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Planning in Rockcliffe

Approved
94%
30 of 32 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Rockcliffe in the last 24 months, from Rossendale Borough Council's planning register.

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About Rockcliffe

Rockcliffe is a settlement located in Lancashire, England.

Property prices in Rockcliffe show an average sale price of £164,277, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Rockcliffe has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rockcliffe 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Rockcliffe, 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, 48 planning applications were submitted near Rockcliffe. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 92 days.

The most common types were outline applications (2), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Rockcliffe?
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Rockcliffe. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Rockcliffe?
The average planning decision time near Rockcliffe is 92 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 Rockcliffe?
The planning approval rate near Rockcliffe is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Rockcliffe?
The most common type of planning application near Rockcliffe is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Rockcliffe?
You can search and track planning applications near Rockcliffe on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.