How long do planning decisions take near Goodshaw Fold?

The average planning decision time near Goodshaw Fold is 69 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 Goodshaw Fold?

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

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

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

How can I track planning applications near Goodshaw Fold?

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Goodshaw Fold, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Goodshaw Fold, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Goodshaw Fold are administered by Rossendale Borough Council. View the full Rossendale Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £186,439 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Rossendale
Parliamentary constituency: Rossendale and Darwen
LSOA: Rossendale 001B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Goodshaw Fold.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Goodshaw 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 Goodshaw Fold based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Goodshaw Fold in Lancashire

Goodshaw Fold is a settlement located in Lancashire, England.

Property prices in Goodshaw Fold show an average sale price of £186,439, 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 Goodshaw Fold a particularly low-crime area.

Goodshaw Fold has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Goodshawfold, Loveclough Fold. 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.

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Planning Activity in Goodshaw Fold

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Goodshaw Fold. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

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

At 69 days on average, decisions near Goodshaw Fold slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Goodshaw Fold were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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