - request to fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2023-09-05
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- 7 Alder Avenue Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 7RZ
Larger Home Extension: Prior approval for single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2023-08-11
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A brief summary of Cloughfold in Lancashire

Property prices in Cloughfold show an average sale price of £244,142, 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 Cloughfold a particularly low-crime area.

Cloughfold has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Rawtenstall Town Centre, Fallbarn, Cloughfold. 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 Cloughfold

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Cloughfold. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 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 Cloughfold.

The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Cloughfold were full planning applications (8). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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