Earby, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Earby, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · Town
Planning applications in Earby are administered by Pendle Borough Council. View the full Pendle Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Earby
Earby is a civil parish and town located in the Borough of Pendle, Lancashire, England, with a population of 4,538 as per the 2011 census. Nestled within the historic West Riding of Yorkshire, it has been governed by Lancashire County Council since 1974, proudly maintaining its Yorkshire heritage. The town lies 5 miles north of Colne, 7 miles south-west of Skipton, and 11 miles north-east of Burnley, making it a strategic location for planning applications and developments in the region.
Population: 4,413 (2021)
District: Pendle
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £170,604 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
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 Earby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Earby.
- 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 Earby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
97 planning applications found near Earby.
- 26/0371/FUL - Heather View 13 Green End Road Earby Lancashire BB18 6NY
Full: Subdivision of property into 2 no. dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-06-19 - - Heather View 13 Green End Road Earby Lancashire BB18 6NY
Full: Subdivision of property into 2 no. dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - 26/0364/TCA - Green End Farm House Rushton Avenue Earby Lancashire BB18 6PQ
T 1 Cherry tree in side garden. Selective re-reduce crown by >1.5 to bring back into shape and reduce overhang into the street. Same done approx 3-5 years ago T1 Mountain ash Fell. Tree is showing sig
Status: Undecided | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-06-02 - - Green End Farm House Rushton Avenue Earby Lancashire BB18 6PQ
T 1 Cherry tree in side garden. Selective re-reduce crown by >1.5 to bring back into shape and reduce overhang into the street. Same done approx 3-5 years ago T1 Mountain ash Fell. Tree is showing sig
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - Development Site At Former Brook Shed New Road Earby Lancashire
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition: Discharge Condition 8 (Remediation Measures) of Planning Permission 24/0213/VAR.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-05-14
View full details - - Land To The North Of Green End Avenue Earby Lancashire
Full: Demolition of existing storage buildings (Use Class B8) and the erection of 4 no. dwellings (Use Class C3).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - Development Site At Former Brook Shed New Road Earby Lancashire
Non- Material Amendment: Demolition of existing electricity substation, erection of a replacement substation and the provision of landscaped open space in place of existing substation of Planning Perm
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Land To The South East Of 26 To 28 Barnwood Road Earby Lancashire
Permission in Principle: Erection of 2 No. dwellings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - The Old Grammar School School Lane Earby Lancashire BB18 6QF
Listed Building Consent: Re-slating of existing roof and rebuilding of eastern garden wall.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Unit 8 Station Yard Colne Road Earby Lancashire BB18 6XB
Full: Change of use from Use Class B8 (Storage and Distribution) to Use Class E(d) (Indoor sport, recreation or fitness).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-12-14
View full details - - Spring Mill Stoney Bank Road Earby Lancashire BB18 6RN
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition: Discharge Condition 23 (Operation and Maintenance Manual) and Condition 24 (Verification Report regarding Surface Water Drainage) of Planning Permission 22/0
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - 10 Salterforth Road Earby Lancashire BB18 6NG
Variation of Condition: Vary Condition 2 (Plans) and Condition 4 (Position and Design of window) of Planning Permission 24/0784/HHO.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 39 Victoria Road Earby Lancashire BB18 6UN
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition: Discharge Condition 3 (Materials) and Condition 4 (Details of entrance door and any door surround) of Planning Permission 25/0053/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - The Parish Rooms Victoria Road Earby Lancashire BB18 6US
Removal of the Sycamore branch to clear the roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-10-09
View full details - - 5 Aspen Lane Earby Lancashire BB18 6QR
Two trees cut down, bushes cut back to fence, overhanging tree on other land cut back to fence.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - 1 Green End Avenue Earby Lancashire BB18 6NT
Full: Demolition of existing garage and the erection of a replacement garage to side of property.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-09-10
View full details - - 16 Rostle Top Road Earby Lancashire BB18 6NJ
Full: Erection of a single storey extension and glazed canopy to front elevation of a detached outbuilding to the rear of main dwelling and insertion of window to side elevation to replace existing ga
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-08-27
View full details - - 61 Water Street Earby Lancashire BB18 6RA
Certificate of Lawful Use (S.192 Proposed Development): Demolition of existing conservatory and the erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-06-27
View full details - - Aspen Works Aspen Lane Earby Lancashire BB18 6QR
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition: Discharge Condition 4 (Site Access arrangements) and Condition 5 (Movement of vehicles) of Planning Permission 24/0871/HHO.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-05-08
View full details - - Station House 1 Skipton Road Earby Lancashire BB18 6PX
Full: Demolition and replacement of 2 no. single storey side and rear extensions.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-04-29
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A brief summary of Earby in Lancashire
Earby is a civil parish and town located in the Borough of Pendle, Lancashire, England, with a population of 4,538 as per the 2011 census. Nestled within the historic West Riding of Yorkshire, it has been governed by Lancashire County Council since 1974, proudly maintaining its Yorkshire heritage. The town lies 5 miles north of Colne, 7 miles south-west of Skipton, and 11 miles north-east of Burnley, making it a strategic location for planning applications and developments in the region. The Town has a population of approximately 4,413 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Pendle district.
Property prices in Earby show an average sale price of £170,604, 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 Earby a particularly low-crime area.
Earby has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Earby, 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, Earby 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 Earby
In the last 24 months, 67 planning applications were submitted near Earby. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 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 Earby.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Earby slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Earby were full planning applications (24), tree works (18), discharge of conditions (11). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 59 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 41 applications
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