Scaitcliffe, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Scaitcliffe, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Scaitcliffe are administered by Hyndburn Borough Council. View the full Hyndburn Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Scaitcliffe
Scaitcliffe, located in the small village of Englefield Green near Egham, Surrey, was originally a prep school for boys aged 6–13, established in 1896. It operated as both a boarding and day school until its merger with Virginia Water Prep School in 1996, after which it became co-educational and adopted the name Bishopsgate School. This historical institution contributes to the educational landscape of the area, which may be relevant for those researching planning applications related to educational developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Hyndburn
- Parliamentary constituency: Hyndburn
- LSOA: Hyndburn 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Scaitcliffe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Scaitcliffe.
- 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 Scaitcliffe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
72 planning applications found near Scaitcliffe.
- - Land Parcel North, Charter Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0LH
Discharge of Condition: 27 (solar panels) attached to full planning permission reference 11/25/0025
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-07-09
View full details - - 140 Richmond Hill Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0PZ
Householder: Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - 119A Blackburn Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0AA
Full: Replacement of existing windows, doors, and roof coverings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - Land Parcel North, Charter Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0LH
Discharge of Conditions: 10 (Surface Water Management Plan), 11 (Sustainable Drainage Strategy), 12 (Ground Levels), 13 (Foul Drainage Strategy), and 14 (Road Construction Details) pursuant to plannin
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - 18 King Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1PR
Discharge of Condition: 2 (Noise Impact Assessment) pursuant to prior approval application 11/25/0453
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - Land Parcel North, Charter Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0LH
Discharge of Condition: 6 (Biodiversity Net Gain) pursuant to planning permission reference 11/25/0025
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - Land Parcel North, Charter Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0LH
Discharge of Condition: 8 (Habitat Plan) pursuant to planning permission reference 11/25/0025
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - Raza Jamia Masjid Trust Mosque, 39 Lower Antley Street, Accrington, BB5 0BA
Discharge of Conditions: 13 (Landscaping Scheme) and 18 (Car Park Management Plan) pursuant to planning permission reference 11/23/0318
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - 44 Higher Antley Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0SN
Full: Change of use from dwelling house into 5 bedroom HMO & rear single storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - Land Parcel North,Charter Street,Accrington,Lancashire,BB5 0LH
Discharge of Condition 4 (Invasive Non-Native Species Protocol) pursuant to planning permission 11/25/0025
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - 33 Union Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1PL
Advertisement Consent: Installation of 1 digital marketing screen and 2 internally illuminated lightboxes to shopfront
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - 15 Broadway, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1ES
Advertisement Consent: Installation of one marketing screen and three internally illuminated lightboxes
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - Land Parcel North,Charter Street,Accrington,Lancashire,BB5 0LH
Discharge of Conditions: 5 (Construction and Environmental Management Plan) attached to full planning permission reference 11/25/0025
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 22 Tremellen Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1SZ
Prior Approval: Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 20 Cannon Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1NJ
Removal of Condition: Removal of Condition 14 (BNG) and Condition 15 (BNG) pursuant to planning permission 11/24/0415
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - 30 Hope Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0PL
Prior Approval: Erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - Land off Charter Street, Accrington BB5 0LH
Discharge of Condition: 9 (Archaeological Evaluation) attached to full planning permission reference 11/25/0025 (partial)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - Rear of 7 - 17 Dutton Street, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 1JR
Full: Proposed Change of Use of Warehouse (Use Class B8) into 5No. Residential Apartments (Use Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 18 King Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1PR
Full: External alterations to include new and amended windows and doors, re-roofing and fence to form bin store
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 20 Cannon Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1NJ
Discharge of Condition: 3 (Materials), 4 (Details of windows, roof-lights and roof-vents), 5 (Details of the subdivision of internal floor space), 7 (Details of refuse recycling/bin store and waste ma
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-04-29
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A brief summary of Scaitcliffe in Lancashire
Scaitcliffe, located in the small village of Englefield Green near Egham, Surrey, was originally a prep school for boys aged 6–13, established in 1896. It operated as both a boarding and day school until its merger with Virginia Water Prep School in 1996, after which it became co-educational and adopted the name Bishopsgate School. This historical institution contributes to the educational landscape of the area, which may be relevant for those researching planning applications related to educational developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Scaitcliffe a particularly low-crime area.
Scaitcliffe has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Christ Church, Rhyddings, Accrington Town Centre. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Scaitcliffe includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Scaitcliffe 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 Scaitcliffe
In the last 24 months, 121 planning applications were submitted near Scaitcliffe. Of these, 48% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 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 Scaitcliffe.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Scaitcliffe were full planning applications (42), discharge of conditions (33), outline applications (20). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 119 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 10 applications
- Refused: 10 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 100 applications
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