Greave, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Greave, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Greave are administered by Rossendale Borough Council. View the full Rossendale Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Greave
Greave, located in Lancashire, is a historical area known for its rich heritage. It derives its name from the term 'greave,' which refers to a piece of armor designed to protect the leg, reflecting the area's historical significance. This context may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the region, as it highlights the blend of historical and contemporary influences in local developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £224,272 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rossendale
- Parliamentary constituency: Rossendale and Darwen
- LSOA: Rossendale 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Greave.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Greave.
- 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 Greave based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Greave.
- - 2 The Greens Todmorden Road Bacup Lancashire OL13 9HJ
Works to trees within TPO T2/C/W28 specifically T1 - Ash - Fell, T2 - Ash - Fell, T3 - Ash - Fell, T4 - Lime - Crown Lift, reduce by 15% and remove deadwood
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Ash Tree Farm Coal Pit Lane Bacup Lancashire OL13 9EZ
S.73 application: removal of condition 3 (removal of permitted development rights) pursuant to planning permission ref. 14/87/186 for conversion and extension to existing disused agricultural building
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2023-10-12
View full details - - Tall Trees 10 Beech Close Bacup Lancashire OL13 9DS
T3 mature sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) as shown in Appendix A - sketch plan, is within the area TPO T2/112/A1 Recommend fell to ground level. The work is required because the tree, which has a signi
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - Old Doals Farm Todmorden Road Bacup Lancashire OL13 9TZ
Erection of a multi-purpose agricultural building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2023-03-31
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A brief summary of Greave in Lancashire
Greave, located in Lancashire, is a historical area known for its rich heritage. It derives its name from the term 'greave,' which refers to a piece of armor designed to protect the leg, reflecting the area's historical significance. This context may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the region, as it highlights the blend of historical and contemporary influences in local developments.
Property prices in Greave show an average sale price of £224,272, 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 Greave a particularly low-crime area.
Greave has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bacup Town Centre. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Greave 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 Greave
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Greave. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 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 Greave.
The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Greave were outline applications (2), tree works (2), full planning applications (1).
Nearby Towns
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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.