Edgworth, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Edgworth, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Edgworth are administered by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council. View the full Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Edgworth
Edgworth is a picturesque village located within the civil parish of North Turton, in the Blackburn with Darwen borough of Lancashire, England. Nestled between Broadhead Brook to the west and Quarlton Brook to the southeast, the village's elevation varies from 650 feet (200 m) to 1,100 feet (340 m) above sea level, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications and developments due to its unique topography and natural surroundings.
District: North Turton
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Area Information
- Admin district: Blackburn with Darwen
- Parliamentary constituency: Rossendale and Darwen
- LSOA: Blackburn with Darwen 018E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Edgworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Edgworth.
- 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 Edgworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Edgworth.
- 10/26/0244 - 4 The Grange Bolton Road Turton Bolton BL7 0AW
Replacement of two existing single-glazed timber windows with new hardwood framed / double-glazed units; installation of trickle vents to all retained windows; provision of new extract ventilation; re
Status: Undecided | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-04-08 - 10/26/0248 - 4 The Grange Bolton Road Turton Bolton BL7 0AW
Replacement of two existing single-glazed timber windows with new hardwood framed / double-glazed units; installation of trickle vents to all retained windows; provision of new extract ventilation; re
Status: Undecided | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-04-08 - - Edgworth Cricket Club Bolton Road Turton Bolton BL7 0AP
Discharge Condition No.5 "takeaway catering hut detailed menu" pursuant to planning application 10/24/1020
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Meadowcroft Barn Cottage Bury Road Edgworth Bolton BL7 0BS
Demolition of garage and extension to holiday let building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - 10/26/0086 - Temple Farm Bury Road Edgworth Bolton BL7 0BT
Demolition of existing barn with Class Q approval (10/25/0470) and proposed development of 1no Self-build dwelling
Status: Undecided | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-03-19 - 10/26/0218 - The Barlow Bolton Road Turton Bolton BL7 0AP
T502 (Sycamore) - Clear streetlight to achieve 2m clearance T504 (Sycamore) - Remove deadwood from crown T505 (Sycamore) - Clear streetlight to achieve 2m clearance T507 (Sycamore) - Clear streetlight
Status: Undecided | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-03-18 - - The Barlow Bolton Road Turton Bolton BL7 0AP
T1 Sycamore - fell T2 Sycamore - fell T3 Lime - fell T4 Lime - fell
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - 10/26/0228 - Edgworth Cricket Club Bolton Road Turton Bolton BL7 0AP
Discharge statutory BNG condition (Phase 1 development) pursuant to planning application 10/24/1020
Status: Undecided | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-03-16 - - Edgworth Cricket Club Bolton Road Turton Bolton BL7 0AP
Discharge statutory BNG condition (Phase 1 development) pursuant to planning application 10/24/1020
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - The Barlow Bolton Road Turton Bolton BL7 0AP
T502 (Sycamore) - Clear streetlight to achieve 2m clearance T504 (Sycamore) - Remove deadwood from crown T505 (Sycamore) - Clear streetlight to achieve 2m clearance T507 (Sycamore) - Clear streetlight
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - The Barlow Bolton Road Turton Bolton BL7 0AP
T1 (Sycamore) - Fell T2 (Sycamore) - 6m Crown lift from ground level and reduce 3m from building T3 (Ash) - 6m Crown lift from ground level and reduce 3m from building T4 (Sycamore) - 6m Crown lift fr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 1 Lower Meadow Edgworth Bolton BL7 0DQ
Proposed single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Edgworth Cricket Club Bolton Road Turton Bolton BL7 0AP
Discharge Condition No.8 "protection of sewer" pursuant to planning application 10/24/1020
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Ivy Lea 5 Edgworth Vale Edgworth Bolton BL7 0ED
Proposed alterations to rear garden and erection of outbuildings (part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - Edgworth Cricket Club Bolton Road Turton Bolton BL7 0AP
Demolition of catering hut, storage building and open air practice nets enclosure. Erection of catering hut; practice nets with scoreboard; viewing platform; bottle / storage building; pergola; altera
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - 26 Moorfield Edgworth Bolton BL7 0DH
Erection of first floor side extension, conversion of garage to habitable room and and erection of front entrance porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2024-04-29
View full details - - Edgworth Cricket Club Bolton Road Turton Bolton BL7 0AP
Proposed single storey in-fill extension to clubhouse with associated outdoor spectator terrace extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2023-10-27
View full details - - Land at Old Russa Farm Edgworth
Pruning of one Sycamore Tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Edgworth in Lancashire
Edgworth is a picturesque village located within the civil parish of North Turton, in the Blackburn with Darwen borough of Lancashire, England. Nestled between Broadhead Brook to the west and Quarlton Brook to the southeast, the village's elevation varies from 650 feet (200 m) to 1,100 feet (340 m) above sea level, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications and developments due to its unique topography and natural surroundings. It sits within the North Turton district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Edgworth a particularly low-crime area.
Edgworth has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Edgworth and Turton Bottoms, Chapeltown. 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 Edgworth includes 2 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, Edgworth 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 Edgworth
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Edgworth. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Edgworth maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Edgworth slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Edgworth were tree works (8), full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
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