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Planning in Hoddlesden

Approved
87%
20 of 21 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Hoddlesden in the last 24 months, from Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council's planning register.

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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. 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 £165,116, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Hoddlesden area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Hoddlesden a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Hoddlesden has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Hoddlesden, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Hoddlesden. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (8), amendments (7). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hoddlesden?
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Hoddlesden. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Hoddlesden?
The average planning decision time near Hoddlesden is 52 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 Hoddlesden?
The planning approval rate near Hoddlesden is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hoddlesden?
The most common type of planning application near Hoddlesden is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hoddlesden?
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