Hurstwood, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hurstwood, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Hurstwood
Hurstwood is a quaint rural hamlet located on the eastern fringes of Burnley in Lancashire, England. Falling within the civil parish of Worsthorne-with-Hurstwood and the borough of Burnley, this picturesque area offers a unique setting for planning applications, particularly for those interested in rural development and local amenities.
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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 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hurstwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hurstwood.
- 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 Hurstwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Hurstwood.
- - Beaufort Park South Road Wokingham Berkshire
Details pursuant to condition nos 21 (landscaping) and 31 (Landscaping and Ecological Managment Plan) of planning permission 23/00767/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-01-23
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A brief summary of Hurstwood in Lancashire
Hurstwood is a quaint rural hamlet located on the eastern fringes of Burnley in Lancashire, England. Falling within the civil parish of Worsthorne-with-Hurstwood and the borough of Burnley, this picturesque area offers a unique setting for planning applications, particularly for those interested in rural development and local amenities.
Property prices in Hurstwood 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 Hurstwood a particularly low-crime area.
Hurstwood has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hurstwood, Worsthorne. 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 Hurstwood includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): South Pennine Moors SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): South Pennine Moors; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): South Pennine Moors Phase 2. 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, Hurstwood 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 Hurstwood
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Hurstwood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hurstwood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Hurstwood were tree works (3), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.