Search Nelson planning applications
34 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Nelson · updated daily · Pendle Borough Council
- Laurel Bank House 47 Carr Road Nelson Lancashire BB9 7SRAwaiting decisionTree works in a conservation areaReceived 5 Nov 202626/0766/TCA
- Wavelengths Chapel Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 9TDAwaiting decisionFull: Town & Country Planning General Regulations 1992 - Regulation 3: Installation of a new external plant area with associated acoustic fencing and the installation of a substation.Received 22 Oct 202626/0727/FUL
- 33 Belgrave Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 9HRAwaiting decisionPermitted Development Notification (Larger Home Extension): Erection of a single storey rear extension (4.70m length, 3.00m height and 3.00m eaves height).Larger Home ExtensionReceived 22 Oct 202626/0744/LHE
- Land To The South East Of Bamford Street Nelson LancashireAwaiting decisionFull: Erection of a dwelling.Full ApplicationReceived 20 Oct 202626/0737/FUL
- 142 Manchester Road Nelson Lancashire BB9 7AHAwaiting decisionFull: Installation of an extraction flue.Received 19 Oct 202626/0723/FUL
Planning in Nelson
- Approved
- 85%
- 82 of 91 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Nelson in the last 24 months, from Pendle Borough Council's planning register.
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BB9 245 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Pendle Borough Council
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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. 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 are currently no active flood warnings for the Nelson area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Nelson a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Nelson 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.pendle.gov.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Nelson, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 163 planning applications were submitted near Nelson. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (84), discharge of conditions (14), advertising consent (14). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).