How long do planning decisions take near Lane Bottom?

The average planning decision time near Lane Bottom is 56 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 Lane Bottom?

The planning approval rate near Lane Bottom is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lane Bottom?

The most common type of planning application near Lane Bottom is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lane Bottom?

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Lane Bottom, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lane Bottom, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Lane Bottom are administered by Burnley Borough Council. View the full Burnley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Burnley
Parliamentary constituency: Burnley
LSOA: Burnley 007C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lane Bottom.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lane Bottom.

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 Lane Bottom based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Lane Bottom.

- 45 Stirling Court, Briercliffe, BB10 3QT
Proposed use of part of an existing domestic garage as a micro-scale, 1-to-1 dog grooming service, operated solely by the resident.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Burnley | Date: 2026-06-30
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- 78 Stirling Court Briercliffe Lancashire BB10 3QT
Submission of details required by condition no.3 (surface water drainage details), condition no.10 (solar panels) and condition no.11(hard and soft landscaping) of planning permission FUL/2024/0104.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Burnley | Date: 2025-06-12
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- 78 Stirling Court Briercliffe Lancashire BB10 3QT
Discharge conditions 3 (surface water drainage), 4 (construction management), 7 (materials), 9 (parking), 10 (solar panels) and 11 (landscaping) attached to full planning permission reference FUL/2024
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Burnley | Date: 2025-01-20
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- Land At Walverden Road Walverden Road Briercliffe Burnley
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission FUL/2022/0412, to reduce the curtilage of the garden area to the rear of 29 Walverden Road
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Burnley | Date: 2024-02-16
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- Blue Hills Todmorden Road Briercliffe Lancashire BB10 3QG
Proposed front and rear extensions.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Burnley | Date: 2023-07-21
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- 2 Stirling Court Briercliffe Lancashire BB10 3QT
Proposed two storey side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Burnley | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Lane Bottom in Lancashire

Lane Bottom is a settlement located in Lancashire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lane Bottom a particularly low-crime area.

Lane Bottom has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Southfield, Nelson, Scholefield and Coldweather, Nelson, Harle Syke. 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lane Bottom 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 Lane Bottom

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Lane Bottom. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Lane Bottom.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Lane Bottom were full planning applications (4), tree works (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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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