How long do planning decisions take near Facit?

The average planning decision time near Facit is 62 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 Facit?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Facit?

The most common type of planning application near Facit is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Facit?

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Facit, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Facit, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

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About Facit

Whitworth is a town and civil parish located in Rossendale, Lancashire, nestled in the foothills of the Pennines, with Bacup to the north and Rochdale to the south. As of the 2011 Census, the town had a population of approximately 7,500, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments in the region.

District: Whitworth

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £209,020 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Rochdale
Parliamentary constituency: Heywood and Middleton North
LSOA: Rochdale 009D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Facit.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Facit based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Facit.

- The Barn Studd Brow Whitworth Rochdale Lancashire OL12 8LU
Discharge of Conditon 5 (Land Contamination) and a partial discharge of condition 7 (Highway Condition Survey) pursuant to planning approval 2025/0176.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2026-01-13
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- New Barn Farm Studd Brow Whitworth Rochdale Lancashire OL12 8LU
Prior Notification: Construction of an access track required to provide access to field.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2025-10-01
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- Slingco Ltd Station Road Facit Rochdale Lancashire OL12 8LJ
Discharge of condition 20 (Verification of remedial works) in respect of Plots 12-25 and pursuant to planning permission 2021/0271 Demolition of employment unit and erection of 37 no. dwellings (affor
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Facit in Lancashire

Property prices in Facit show an average sale price of £209,020, 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 Facit a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Facit

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Facit. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

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

At 62 days on average, decisions near Facit slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Facit were outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

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