Stacksteads, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stacksteads, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Stacksteads are administered by Rossendale Borough Council. View the full Rossendale Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Stacksteads
Stacksteads is a village located in the Rossendale borough of Lancashire, England, nestled between Bacup and Waterfoot. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 3,789. The area features the Lee Quarry mountain bike trail, a popular attraction that was formerly an operational quarry, making it a point of interest for both residents and potential developers considering planning applications in the locality.
Population: 3,789
District: Rossendale
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £164,277 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rossendale
- Parliamentary constituency: Rossendale and Darwen
- LSOA: Rossendale 010I
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stacksteads.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stacksteads.
- 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 Stacksteads based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Stacksteads.
- 2026/0191 - 108 Booth Road Stacksteads Bacup Lancashire OL13 0TA
Single Storey Extension To Rear, With Storage Below and New Replacement Decking Area & Steps To Lower Garden.
Status: Undecided | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2026-06-03 - 2026/0193 - Former Waterbarn Baptist Church Rakehead Lane Stacksteads Bacup Lancashire OL13 0PD
Full: Retention of safety fencing around boundary of former Waterbarn Baptist Church
Status: Undecided | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2026-05-26 - 2026/0194 - Former Waterbarn Baptist Church Rakehead Lane Stacksteads Bacup Lancashire OL13 0PD
Retention of safety fencing around boundary of former Waterbarn Baptist Church
Status: Undecided | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2026-05-26 - 2026/0087 - Land Adjacent 117 & 119 Booth Road Stacksteads Bacup Lancashire OL13 0TF
Variation of Condition No.2 (Approved Plans) pursuant to approval 2024/0160.
Status: Undecided | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2026-05-19 - 2026/0169 - Athertonholme Mill Railway Street Stacksteads Bacup Lancashire OL13 0UF
The works comprise the demolition of an existing freestanding masonry chimney stack. The chimney is constructed of brickwork and is no longer in active use.
Status: Undecided | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2026-05-07 - 2026/0161 - 464 Newchurch Road Stacksteads Bacup Lancashire OL13 0NB
Change of use from one shop to two flats with access from front of building. Ground floor flat: one bedroom, living area, bathroom, kitchen. 1st floor flat: on two levels, with two bedrooms, living ar
Status: Undecided | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2026-04-30 - 2026/0152 - Athertonholme Mill Railway Street Stacksteads Bacup Lancashire OL13 0UF
Change of use of car park for the storage of caravans
Status: Undecided | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2026-04-23 - - 170 Booth Road Stacksteads Bacup Lancashire OL13 0TH
Pollard trees (2 lime trees) in the corner of my property, bordering Rosalynd Cottages. Reducing trees to 50% of their height thereby limiting any damage if the branches/trunks fall onto the adjoining
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2024-10-28
View full details - - The Shippon Waterbarn Farm Booth Road Stacksteads Bacup Lancashire OL13 0TF
Change of use from existing barn to two dwellings.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2023-10-13
View full details - - 22 Rakehead Lane Stacksteads Bacup Lancashire OL13 0PB
Discharge of Condition: Method Statement for the Gable Render Removal and Wall Reinstatement pursuant to condition 4 application 2023/0174
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2023-08-16
View full details - - 20 Rook Hill Road Stacksteads Bacup Lancashire OL13 0SP
Householder: Demolition of an existing garage attached garage: Side extension is then to be built in place following the same footprint, extending further than the original garage to the rear. We are
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Stacksteads in Lancashire
Stacksteads is a village located in the Rossendale borough of Lancashire, England, nestled between Bacup and Waterfoot. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 3,789. The area features the Lee Quarry mountain bike trail, a popular attraction that was formerly an operational quarry, making it a point of interest for both residents and potential developers considering planning applications in the locality. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,789. It sits within the Rossendale district.
Property prices in Stacksteads show an average sale price of £164,277, 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 Stacksteads a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stacksteads 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 Stacksteads
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Stacksteads. The average decision time was 83 days.
The average decision period of 83 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Stacksteads were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 8% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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.
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