How long do planning decisions take near Coates?

The average planning decision time near Coates is 44 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 Coates?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Coates?

The most common type of planning application near Coates is discharge of conditions, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Coates?

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Coates, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Coates, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

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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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Area Information

Admin district: Pendle
Parliamentary constituency: Pendle and Clitheroe
LSOA: Pendle 003B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

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.

- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 4 The Orchards Skipton Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 6EL
T1 Ash - Remove
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-01-06
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- Bankfield Shed Skipton Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5RU
Full: Installation of external plant and equipment to Building 40 and associated works to include other minor plant equipment, fire exit and ramp, storage areas and fencing.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-11-14
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- 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
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- Bankfield Shed Skipton Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5RU
Full: Erection of a temporary building for a period of up to 5 years.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-05-06
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- 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
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- 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

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.

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Planning Activity in Coates

In the last 24 months, 23 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 discharge of conditions (9), full planning applications (8), tree works (4).

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