Roughlee, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Roughlee, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Roughlee are administered by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council. View the full Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Roughlee
Roughlee is a village situated in the civil parish of Roughlee Booth within the Pendle district of Lancashire, England. Nestled at the foot of the historic Pendle Hill, famous for its association with the Pendle Witches, Roughlee is in proximity to Nelson, Barrowford, and Blacko. The village also encompasses the hamlet of Crowtrees, making it a notable location for those interested in planning applications in the area.
District: Roughlee Booth
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £144,098 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Pendle
- Parliamentary constituency: Pendle and Clitheroe
- LSOA: Pendle 012C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Roughlee.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Roughlee.
- 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 Roughlee based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
50 planning applications found near Roughlee.
- - Land To The South West Of Old Hall Close Blacko Bar Road Roughlee Lancashire
Technical Details Consent: Erection of 2 no. detached dwellings with altered vehicular access and associated parking of Permission in Principle 25/0203/PIP.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - Land To The North East Of Sunnyside Farm Crowtrees Roughlee Lancashire
Non- Material Amendment: Reduction in length of approved garage and alterations to rear elevation to remove the chamfered corner of Planning Permission 23/0197/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Land To The North East Of Sunnyside Farm Crowtrees Roughlee Lancashire
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition: Discharge Condition 6 (Construction Method Statement), Condition 9 ((Scheme for protecting the residential and business neighbours from noise and vibration)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Lisleitrim Crowtrees Roughlee Lancashire BB9 6NU
Full: Installation of an Air Source Heat Pump to the rear.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-07-09
View full details - - Land To The South West Of Old Hall Close Blacko Bar Road Roughlee Lancashire
Permission in Principle: Erection of 3 no. dwellings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - Beechwood Crowtrees Roughlee Lancashire BB9 6NU
Full: Installation of an Air Source Heat Pump to the rear.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - 1 Old Hall Close Roughlee Lancashire BB9 6ND
Full: Erection of porch extension to front elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2024-06-05
View full details - - Old Hall Farm Blacko Bar Road Roughlee Lancashire BB9 6NL
Full: Extension to an existing agricultural building.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2024-05-20
View full details - - Old Hall Farm Blacko Bar Road Roughlee Lancashire BB9 6NL
Prior Approval Notification (Agricultural Building): Extension to existing portal framed agricultural building.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Other | Council: Pendle | Date: 2024-03-12
View full details - - Pendle Lodge Pasture Lane Roughlee Lancashire BB9 6NR
Full: Replacement of a small outbuilding and decked area with composite decking and surrounding balustrade, Indian stone paving over patio area and replacement of 2 no. adjoined garden outbuildings wi
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2024-03-04
View full details - - Bradleys Barn Blacko Bar Road Roughlee Lancashire BB9 6NL
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition: Discharge Condition 4 (Boundary walls, fence and gate details), Condition 5 (Windows and Doors), Condition 6 (Rainwater goods), Condition 9 (Foul and Surface
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2023-06-20
View full details - - Land To The North East Of Sunnyside Farm Crowtrees Roughlee Lancashire
Full: Erection of a detached dwelling with detached garage, garden and access.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2023-04-03
View full details - - Forest Of Pendle Leisure Park Pasture Lane Roughlee Lancashire BB9 6NR
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition: Discharge Condition 2 (retaining wall) of Planning Permission 21/0348/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2023-01-23
View full details - - Bradleys Barn Blacko Bar Road Roughlee Lancashire BB9 6NL
Full: Erection of detached garage.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2021-05-24
View full details - - The Fishing Lodge Pasture Lane Roughlee Lancashire BB9 6NR
Lawful Develoment Certificate (S.192 Proposed Development): Proposed use of lake for water sports.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Pendle | Date: 2021-05-16
View full details - - Forest Of Pendle Leisure Park Pasture Lane Roughlee Lancashire BB9 6NR
Full: Alteration to ground levels for the formation of 4 no. static holiday caravan pitches with retaining structure (Part retrospective).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2021-04-22
View full details - - 1 Roughlee Old Hall Roughlee Lancashire BB9 6NN
Approval of Details Reserved By Condition: Discharge of Condition 3 (Window frame samples) of Listed Building Consent 16/0355/LBC.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2020-07-14
View full details - - Old Hall Farm Blacko Bar Road Roughlee Lancashire BB9 6NL
Full: Erection of twin span agricultural polytunnel.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2018-12-20
View full details - - Lisleitrim Crowtrees Roughlee Nelson Lancashire BB9 6NU
Full: Erection of single-storey extension to front.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2018-10-24
View full details - - Croft House Farm Stang Top Road Roughlee Lancashire BB9 6NZ
Full: Erection of single storey extension to front.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2018-05-09
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A brief summary of Roughlee in Lancashire
Roughlee is a village situated in the civil parish of Roughlee Booth within the Pendle district of Lancashire, England. Nestled at the foot of the historic Pendle Hill, famous for its association with the Pendle Witches, Roughlee is in proximity to Nelson, Barrowford, and Blacko. The village also encompasses the hamlet of Crowtrees, making it a notable location for those interested in planning applications in the area. It sits within the Roughlee Booth district.
Property prices in Roughlee show an average sale price of £144,098, 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 Roughlee a particularly low-crime area.
Roughlee has one conservation area within its boundaries: Carr Hall and Wheatley Lane Road, Barrowford. 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 Roughlee includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Forest Of Bowland. 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, Roughlee 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 Roughlee
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Roughlee. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 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 Roughlee.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Roughlee were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1).
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Blacko planning applications
- Barrowford planning applications
- Lowerford planning applications
- Higherford planning applications
- Barley planning applications
- Newchurch in Pendle planning applications
- Newbridge planning applications
- Wheatley Lane 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.