Coates, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Coates, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Coates are administered by Pendle Borough Council. View the full Pendle Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Coates
Coates, located in Lancashire, was an electoral ward within the Pendle parliamentary constituency, representing the northern part of Barnoldswick. It had an electorate of 4,166 as of the May 2011 council elections, with three Liberal Democrat councillors serving the area. However, the ward was abolished in 2020, marking a significant change in the local governance structure.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £159,617 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Pendle
- Parliamentary constituency: Pendle and Clitheroe
- LSOA: Pendle 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Coates.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Coates.
- 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 Coates based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Coates.
- - Bankfield Shed Skipton Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5RU
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition: Discharge Biodiversity Net Gain Condition (Biodiversity Gain Plan) of Planning Permission 25/0758/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - Bank House Hawthorne Drive Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 6ER
T1, T4, T9 - Sycamore - Crown raise secondary branches by up to 5-6m, pruning back to suitable growth points T2 - Sycamore - Crown clean to remove deadwood T3 - Sycamore - Crown reduce secondary branc
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - 26/0268/TPO - Bank House Hawthorne Drive Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 6ER
T1, T4, T9 - Sycamore - Crown raise secondary branches by up to 5-6m, pruning back to suitable growth points T2 - Sycamore - Crown clean to remove deadwood T3 - Sycamore - Crown reduce secondary branc
Status: Approved | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-04-28 - - Development Site To The West Of Meadow Way Skipton Road Barnoldswick Lancashire
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition: Discharge Condition 7 (Cycle Storage) of Planning Permission 23/0067/REM.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 28 Avon Drive Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 6ET
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition: Discharge Condition 3 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme) and Condition 4 (Parking bays in bound porous material) of Planning Permission 25/0136/FUL (Appeal Ref:
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Development Site To The West Of Meadow Way Skipton Road Barnoldswick Lancashire
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition: Discharge Condition 9 (Method Statement) of Planning Permission 19/0815/OUT (relating to Plots 12-15).
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Development Site To The West Of Meadow Way Skipton Road Barnoldswick Lancashire
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition: Discharge Condition 11 (Biodiversity Enhancement Measures) of Planning Permission 23/0067/REM.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 4 The Orchards Skipton Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 6EL
T1 Ash - Remove
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 9 Ben Lane Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 6HR
T1 Sycamore - Crown Lift secondary branches up to 6m + reduce lower crown by 3m on property side and 2.5m over garden side. Remove epicormic growth and crown clean crossing rubbing branches. T2 Sycamo
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - Rose Bank Lodge Coates Lane Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 6HJ
T1 - T3 Crown Raise secondary branches upto 4-5m.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Pendle | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - Chestnut House 11 Lockfield Drive Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 6HN
T1 Horse Chestnut - Crown Raise secondary branches upto 5m. Tree Work is for clearance for planning approved garage construction
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Pendle | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Coates in Lancashire
Coates, located in Lancashire, was an electoral ward within the Pendle parliamentary constituency, representing the northern part of Barnoldswick. It had an electorate of 4,166 as of the May 2011 council elections, with three Liberal Democrat councillors serving the area. However, the ward was abolished in 2020, marking a significant change in the local governance structure.
Property prices in Coates show an average sale price of £159,617, 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 Coates a particularly low-crime area.
Coates has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Calf Hall and Gillians, Barnoldswick, Barnoldswick, Cornmill and Valley Gardens, Barnoldswick, No data available for publication by HE. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Coates 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 Coates
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Coates. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Coates may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Coates were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (8), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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