How long do planning decisions take near Sherfin?

The average planning decision time near Sherfin is 54 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Sherfin?

The most common type of planning application near Sherfin is tree works applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sherfin?

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Sherfin, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sherfin, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £136,663 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Hyndburn
Parliamentary constituency: Hyndburn
LSOA: Hyndburn 008A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sherfin.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sherfin.

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 Sherfin based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Sherfin.

- Rising Bridge Post Office 602 Blackburn Road Rising Bridge Accrington Lancashire BB5 2SB
FULL change of use of ground floor from class Ea to a licensed cafe/wine bar [sui generis] and alterations to front and side elevation [existing openings] as detailed in submitted plan
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2024-07-10
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A brief summary of Sherfin in Lancashire

Sherfin is a settlement located in Lancashire, England.

Property prices in Sherfin show an average sale price of £136,663, 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 Sherfin a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sherfin 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 Sherfin

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Sherfin. The average decision time was 54 days.

The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Sherfin were tree works (2), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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