Nelson, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Nelson, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · Town
Planning applications in Nelson are administered by Pendle Borough Council. View the full Pendle Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Nelson
Nelson is a town and civil parish located in the Borough of Pendle, Lancashire, with a population of 33,617 as of 2021. Situated just 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 a significant area for planning applications related to both historical preservation and modern development.
Population: 33,488 (2021) · Area: 4.6 km²
District: Pendle
Website: http://www.pendle.gov.uk/
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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 011A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Nelson.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Nelson.
- 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 Nelson based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
86 planning applications found near Nelson.
- 26/0377/HHO - 7 Hawarden Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 0SF
Full: Erection of dormer windows to front and rear roof slopes and the erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-06-19 - 26/0347/HHO - 45 Meredith Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 0BZ
Full: Erection of dormer windows to front and rear roof slopes.
Status: Undecided | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-05-29 - - 45 Meredith Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 0BZ
Full: Erection of dormer windows to front and rear roof slopes.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - 26/0303/FUL - 45 Railway Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 9SG
Full: Installation of new shop front with new shutter door.
Status: Undecided | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-05-11 - - 45 Railway Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 9SG
Full: Installation of new shop front with new shutter door.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - 26/0273/FUL - Unit 2 Rear Of 18 Chapel House Road Nelson Lancashire BB9 9DJ
Full: Alterations to increase existing yard wall height with a new roof.
Status: Undecided | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-05-01 - - 265 Brunswick Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 0HS
Full: Erection of front and rear dormers with a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 28 Hawarden Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 0SF
Full: Erection of dormers to front and rear roof slopes and a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Pendle Rise Shopping Centre Manchester Road Nelson Lancashire BB9 9SL
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition: Discharge Condition 12 (Construction Surface Water Management Plan), Condition 15 (Demolition Method Statement) and Condition 17 (Ecological Mitigation Measu
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 74 Barkerhouse Road Nelson Lancashire BB9 9EU
Full: Siting of an InPost Parcel Locker.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 9 Squire Road Nelson Lancashire BB9 0NS
Full: Erection of a single storey rear extension, front porch and widening of existing ground floor bay window.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 24 Selby Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 0SH
Full: Erection of dormer windows to front and rear roof slopes and the erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 22 Hunslet Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 0JF
Full: Erection of dormer windows to front and rear roof slopes and the erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 159 Netherfield Road Nelson Lancashire BB9 9QS
Full: Installation of an extraction flue to the rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Site For Proposed Street Hub Railway Street Nelson Lancashire
Advertisement Consent: Display of 2 no. illuminated digital display screens on each side of the BT Street Hub unit.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - Site For Proposed Street Hub Railway Street Nelson Lancashire
Full: Installation of a 1 no. BT Street Hub Unit.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 25 Chapel House Road Nelson Lancashire BB9 9DJ
Full: Demolition of existing kitchen and the erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 2 Sagar Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 9SP
Full: Installation of 2 no. electric vehicle charging stations with associated ancillary equipment.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - Pendle Rise Shopping Centre Manchester Road Nelson Lancashire BB9 9SL
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition: Discharge Condition 17 (Bat Survey) of Planning Permission 23/0268/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-08-20
View full details - - 7 Bracewell Close Nelson Lancashire BB9 9RN
Permitted Development Notification (Larger Home Extension): Erection of single storey rear extension (6.00m length, 3.00m height and 3.00m eaves height).
Status: Permitted | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-08-04
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A brief summary of Nelson in Lancashire
Nelson is a town and civil parish located in the Borough of Pendle, Lancashire, with a population of 33,617 as of 2021. Situated just 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 a significant area for planning applications related to both historical preservation and modern development. The Town has a population of approximately 33,488 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Pendle district.
Nelson covers an area of approximately 4.6 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Nelson 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 Nelson a particularly low-crime area.
Nelson has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Southfield, Nelson, Scholefield and Coldweather, Nelson, Whitefield, 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, Nelson planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.pendle.gov.uk/. 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 Nelson
In the last 24 months, 147 planning applications were submitted near Nelson. Of these, 39% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Nelson.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Nelson slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Nelson were full planning applications (93), advertising consent (15), discharge of conditions (10). Full planning applications account for 63% 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, 118 smaller schemes were submitted.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (29% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 9 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 123 applications
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