Higham, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Higham, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Higham 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 Higham
Higham is a village located in the Borough of Pendle, Lancashire, situated south of Pendle Hill. Known as Higham with West Close Booth, it lies approximately 2 miles northeast of Padiham and 4 miles southwest of Nelson, accessible via the A6068 road. This charming village may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the Pendle area.
Population: 778
District: Higham-with-West Close Booth
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £157,665 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Burnley
- Parliamentary constituency: Burnley
- LSOA: Burnley 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Higham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Higham.
- 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 Higham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Higham.
- - 6 Anderton Road Higham Lancashire BB12 9BH
Full: Erection of a flat roof dormer extension to side elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-04-03
View full details - - 8 Gawthorpe View Higham Lancashire BB12 9HB
Certificate of Lawful Use (S.192 Proposed Development): Installation of 12 No. roof-mounted solar panels to front and rear roofslopes.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Higham Hall Barn Higham Hall Road Higham Lancashire BB12 9EU
T1 Larch - 5m crown lift
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 14 Acresbrook Road Higham Lancashire BB12 9BY
T1 Oak - Crown Clean crossing rubbing branches and deadwood and Crown raise secondary branches upto 5m. Crown Reduce lowest limb at the rear of the tree by up to 2m back to a suitable growing point.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Pendle | Date: 2024-02-17
View full details - - Land To The South West Of Woodside Fir Trees Lane Higham Lancashire
Full (Major): Change of use of part of an agricultural land to commercial dog walking business and the erection of fencing.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Higham in Lancashire
Higham is a village located in the Borough of Pendle, Lancashire, situated south of Pendle Hill. Known as Higham with West Close Booth, it lies approximately 2 miles northeast of Padiham and 4 miles southwest of Nelson, accessible via the A6068 road. This charming village may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the Pendle area. The settlement has a population of approximately 778. It sits within the Higham-with-West Close Booth district.
Property prices in Higham show an average sale price of £157,665, 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 Higham a particularly low-crime area.
Higham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sabden Fold, Higham. 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 Higham includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Forest Of Bowland. 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, Higham 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 Higham
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Higham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Higham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Higham were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
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- Sabden planning applications
- Padiham planning applications
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- Newchurch in Pendle planning applications
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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.