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Planning in Great Harwood

Approved
75%
27 of 33 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Great Harwood in the last 24 months, from Hyndburn Borough Council's planning register.

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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.

Property prices in Great Harwood show an average sale price of £157,643, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Great Harwood has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Great Harwood, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Great Harwood. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (19), discharge of conditions (8), outline applications (7). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Harwood?
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Great Harwood. The approval rate is 75%.
How long do planning decisions take near Great Harwood?
The average planning decision time near Great Harwood is 58 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 Great Harwood?
The planning approval rate near Great Harwood is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Great Harwood?
The most common type of planning application near Great Harwood is full planning applications, with 19 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Great Harwood?
You can search and track planning applications near Great Harwood on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.