Hoddlesden, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hoddlesden, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Hoddlesden
Hoddlesden is a village located in the Blackburn with Darwen borough of Lancashire, England, with a population of 1,239 as per the 2011 census. Nestled east of Darwen, it is surrounded by the parishes of Eccleshill and Yate and Pickup Bank to the north, Haslingden Grane to the east, and the small hamlet of Blacksnape to the south-west. This picturesque setting, part of the West Pennine Moors, makes Hoddlesden a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 1,300
District: Blackburn with Darwen
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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 016C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hoddlesden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hoddlesden.
- 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 Hoddlesden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
246 planning applications found near Hoddlesden.
- - Land at Vale Rock Mill Johnson New Road Hoddlesden BB3 3NT
Non-material amendment pursuant to planning applicaiton 10/22/0772 "Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 7 dwellings and associated landscaping" Substitute house type Weaver 4 on plot 76 w
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Land adjacent to 15 Queen Street Hoddlesden Darwen BB3 3LY
Discharge Condition Nos 3 "materials", 4 "landscaping", 10 "protection of wastewater assets scheme", 11 "sustainable surface water & foul water drainage scheme", 12 "sustainable drainage management an
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Land off Albert Street Hoddlesden Darwen BB3 3TQ
Variation of Condition Nos 2 "approved drawings" and 18 "landscaping scheme" pursuant to planning application 10/18/0326 "Erection of 14 dwellings" - changes to ground levels/roof heights, re-position
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Land off Albert Street Hoddlesden
Discharge Condition No 10 "validation report" pursuant to planning application 10/18/0326
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Langshawhead Cottage Sunnyfield Lane Hoddlesden Darwen BB3 3QR
Retention of first floor window alterations with associated balcony and retention of single-storey oak framed detached garage (part-retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Land at Langshawhead Cottage Sunnyfield Lane Hoddlesden Darwen BB3 3QR
Erection of agricultural/equestrian store
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 33 Carus Avenue Hoddlesden Darwen BB3 3LN
Proposed porch and bay window on front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-08-18
View full details - - Land at Vale Rock Mill Johnson New Road Hoddlesden BB3 3NT
Non-material amendment pursuant to planning application 10/22/0772 "Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 7 dwellings and associated landscaping" - substitute house types and positioning of
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - 3 Kings Drive Hoddlesden Darwen BB3 3RB
Alterations to window and door fenestration including installation of feature glazing element to side elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - 1 Glencoe Avenue Hoddlesden Darwen BB3 3LW
Single storey side extension with internal alterations including conversion of garage to habitable room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-04-24
View full details - - Land at Vale Rock Mill, Johnson New Road Hoddlesden BB3 3NT
Non-material amendment pursuant to planning application 10/22/0772 "Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 7 dwellings and associated landscaping" - Plot 76: substitute Farmhouse 5 house typ
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-04-15
View full details - - Land at Vale Rock Mill Johnson New Road Hoddlesden BB3 3NT
Discharge Condition Nos 9 "piling scheme on noise and vibration" and 11 "acoustic glazing ventilation scheme" pursuant to planning application 10/22/0772
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-03-19
View full details - - Land at Vale Rock Mill Johnson New Road Hoddlesden BB3 3NT
Discharge Condition Nos 5 "site investigation report", 18 "mitigation method statement", 20 "fould & surface water drainage", 21 "drainage management and maintenance strategy", 23 "landscaping mainten
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-01-10
View full details - - Land at Vale Rock Mill Johnson New Road Hoddlesden BB3 3NT
Non-material amendment pursuant to planning application 10/22/0772 " Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 7 dwellings and associated landscaping" - removal of substation from the layout pl
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2024-12-20
View full details - - Former Hoddlesden Mill Johnson New Road Hoddlesden BB3 3NT
Non-material amendment pursuant to planning application 10/23/0277 "Variation of Condition No.1 "approved drawings" and Condition No. 4 "Boundary Treatments" pursuant to planning application 10/22/006
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2024-12-16
View full details - - Langshawhead Farm Sunnyfield Lane Hoddlesden Darwen BB3 3QR
Erection of agricultural storage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2024-12-16
View full details - - Former Hoddlesden Mill Johnson New Road Hoddlesden Darwen BB3 3NT
Non material amendment pursuant to planning application 10/23/0277 to reinstate detached garage to Plot 58; repositioning of garage and parking to Plot 69; removal of garage to Plot 70 and parking rep
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2024-10-23
View full details - - 1 Carus Avenue Hoddlesden Darwen BB3 3LN
T13 Lime - 5m Crown lift to epicormic growth only.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - Top Of The Meadow Harwoods Lane Hoddlesden Darwen BB3 3LL
Approval of reserved matters for access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale pursuant to outline planning application 10/21/0531 "for the conversion of a barn to a dwellinghouse"
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2024-08-22
View full details - - Land at Vale Rock Mill Johnson New Road Hoddlesden BB3 3NT
Discharge Condition No 27 "archaeological investigation" pursuant to planning application 10/22/0772
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2024-08-20
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A brief summary of Hoddlesden in Lancashire
Hoddlesden is a village located in the Blackburn with Darwen borough of Lancashire, England, with a population of 1,239 as per the 2011 census. Nestled east of Darwen, it is surrounded by the parishes of Eccleshill and Yate and Pickup Bank to the north, Haslingden Grane to the east, and the small hamlet of Blacksnape to the south-west. This picturesque setting, part of the West Pennine Moors, makes Hoddlesden a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,300. It sits within the Blackburn with Darwen district.
Property prices in Hoddlesden 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 Hoddlesden a particularly low-crime area.
Hoddlesden has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hoddlesden. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Hoddlesden includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Pennine Moors SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Hoddlesden 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 Hoddlesden
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Hoddlesden. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Hoddlesden.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hoddlesden were discharge of conditions (12), amendments (9), full planning applications (7).
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 30 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 24 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 9 applications
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