Haggate, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Haggate, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Haggate
Haggate is a quaint village located in the parish of Briercliffe, just three miles north of Burnley, Lancashire. Characterized by its historic stone buildings, including the enduring Hare and Hounds pub from the 16th century, Haggate is positioned at an elevation of 800 feet and serves as a crossroads connecting Burnley, Nelson, and Todmorden. Officially documented in the 17th century, the village's name may derive from "the path by the hawthorn trees," reflecting its rural charm and historical significance, all of which may be relevant for planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £144,576 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Burnley
- Parliamentary constituency: Burnley
- LSOA: Burnley 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Haggate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Haggate.
- 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 Haggate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Haggate.
- - 78 Stirling Court Briercliffe Lancashire BB10 3QT
Submission of details required by condition no.3 (surface water drainage details), condition no.10 (solar panels) and condition no.11(hard and soft landscaping) of planning permission FUL/2024/0104.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Burnley | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - Blue Hills Todmorden Road Briercliffe Lancashire BB10 3QG
Proposed front and rear extensions.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Burnley | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details - - 2 Stirling Court Briercliffe Lancashire BB10 3QT
Proposed two storey side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Burnley | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Haggate in Lancashire
Haggate is a quaint village located in the parish of Briercliffe, just three miles north of Burnley, Lancashire. Characterized by its historic stone buildings, including the enduring Hare and Hounds pub from the 16th century, Haggate is positioned at an elevation of 800 feet and serves as a crossroads connecting Burnley, Nelson, and Todmorden. Officially documented in the 17th century, the village's name may derive from "the path by the hawthorn trees," reflecting its rural charm and historical significance, all of which may be relevant for planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Haggate show an average sale price of £144,576, 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 Haggate a particularly low-crime area.
Haggate has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Southfield, Nelson, Scholefield and Coldweather, Nelson, Harle Syke. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Haggate 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 Haggate
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Haggate. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 Haggate.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Haggate slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Haggate were full planning applications (4), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 57% 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, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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.