How long do planning decisions take near Grimshaw?

The average planning decision time near Grimshaw is 85 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 Grimshaw?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Grimshaw?

The most common type of planning application near Grimshaw is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Grimshaw?

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Grimshaw, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Grimshaw, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Grimshaw are administered by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council. View the full Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Grimshaw

Eccleshill is a civil parish situated in the Borough of Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire, England, with a population of 319 as recorded in the 2011 census. This parish encompasses the hamlets of Eccleshill, Grimshaw, and Waterside, and is home to local industry, including Shaws of Darwen, which specializes in the manufacture of sinks and architectural terracotta. Researchers exploring planning applications in this area will find a blend of residential and industrial development within this small but significant community.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £155,022 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Blackburn with Darwen
Parliamentary constituency: Rossendale and Darwen
LSOA: Blackburn with Darwen 016D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Grimshaw.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Grimshaw based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Grimshaw in Lancashire

Property prices in Grimshaw show an average sale price of £155,022, 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 Grimshaw a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Grimshaw 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 Grimshaw

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Grimshaw. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.

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

The average decision period of 85 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Grimshaw were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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