Little Marsden, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Marsden, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Marsden are administered by Pendle Borough Council. View the full Pendle Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Little Marsden
Nelson, a town and civil parish in the Borough of Pendle, Lancashire, had a population of 33,617 in 2021. Located 3 miles north of Burnley and 2 miles south-west of Colne, Nelson emerged as a prominent mill town during the Industrial Revolution, making it an important area for potential planning applications related to both residential and commercial development.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £144,098 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Pendle
- Parliamentary constituency: Pendle and Clitheroe
- LSOA: Pendle 010E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Marsden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Marsden.
- 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 Little Marsden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
323 planning applications found near Little Marsden.
- - 41 Beaufort Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 0BQ
Full: Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - 120 Hibson Road Nelson Lancashire BB9 0AZ
Certificate of Lawful Use (S.192 Proposed Development): Change of use of dwelling (Use Class C3) to a Residential Institution for 2 no. children (Use Class C2).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - 21 Manchester Road Nelson Lancashire BB9 9SD
Advertisement Consent: Display of 2 no. illuminated fascia signs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - 26/0362/HHO - 7 Causey Foot Nelson Lancashire BB9 0DR
Full: Erection of a front porch, raise existing driveway and insertion of side windows.
Status: Undecided | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-06-09 - 26/0300/FUL - 97 Manchester Road Nelson Lancashire BB9 7HB
Full: Change of use from hairdressers (Use Class E) to a hot food takeaway with diner (Sui Generis), erection of a single storey rear extension and the installation of an extraction flue to the rear.
Status: Undecided | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-05-13 - 26/0301/FUL - 2 Place De Creil Manchester Road Nelson Lancashire BB9 9AN
Full: Installation of an ATM.
Status: Undecided | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-05-12 - - 2 Place De Creil Manchester Road Nelson Lancashire BB9 9AN
Full: Installation of an ATM.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 2 Place De Creil Manchester Road Nelson Lancashire BB9 9AN
Advertisement Consent: Display of 2 no illuminated fascia signs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - 26/0262/HHO - 5 - 7 Mosley Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 7HA
Full: Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-04-29 - - 5 - 7 Mosley Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 7HA
Full: Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 2 Victoria Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 7HR
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition: Discharge Condition 3 (Stone sample) of Planning Permission 24/0770/HHO.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 68 Lancaster Gate Nelson Lancashire BB9 0AP
Full: Erection of a two storey side and rear extension, part single storey rear extension with raised decking to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 132 Manchester Road Nelson Lancashire BB9 7AH
Advertisement Consent: Display of 2 no. illuminated fascia signs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 96 Manchester Road Nelson Lancashire BB9 7HD
Full: Replace windows and doors with aluminium frames and increase height of front window cill wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 132 Manchester Road Nelson Lancashire BB9 7AH
Full: Erection of a new shop front and the insertion of a new gable end window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 19 Queensgate Nelson Lancashire BB9 0AT
Full: Erection of a single storey rear extension and dormer windows to front and rear roof slopes.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 39 Lomeshaye Road Nelson Lancashire BB9 7AS
Full: Blocking up of existing door, installation of a new window and installation of a soil vent pipe to the side elevation.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 11 Highgate Nelson Lancashire BB9 0DU
Full: Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 115 Manchester Road Nelson Lancashire BB9 7HB
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition: Discharge Condition 3 (Materials) of Planning Permission 25/0595/FUL.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 98 - 100 Manchester Road Nelson Lancashire BB9 7HD
Advertisement Consent: Display of 2 no illuminated fascia signs with an illuminated structural frame.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-01-26
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A brief summary of Little Marsden in Lancashire
Nelson, a town and civil parish in the Borough of Pendle, Lancashire, had a population of 33,617 in 2021. Located 3 miles north of Burnley and 2 miles south-west of Colne, Nelson emerged as a prominent mill town during the Industrial Revolution, making it an important area for potential planning applications related to both residential and commercial development.
Property prices in Little Marsden show an average sale price of £144,098, 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 Little Marsden a particularly low-crime area.
Little Marsden has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Scholefield and Coldweather, Nelson, Carr Hall Road, Barrowford, Carr Hall and Wheatley Lane Road, Barrowford, Whitefield, Nelson, Brierfield Mills, Lomeshaye Industrial Hamlet, Nelson, Edge End, Nelson. 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, Little Marsden 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 Little Marsden
In the last 24 months, 166 planning applications were submitted near Little Marsden. Of these, 47% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Little Marsden.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Little Marsden slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Little Marsden were full planning applications (96), discharge of conditions (17), advertising consent (17). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 14 medium-scale applications, 140 smaller schemes were submitted.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (29% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 15 applications
- Refused: 9 applications
- Withdrawn: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 134 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Lomeshaye planning applications
- Nelson planning applications
- Newbridge planning applications
- Brierfield planning applications
- Marsden Height planning applications
- Lowerford planning applications
- Barrowford planning applications
- Wheatley Lane planning applications
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.