How long do planning decisions take near Holme Chapel?

The average planning decision time near Holme Chapel is 71 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 Holme Chapel?

The planning approval rate near Holme Chapel is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Holme Chapel?

The most common type of planning application near Holme Chapel is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Holme Chapel?

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Holme Chapel, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Holme Chapel, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Holme Chapel 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 Holme Chapel

Cliviger is a civil parish located in the Borough of Burnley, Lancashire, positioned southeast of Burnley and northwest of Todmorden. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 2,238, making it a small yet vibrant community, relevant for those considering planning applications in the area.

District: Cliviger

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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 002D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Holme Chapel.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Holme Chapel based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Holme Chapel.

- St Johns C Of E School Burnley Road Cliviger Lancashire BB10 4SU
Application to discharge condition no.3 (construction management plan) of planning permission FUL/2024/0035.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Burnley | Date: 2024-11-18
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- Plot South Of Holme Hall Burnley Road Cliviger Lancashire BB10 4SY
Erection of detached dwelling and detached garage, including access and landscaping
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Burnley | Date: 2024-06-17
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- 3 Holme Hall Burnley Road Cliviger Lancashire BB10 4SY
Application to discharge condition no.4 (external materials and methodology) of planning permission FUL/2020/0521.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Burnley | Date: 2024-05-10
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- Berrils Green Farm Burnley Road Cliviger Lancashire BB10 4SY
Proposed alterations and repairs to the roof and chimney and upgrading the roof construction to improve thermal efficiency (retrospective application).
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Burnley | Date: 2023-05-19
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A brief summary of Holme Chapel in Lancashire

Property prices in Holme Chapel 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 Holme Chapel a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Holme Chapel includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Holme Chapel

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Holme Chapel. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Holme Chapel.

The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Holme Chapel were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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