Great Harwood, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Harwood, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · Town
About Great Harwood
Great Harwood is a town situated in the Hyndburn district of Lancashire, England, just 5 miles northeast of Blackburn and near the Ribble Valley. As part of the "Three Towns" conurbation alongside Clayton-le-Moors and Rishton, it had a population of 11,220 in 2001, which slightly declined to 10,800 by the 2011 census. This demographic information is essential for those researching planning applications in the area, reflecting the town's community size and potential development needs.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £193,202 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Hyndburn
- Parliamentary constituency: Hyndburn
- LSOA: Hyndburn 001F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Harwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Harwood.
- 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 Great Harwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Great Harwood.
- - 50 Park Lane, Great Harwood, Lancashire, BB6 7RF
Householder: Installation of external air conditioning condenser unit to the side elevation of the dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 50 Park Lane, Great Harwood, Lancashire, BB6 7RF
Non Material Amendment: Alteration of front elevation window arrangement of planning permission reference 11/24/0009
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Land off Balfour Street, Great Harwood, Lancashire, BB6 7FY
Full Major: Erection of five employment buildings (Use Classes B2/B8), alterations to existing warehouse, creation of new access with Balfour Street and associated works including boundary treatments,
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Car Park, Church Street, Great Harwood, Lancashire, BB6 7NF
Discharge of Conditions: 4 (Scheme for access and off-site highway works) attached to full planning permission 11/22/0137.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 6 Hillside Close, Great Harwood, Lancashire, BB6 7PR
Works to TPO Trees: Fell sycamore with previous failure/decay in stem
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 65 Park Lane, Great Harwood, BB6 7RF
Householder: Erection of single storey side extension and dormer to side elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 47 Queen Street, Great Harwood, Lancashire, BB6 7QP
Full: Change of use of first floor flat (C3) to commercial use (Class E) to form additional salon treatment rooms ancillary to the existing ground floor
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Land at Commercial Street Off Clayton Street Great Harwood BB6 7AH
Discharge of Condition 12 (ground investigation ) and 17 (noise impact assessment) pursuant to planning permission 11/22/0019
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 4 Hillside Close, Great Harwood, Lancashire, BB6 7PR
Works to TPO Trees: Removal of x2 Willow due to extensive Honey Fungus and x2 dead Elm at rear of property
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Land at Hindle Fold Lane, Great Harwood, BB6 7PT
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Erection of a Building and provision of hardstanding for Agricultural use.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 14 Queen Street, Great Harwood, Lancashire, BB6 7QQ
Application for Advertisement Consent: Installation of new external illuminated brand fascia on the east and north elevations with externally illuminated projecting signs on both elevations
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 14 Queen Street, Great Harwood, Lancashire, BB6 7QQ
Full: Replacement of the temporary boards (covering the opening previously used for ATM/Safer) with Stone Works to match the existing elevation, insertion of 2 louvres for MEP services at the existing
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 21 Brantfell Road, Great Harwood, BB6 7RJ
Full: Demolition of An Existing Outbuilding/Store Room and Erection of Ground-Floor Garages and First-Floor Private Gym
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 14 Queen Street, Great Harwood, Lancashire, BB6 7QQ
Full: Proposed Conservation Rooflights to Second Floor
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 1 Heys Lane, Great Harwood, BB6 7UA
Discharge of Condition: 16 (Bird Box Details) pursuant to Planning Permission 11/23/0525
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - 1 Heys Lane, Great Harwood, BB6 7UA
Discharge of Condition: 12 (Drainage details) Pursuant to Planning Permission 11/23/0525
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2024-05-16
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A brief summary of Great Harwood in Lancashire
Great Harwood is a town situated in the Hyndburn district of Lancashire, England, just 5 miles northeast of Blackburn and near the Ribble Valley. As part of the "Three Towns" conurbation alongside Clayton-le-Moors and Rishton, it had a population of 11,220 in 2001, which slightly declined to 10,800 by the 2011 census. This demographic information is essential for those researching planning applications in the area, reflecting the town's community size and potential development needs.
Property prices in Great Harwood show an average sale price of £193,202, 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 Great Harwood a particularly low-crime area.
Great Harwood has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Great Harwood, Mercer Park, Tottleworth. 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 Great Harwood includes 4 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, Great Harwood 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 Great Harwood
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Great Harwood. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 Great Harwood.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Great Harwood were full planning applications (9), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 25 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Oakenshaw planning applications
- Clayton-Le-Moors planning applications
- Rishton planning applications
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.