How long do planning decisions take near Tockholes?

The average planning decision time near Tockholes is 15 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Tockholes?

The planning approval rate near Tockholes is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Tockholes?

The most common type of planning application near Tockholes is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Tockholes?

You can search and track planning applications near Tockholes on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.

Tockholes, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Tockholes, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

View council

About Tockholes

Tockholes is a picturesque village and civil parish in the Blackburn with Darwen unitary authority of Lancashire, England, featuring a population of 454 as of the 2011 Census. Nestled on the West Pennine Moors, it is bordered by Blackburn to the north and Darwen to the east, with the scenic Roddlesworth Reservoirs and Tockholes forest plantation to the south. Notable landmarks include Darwen Tower and two local churches, Tockholes United Reformed Church and Saint Stephen's Church, making it a charming area for potential planning applications.

Population: 464 (2021)

District: Blackburn with Darwen

Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Tockholes.

Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £155,022 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Blackburn with Darwen
Parliamentary constituency: Rossendale and Darwen
LSOA: Blackburn with Darwen 017D

Crime Statistics

11 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

vehicle-crime: 6
violent-crime: 3
criminal-damage-arson: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Tockholes.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Tockholes based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Tockholes.

10/26/0297 - Hollybrook Cottage Tockholes Road Tockholes Darwen BB3 0LR
Single storey side extension, velux windows to front and rear roof slopes and velux dormer solution window to rear roof slope. Extension to driveway and new electric gates
Status: Undecided | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-03-31
10/26/0296 - Chingles Tockholes Road Tockholes Darwen BB3 0LU
Erection of larger rear dormer replacing existing rear dormer extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-03-26
- Chingles Tockholes Road Tockholes Darwen BB3 0LU
Erection of larger rear dormer replacing existing rear dormer extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details
- Hollybrook Cottage Tockholes Road Tockholes Darwen BB3 0LR
Single storey side extension, velux windows to front and rear roof slopes and velux dormer solution window to rear roof slope. Extension to driveway and new electric gates
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details
- 2 Tythebarn Cottages Tockholes BB3 0LT
T3 (Sycamore) - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details
- Gorse Farm Rock Lane Tockholes Darwen BB3 0LX
Single storey rear extension with flat roof to existing two storey cottage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details

Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.

A brief summary of Tockholes in Lancashire

Property prices in Tockholes show an average sale price of £155,022, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 11 crimes reported in the Tockholes area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Tockholes includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Pennine Moors SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Tockholes 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 Tockholes

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Tockholes. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 15 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 Tockholes.

The average decision time of 15 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Tockholes were full planning applications (5), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

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.