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19 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Rawtenstall · updated daily · Rossendale Borough Council
Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Land Adjacent 2 Weaver Avenue Reedsholme Rossendale Lancashire BB4 8XHApprovedWorks to trees within TPO specifically Tree A Elm - reduce side branches heading towards property by approx 2 metres to suitable growth points, Tree B Elm - Fell due to it heading over property and going to cause footpath problemsReceived 9 Oct 2026Decided 4 Nov 20262026/0036/TPO
- 36 Woodcroft Avenue Reeds Holme Rossendale Lancashire BB4 8NFAwaiting decisionSingle Storey Rear ExtensionReceived 6 Oct 20262026/0400
- 617 Burnley Road Crawshawbooth Rossendale Lancashire BB4 8ANAwaiting decisionApplication for a Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing use of the premises as a restaurant/cafe falling within Class E(b) (sale of food and drink for consumption (mostly) on the premises), including the ancillary sale of food for consumption off the premises.Received 11 Sep 20262026/0287
- Former Public Toilet Building And Adjacent Land To Burnley Road Crawshawbooth Rossendale LancashireAwaiting decisionFull: Demolition of the former/unused public toilet building, and the erection of a 2 storey replacement building comprising of a ground floor cafe including grab and go service hatch (Class E(b)) and first floor office space (Class E(g)(i)), with associated outdoor terrace and hard and soft landscaping.Received 22 Jul 20262026/0202
- Alder Grange High School Calder Road Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 8HWApprovedPart of outbuilding conversion to use as caf�Received 14 Jul 2026Decided 16 Sep 20262026/0238
Planning in Rawtenstall
- Approved
- 92%
- 22 of 23 decided
- Decision time
- about 19 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Rawtenstall in the last 24 months, from Rossendale Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Rawtenstall
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BB4 234 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Rossendale Borough Council
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About Rawtenstall
Rawtenstall is a town located in the borough of Rossendale, Lancashire, England, positioned 15 miles north of Manchester and 22 miles east of Preston. Nestled in the heart of the Rossendale Valley, it boasts a population of approximately 23,000 as of 2022, making it a key area for planning and development within the region.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Rawtenstall 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 Rawtenstall 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, Rawtenstall 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.
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In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Rawtenstall. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 135 days.
The most common types were tree works (6), full planning applications (3), outline applications (3).
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).