Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · Town
About Oswaldtwistle
Oswaldtwistle is a town located in the Hyndburn borough of Lancashire, just 3 miles southeast of Blackburn and adjacent to Accrington. With a strong industrial heritage, it is notable for being the hometown of James Hargreaves, inventor of the spinning jenny, and Robert "Parsley" Peel, known for his contributions to calico printing. The town is intersected by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which played a vital role in the export of the region's cotton goods, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to heritage and commerce.
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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 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oswaldtwistle.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oswaldtwistle.
- 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 Oswaldtwistle based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Oswaldtwistle.
- - 6 - 8 Thomas Street, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 3LA
FULL: Conversion to 6no, 1 bedroom apartments, rear single storey infill extension, external alterations and creation of 2no parking spaces.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Early Start Nursery, Tennyson Avenue, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 4QZ
Lawful Development Certificate (as existing) for the use of a building and associated land as a nursery school and before/after school childcare club (Class E(f))
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Land to the South of Roe Greave Road, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3QQ
Full: Change of use of land to form a 4-pitch gypsy and traveller family site with 3 day rooms and an access from the existing access point onto Roe Greave Road (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 234 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3JB
Certificate of Lawful Use Proposed: Conversion of a C3 dwelling house to C4 HMO incorporating internal remodelling works and refurbishing the exterior wall and roof(s)
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Stonebridge Mill, Stone Bridge Lane, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3HX
Full: Installation and replacement of electronic communications apparatus at the existing rooftop telecoms base station
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Former Stanhill Works, Tennyson Avenue, Oswaldtwistle,, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 4QZ
Full: Change of use from vacant furniture workshop (Class B2) to children's role play centre (Class E(d)) with ancillary (Class E(b) ) and external alterations to the building (part retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 36 Stanley Street, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 3PZ
Householder: Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Mill Hill, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 3LY
Works to TPO Trees: Fell x1 Ash Due to ash dieback, Fell x1 Dead Elm
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Lord Longworth, 6 - 8 Thomas Street, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3LA
Permission in Principle: Town and Country Planning (Amendment) Order 2017, Demolition of Existing Public House and Erection of up to 9 Apartments
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - Land Parcel Opposite 44, James Street, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3LJ
Discharge of Conditions: 12(c) of Planning permission 11/22/0523
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2023-10-06
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A brief summary of Oswaldtwistle in Lancashire
Oswaldtwistle is a town located in the Hyndburn borough of Lancashire, just 3 miles southeast of Blackburn and adjacent to Accrington. With a strong industrial heritage, it is notable for being the hometown of James Hargreaves, inventor of the spinning jenny, and Robert "Parsley" Peel, known for his contributions to calico printing. The town is intersected by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which played a vital role in the export of the region's cotton goods, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to heritage and commerce.
Property prices in Oswaldtwistle 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 Oswaldtwistle a particularly low-crime area.
Oswaldtwistle has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Church Canalside, Stanhill, Rhyddings, Straits. 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 Oswaldtwistle
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Oswaldtwistle. The average decision time was 40 days.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Oswaldtwistle were full planning applications (17), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 53% 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, 31 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.