Edenfield, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Edenfield, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Edenfield
Edenfield is a village located in the Rossendale borough of Lancashire, England, situated on the banks of the River Irwell. It lies approximately 1.25 miles north of Ramsbottom and 2.5 miles south of Rawtenstall, with a population of 2,053 recorded in the 2011 census. This quaint village offers potential for various planning applications, reflecting its residential setting and proximity to nearby towns.
Population: 2,053
District: Rossendale
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £234,380 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bury
- Parliamentary constituency: Bury North
- LSOA: Bury 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Edenfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Edenfield.
- 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 Edenfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Edenfield.
- - Land Opposite 5 North View Strongstry Road Ramsbottom Bury Lancashire BL0 0NX
Works to trees (2no. Willow, 1no. Ash and 1no. Sycamore) within the Chatterton/Strongstry Conservation Area, specifically the felling of all the specified trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - 56 Stubbins Street Ramsbottom Bury Lancashire BL0 0NL
Listed Building Consent: Replacement of single-glazed sash windows on the 1st Floor - 2 windows to front elevation and 2 windows to rear elevation, with hardwood double glazed sash windows.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2023-10-04
View full details - - 56 Stubbins Street Ramsbottom Bury Lancashire BL0 0NL
Listed Building Consent: Replacement of single-glazed sash windows on the 1st Floor - 2 windows to front elevation and 2 windows to rear elevation, with hardwood with double glazed sash windows.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Edenfield in Lancashire
Edenfield is a village located in the Rossendale borough of Lancashire, England, situated on the banks of the River Irwell. It lies approximately 1.25 miles north of Ramsbottom and 2.5 miles south of Rawtenstall, with a population of 2,053 recorded in the 2011 census. This quaint village offers potential for various planning applications, reflecting its residential setting and proximity to nearby towns. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,053. It sits within the Rossendale district.
Property prices in Edenfield show an average sale price of £234,380, 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 Edenfield a particularly low-crime area.
Edenfield has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chatterton-Strongstry, Irwell Vale, Ramsbottom. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Edenfield includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lower Red Lees Pasture SSSI, Hodge Clough SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Edenfield 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 Edenfield
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Edenfield. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Edenfield.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Edenfield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Edenfield were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.