Oakenshaw, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oakenshaw, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Oakenshaw are administered by Hyndburn Borough Council. View the full Hyndburn Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Oakenshaw
Oakenshaw is a residential area located within the township of Clayton-le-Moors in Lancashire, England. As part of this vibrant community, it offers a mix of local amenities and residential options, making it a relevant consideration for those researching planning applications in the region.
District: Hyndburn
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £145,664 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Hyndburn
- Parliamentary constituency: Hyndburn
- LSOA: Hyndburn 002F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oakenshaw.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oakenshaw.
- 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 Oakenshaw based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Oakenshaw.
- - Land adjacent 98 Barnes Street Clayton-le-Moors Lancashire BB5 5PG
Discharge of Condition 3 (Materials), 8 (Construction Method Statement) and 9 (Surface water drainage scheme) pursuant to planning permission 11/23/0050
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - Mercer Park, Rishton Road, Clayton-Le-Moors, BB5 5PN
Full: Installation of steel security fencing, double maintenance gate and two single pedestrian gates around existing bowling green
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - Mercer House,Charles Street,Clayton-le-moors,Lancashire,BB5 5PS
Listed Building Consent: External repairs and alterations to Mercer House
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - 9 Holme Lea, Clayton-Le-Moors, Lancashire, BB5 5XZ
Certificate of Lawful Development Proposed: Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Land off Moor Street, Clayton Le Moors, BB5 5PH
Discharge of Condition 5 (Details of materials used), 6 (details of boundary treatment and bin storage), 9 (remediation statement - contamination), 11 (surface water drainage statement), 12 (parking s
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Clayton Triangle, off Whalley Road, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington BB5 5JA
Discharge of Conditions: Discharge of Condition 16 (Contamination verification; P4 - Verification report to cover 1, 10 11, 12,13, 96-127 front and rears ) and 22 (contamination verification; D-verifi
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 3 Barnes Street, Clayton-Le-Moors, Lancashire, BB5 5PF
Certificate of Lawful Use Existing: Change of use of dwellinghouse (C3) to HMO (C4)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 8 Sweet Briar Close, Clayton-le-Moors, Lancashire, BB5 5LZ
Householder: Replacement of windows and door
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 31 Fernlea Drive, Clayton-le-moors, Lancashire, BB5 5TL
Certificate of Lawful Use Proposed: Erection of single storey rear extension and rear dormer
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 277 Whalley Road, Clayton-Le-Moors, Accrington BB5 5QU
Full: Change of Use of First and Second Floor into a Self- Contained Flat, Plus Dormer and External Staircase to Rear
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 3 Meadowside Avenue, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington BB5 5XF
Certificate Lawful Use - Proposed: Convert Existing Garage into a Utility, Cinema Room and Kitchen. Replacing Existing Rear Bedroom Window to a Juliet Balcony
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2025-02-03
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A brief summary of Oakenshaw in Lancashire
Oakenshaw is a residential area located within the township of Clayton-le-Moors in Lancashire, England. As part of this vibrant community, it offers a mix of local amenities and residential options, making it a relevant consideration for those researching planning applications in the region. It sits within the Hyndburn district.
Property prices in Oakenshaw show an average sale price of £145,664, 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 Oakenshaw a particularly low-crime area.
Oakenshaw has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Great Harwood, Mercer Park. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Oakenshaw includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Oakenshaw 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 Oakenshaw
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Oakenshaw. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 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 Oakenshaw.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Oakenshaw were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (8), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 30 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Clayton-Le-Moors planning applications
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- Hindle Fold planning applications
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- Dill Hall planning applications
- Church planning applications
- Rishton 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.