Roughlee, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Roughlee, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
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: £157,297 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Pendle
- Parliamentary constituency: Burnley
- LSOA: Pendle 013C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
1 planning application found near Roughlee.
- - 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: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-04-13
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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 £157,297, 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, 3 planning applications were submitted near Roughlee. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 16 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 16 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).
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Blacko planning applications
- Lowerford planning applications
- Barrowford planning applications
- Wheatley Lane planning applications
- Newbridge planning applications
- Lomeshaye planning applications
- Higherford planning applications
- Barley 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.