Salterforth, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Salterforth, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Salterforth are administered by Pendle Borough Council. View the full Pendle Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Salterforth
Salterforth is a charming village and civil parish in the Borough of Pendle, Lancashire, with a population of 637 as of the 2011 census. Situated along the B6383 road, it connects Barnoldswick to the A56 at Kelbrook, while the Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs through the village, offering narrowboat moorings and scenic walking paths to Barnoldswick and Foulridge. The village features The Anchor Inn, a canal-side pub, and a delightful children's play area, making it a pleasant spot for both residents and visitors.
Population: 855 (2021)
District: Pendle
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £159,617 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Pendle
- Parliamentary constituency: Pendle and Clitheroe
- LSOA: Pendle 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Salterforth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Salterforth.
- 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 Salterforth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
97 planning applications found near Salterforth.
- - Salters Mill Broadstones Salterforth Lancashire
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition: Discharge Condition 5 (Screen Fence), Condition 6 (Landcaping Scheme) and Condition 8 (Construction Code of Practice) of Planning Permission 21/0592/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Anchor Inn 18 Salterforth Lane Salterforth Lancashire BB18 5TT
Listed Building Consent: Internal alterations, including the provision of a new accessible WC and minor external works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Higher Park House Kelbrook Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5TD
Full: Erection of a flat roof extension to South Elevation, demolition of stable block and greenhouse and the erection of a new double garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-08-14
View full details - - Higher Park House Kelbrook Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5TD
Listed Building Consent: Internal alterations, erection of a flat roof extension to South Elevation, demolition of stable block and greenhouse and the erection of a new double garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-08-14
View full details - - 7 Harry Street Salterforth Lancashire BB18 5TP
Full: Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-07-29
View full details - - Land To The South East Of 7 Harry Street Salterforth Lancashire
Full: Change of use from an agricultural field to a residential garden with hard standing and altered vehicular access.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-07-03
View full details - - The Meadows Higher Park Kelbrook Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5TD
Full: Erection of a detached domestic garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2024-11-26
View full details - - Spring Barn Salterforth Lane Salterforth Lancashire BB18 5ST
Full: Replace existing wood windows to UPVC to front, side and rear elevations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - Salters House Kelbrook Road Salterforth Lancashire
Variation of Condition: Vary Condition 2 (Plans) of Planning Permission 21/0592/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2024-06-05
View full details - - 8 Chapel Hill Salterforth Lancashire BB18 5TU
Full: Demolition of existing conservatory and the erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - Higher Park Barn Salterforth Lane Salterforth Lancashire
Full: Erection of ground mounted solar panels and siting of a container for inverter and battery storage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2024-02-08
View full details - - 8 Chapel Hill Salterforth Lancashire BB18 5TU
Certificate of Lawful Use (S.191 Existing Development): Existing two storey extension and conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Pendle | Date: 2024-02-07
View full details - - 8 Chapel Hill Salterforth Lancashire BB18 5TU
Full: Demolition of existing conservatory and the erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2023-12-05
View full details - - Salters House Kelbrook Road Salterforth Lancashire
Approval of Details Reserved By Condition: Discharge Condition 3 (Bat boxes), Condition 4 (Materials and Window Details), Condition 5 (Boundary Fence) and Condition 6 (Landscaping) of Planning Permiss
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2023-03-10
View full details - - Quarry Lodge 118 Kelbrook Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5BZ
T1 Pine - Crown Reduce limb over driveway by upto 2m.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Pendle | Date: 2022-10-24
View full details - - Quarry Lodge 118 Kelbrook Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5BZ
Removal of Scots Pine, removal of Hawthorn, reduction, crown lift and crown clean of Scots Pine, reduction of Cyprus, removal of Cyprus and removal of Sycamore within a Conservation Area.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Pendle | Date: 2022-10-19
View full details - - Higher Park Barn Salterforth Lane Salterforth Lancashire
Full: Formation of an access track.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2022-06-08
View full details - - Higher Park Barn Salterforth Lane Salterforth Lancashire
Prior Approval: Change of Use of agricultural building to dwelling (Use Class C3) (Class Q (a) only).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Pendle | Date: 2022-05-06
View full details - - Land To The East Of Higher Park House Kelbrook Road Barnoldswick Lancashire
Full: Variation of Condition: Vary Condition 2 (Plans) of Planning Permission 20/0367/FUL to amend the design of the dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2022-01-17
View full details - - Land To The South Of Meadow Park Kelbrook Road Barnoldswick Lancashire
Permission in Principal: Erection of up to 9 No. dwelling houses.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Pendle | Date: 2021-09-17
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A brief summary of Salterforth in Lancashire
Salterforth is a charming village and civil parish in the Borough of Pendle, Lancashire, with a population of 637 as of the 2011 census. Situated along the B6383 road, it connects Barnoldswick to the A56 at Kelbrook, while the Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs through the village, offering narrowboat moorings and scenic walking paths to Barnoldswick and Foulridge. The village features The Anchor Inn, a canal-side pub, and a delightful children's play area, making it a pleasant spot for both residents and visitors. The settlement has a population of approximately 855 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Pendle district.
Property prices in Salterforth show an average sale price of £159,617, 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 Salterforth a particularly low-crime area.
Salterforth has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Calf Hall and Gillians, Barnoldswick, Barnoldswick, Cornmill and Valley Gardens, Barnoldswick. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Salterforth 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 Salterforth
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Salterforth. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Salterforth.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Salterforth slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Salterforth were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (10), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).
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