Colne, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Colne, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · Town
About Colne
Colne is a market town and civil parish located in the Borough of Pendle, Lancashire, England. Situated 3 miles northeast of Nelson, 6 miles from Burnley, and 25 miles east of Preston, Colne offers a unique blend of local heritage and community facilities, making it an important area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 17,939 (2021)
District: Pendle
Website: http://www.bronte-country.com/colne.html
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £156,058 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Pendle
- Parliamentary constituency: Pendle and Clitheroe
- LSOA: Pendle 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Colne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Colne.
- 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 Colne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Colne.
- - 5 York Street Colne Lancashire BB8 0ND
Full: Demolition of existing single storey outrigger and outhouse and the erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-05-02
View full details - - Park Primary School Rutland Street Colne Lancashire BB8 0QJ
Certificate of Lawful Use (S.192 Proposed Development): Erection of a modular classroom building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 117 Keighley Road Colne Lancashire BB8 0QG
T1 Hawthorne - Remove Reason: The tree has died and become dangerous
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Market Hall Market Street Colne Lancashire BB8 0HS
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition: Discharge Condition 4 (Car park strategy), Condition 5 (Cycle storage) and Condition 6 (Noise Impact Assessment) of Planning Permission 25/0287/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 90 Castle Road Colne Lancashire BB8 7DS
Full: Erection of a front porch, single storey rear extension, extension of patio area, alterations to land levels including erection of a retaining wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - The Morris Dancers Byron Road Colne Lancashire BB8 0BH
Advertisement Consent: Display of 1 no. illuminated totem sign, 1 no. illuminated fascia sign, 2 no. written letters and logo sign and 1 no. double sided car park directional sign.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 8 Cumberland Street Colne Lancashire BB8 9JD
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition: Discharge Condition 3 (Materials) and Condition 6 (Foul and Surface Water Drainage) of Planning Permission 25/0233/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 2 Castle Court Colne Lancashire BB8 7RD
T1 - Fern Leaf Beech Tree Crown lift to 3.5 -4m drooping foliage T2 - White Beam Crown lift to 4m
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Union Hotel Market Street Colne Lancashire BB8 0LL
Advertisement Consent: Display of 1 no. illuminated fascia sign to North Elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - 118 Castle Road Colne Lancashire BB8 7DS
Full: Demolition of existing garage and single storey rear extension and the erection of a two storey side extension and a single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-06-06
View full details - - 14 Snell Grove Colne Lancashire BB8 0QS
Full: Erection of a boundary wall to the rear and side elevations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 52 Market Street Colne Lancashire BB8 0HS
Full: Replacement of 3 no. existing antennas with 6 no. upgraded antennas together with the installation of 1 no. 300mm Dish and 1 no. 600mm dish to replace existing, upgrading existing cabin and asso
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - 66 Market Street Colne Lancashire BB8 0HS
Advertisement Consent: Display of a single wall-mounted 6 x 3 metre LED display unit.
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Pendle | Date: 2023-10-13
View full details - - 263 North Valley Road Colne Lancashire BB8 9DR
Full: Erection of a storage building to replace 3 no. existing storage containers to the rear of the premises.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2023-09-08
View full details - - 20 North Street Colne Lancashire BB8 9DX
Full: Demolition of existing front porch and replacement with a larger porch.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2023-06-22
View full details - - 13 - 15 Skipton Road Colne Lancashire
Full: Change of use from C (Residential) to Use Class E (Dental Surgery), stepped rear two storey extension and the erection of a single storey link to No. 13.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - - 52 Market Street Colne Lancashire BB8 0HS
Full: Erection of 2 no. stainless steel bollards (1m high).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2023-04-19
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A brief summary of Colne in Lancashire
Colne is a market town and civil parish located in the Borough of Pendle, Lancashire, England. Situated 3 miles northeast of Nelson, 6 miles from Burnley, and 25 miles east of Preston, Colne offers a unique blend of local heritage and community facilities, making it an important area for planning applications and development opportunities. The Town has a population of approximately 17,939 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Pendle district.
Property prices in Colne show an average sale price of £156,058, 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 Colne a particularly low-crime area.
Colne has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lidgett and Bents, 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Colne planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.bronte-country.com/colne.html. 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 Colne
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Colne. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Colne.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Colne were full planning applications (15), discharge of conditions (10), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 33 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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