Irwell Vale, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Irwell Vale, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Irwell Vale
Irwell Vale is a picturesque village located in the Rossendale borough of Lancashire, North West England. Nestled at the confluence of the River Ogden and the River Irwell, it offers a unique setting that may influence planning applications and development opportunities in the area.
District: Rossendale
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £186,439 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rossendale
- Parliamentary constituency: Rossendale and Darwen
- LSOA: Rossendale 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Irwell Vale.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Irwell Vale.
- 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 Irwell Vale based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Irwell Vale.
- - Irwell Vale Mill Aitken Street Ramsbottom Bury Lancashire BL0 0QG
Non-Material Amendment pursuant to application 2019/0405, minor administrative change to the wording of condition 24 (archaeology) to facilitate early site investigation works which are necessary to d
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 5 Esk Avenue Edenfield Bury Lancashire BL0 0JA
Discharge of Conditions 4 (Driveway Material), 5 (Landscaping) and 6 (SW Drainage) of Planning Permission 2023/0189
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2023-09-08
View full details - - 4 Bridge Street Haslingden Rossendale Lancashire BB4 6LQ
Larger home Extension: Single storey rear extension of masonry construction with local stone facing material to match existing dwelling, with new bifold doorset and associated roof windows. Dual pitch
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2023-04-18
View full details - - 6 Milne Street Ramsbottom Bury Lancashire BL0 0QP
Householder: Single storey side extension and off Road parking for one vehicle
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2023-03-31
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A brief summary of Irwell Vale in Lancashire
Irwell Vale is a picturesque village located in the Rossendale borough of Lancashire, North West England. Nestled at the confluence of the River Ogden and the River Irwell, it offers a unique setting that may influence planning applications and development opportunities in the area. It sits within the Rossendale district.
Property prices in Irwell Vale show an average sale price of £186,439, 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 Irwell Vale a particularly low-crime area.
Irwell Vale has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chatterton-Strongstry, Irwell Vale. 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 Irwell Vale includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hodge Clough SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Irwell Vale 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 Irwell Vale
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Irwell Vale. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Irwell Vale may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Irwell Vale were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1), tree works (1).
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.
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