How long do planning decisions take near Edge Fold?

The average planning decision time near Edge Fold is 61 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 Edge Fold?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Edge Fold?

The most common type of planning application near Edge Fold is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Edge Fold?

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Edge Fold, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Edge Fold, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £214,667 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Blackburn with Darwen
Parliamentary constituency: Rossendale and Darwen
LSOA: Blackburn with Darwen 018D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Edge Fold.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Edge Fold.

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 Edge Fold based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Edge Fold.

- Land to the south of Blackburn Road Edgworth Blackburn BL7 0PZ
Erection of portal steel framed agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-04-25
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- Edge Foot Farm Edge Lane Turton Bolton BL7 0NQ
Proposed new dormer windows to existing converted barn
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2024-09-11
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- Wayoh Barn Blackburn Road Edgworth Bolton BL7 0PZ
Erection of 5 dwelling houses
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2023-10-12
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A brief summary of Edge Fold in Lancashire

Edge Fold is a settlement located in Lancashire, England.

Property prices in Edge Fold show an average sale price of £214,667, 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 Edge Fold a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Edge Fold includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Pennine Moors 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, Edge Fold 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 Edge Fold

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Edge Fold. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Edge Fold may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 61 days on average, decisions near Edge Fold slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Edge Fold were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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