How long do planning decisions take near Milnshaw?

The average planning decision time near Milnshaw is 48 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 Milnshaw?

The planning approval rate near Milnshaw is 43%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Milnshaw?

The most common type of planning application near Milnshaw is full planning applications, with 23 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Milnshaw?

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Milnshaw, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Milnshaw, Lancashire.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £136,663 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Hyndburn
Parliamentary constituency: Hyndburn
LSOA: Hyndburn 008B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Milnshaw.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Milnshaw based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Milnshaw.

- 10 Moss Hall Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 5AS
Certificate of Lawful Use Proposed: Erection of rear dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-04-23
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- St Mary Magdalen's Church, Devonshire Street, Accrington, BB5 1DL
Observations to Neighbouring LPA: The declaration of closure for public worship of the parish church of Saint Mary Magdalen of the parish of The Good Shepherd in the diocese of Blackburn
Status: Conditions | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-03-16
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- 150 Queens Road West, Church, Lancashire, BB5 4BA
Prior Approval: Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-03-05
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- 46 Poulton Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 5EP
Full: Variation of Condition no. 2 (approved plans) of planning permission reference 11/24/0205
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-02-12
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- 339 Whalley Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 5DF
Householder: Erection of boundary fence and electric gate to front
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-02-06
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- 312 Whalley Road, Accrington, Lancashire,BB5 5DQ
Advertisement Consent: Painting of mural on side elevation wall
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2025-10-17
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- Accrington Academy, Queens Road West, Accrington, BB5 4FF
Certificate of Lawful Development Proposed: A proposed erection of enclosed canopy outdoor room adjacent to the existing main school building
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2025-10-15
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- 227 Whalley Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 5AD
Householder: Rear single storey extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2025-10-10
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- 46 Poulton Avenue, Accrington, BB5 5EP
Householder: Erection of Rear and Side Extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2024-05-16
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- 145 Kingsway, Church, Lancashire, BB5 5EL
Householder: Double storey side and front extensions, raising of eaves and roof height with alterations and insertion of a dormer to the rear roof slope
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2023-11-01
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A brief summary of Milnshaw in Lancashire

Milnshaw is a settlement located in Lancashire, England.

Property prices in Milnshaw show an average sale price of £136,663, 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 Milnshaw a particularly low-crime area.

Milnshaw has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Christ Church, Mercer Park, Accrington Town Centre. 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.

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Planning Activity in Milnshaw

In the last 24 months, 56 planning applications were submitted near Milnshaw. Of these, 43% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Milnshaw.

The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Milnshaw were full planning applications (23), discharge of conditions (10), outline applications (8). Full planning applications account for 41% 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, 54 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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