How long do planning decisions take near Padiham?

The average planning decision time near Padiham is 58 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 Padiham?

The planning approval rate near Padiham is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Padiham?

The most common type of planning application near Padiham is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Padiham?

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Padiham, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Padiham, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · Town

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About Padiham

Padiham is a vibrant market town and civil parish situated on the River Calder within the Borough of Burnley, Lancashire. Located northwest of Burnley and northeast of Clayton le Moors and Great Harwood, it is framed by the scenic foothills of Pendle Hill. As of the 2011 Census, Padiham had a population of 10,098, with a slight increase to an estimated 10,138 by 2019, making it a dynamic area for planning applications and community development.

Population: 10,474 (2021)

District: Burnley

Website: http://www.padihamtowncouncil.gov.uk/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £144,576 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Burnley
Parliamentary constituency: Burnley
LSOA: Burnley 010F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Padiham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Padiham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Padiham.

- 125 Park Road, Padiham, BB12 7AN
Demolition of existing building and erection of new, replacement open fronted structure.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Lancashire | Date: 2025-11-19
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- 21 Green Street Padiham Lancashire BB12 7AT
Proposed wet room extension to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Burnley | Date: 2025-10-24
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- Fire Station Station Road Padiham Lancashire BB12 8EA
Non-material amendment to planning permission FUL/2024/0467 to increase the height of the external bi-fold gate and side infill fence panel from 1800mm to 2400mm to match the height of the boundary fe
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Burnley | Date: 2025-10-01
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- Padiham Youth Centre Burnley Road Padiham Lancashire BB12 8BU
4x non-illuminated projecting sign and 5x non-illuminated fascia sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Burnley | Date: 2025-09-16
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- 64 Station Road Padiham Lancashire BB12 8EF
Change of use/conversion of the property to one dwelling including the erection of a rear dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Burnley | Date: 2025-07-21
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- Tesco Store Wyre St Padiham Lancashire BB12 8DQ
Proposal to install 2 x internally illuminated Gantry signs
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Burnley | Date: 2024-05-31
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- Land At Wytham Street Padiham
Proposed Discharge of Condition 13 (Surface Water Drainage Operation and Maintenance Manual) and Condition 17 (Flood Management and Maintenance Scheme) of planning permission FUL/2022/0431.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Burnley | Date: 2023-09-19
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A brief summary of Padiham in Lancashire

Property prices in Padiham show an average sale price of £144,576, 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 Padiham a particularly low-crime area.

Padiham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Padiham. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Padiham includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Padiham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.padihamtowncouncil.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 Padiham

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Padiham. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Padiham.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Padiham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Padiham were full planning applications (10), tree works (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.

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