Tottleworth, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tottleworth, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Tottleworth
Tottleworth is a quaint hamlet located in Lancashire, England, nestled between Great Harwood and Rishton, near the confluence of the Lidgett and Norden Brooks. Historically, in 1925, Tottleworth comprised 15 houses and one farm, although the local water source was deemed highly polluted and subsequently sealed off. This small community offers a unique perspective for those interested in planning applications, particularly in relation to residential development and environmental considerations.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £193,202 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Hyndburn
- Parliamentary constituency: Hyndburn
- LSOA: Hyndburn 001F
Crime Statistics
152 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 72
- anti-social-behaviour: 22
- criminal-damage-arson: 11
- shoplifting: 11
- other-theft: 8
- robbery: 5
- burglary: 4
- public-order: 4
- vehicle-crime: 4
- other-crime: 4
- drugs: 3
- possession-of-weapons: 3
- theft-from-the-person: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tottleworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tottleworth.
- 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 Tottleworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Tottleworth.
- - 13 Tottleworth, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 4AN
Householder: Replacement front door
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 232 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood, Lancashire, BB6 7LX
Certificate of Lawful Use Proposed: Replacement Shed
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-01-06
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A brief summary of Tottleworth in Lancashire
Tottleworth is a quaint hamlet located in Lancashire, England, nestled between Great Harwood and Rishton, near the confluence of the Lidgett and Norden Brooks. Historically, in 1925, Tottleworth comprised 15 houses and one farm, although the local water source was deemed highly polluted and subsequently sealed off. This small community offers a unique perspective for those interested in planning applications, particularly in relation to residential development and environmental considerations.
Property prices in Tottleworth show an average sale price of £193,202, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Tottleworth area recorded 152 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Tottleworth has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Great Harwood, Mercer Park, Tottleworth. 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 Tottleworth includes 2 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, Tottleworth 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 Tottleworth
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Tottleworth. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Tottleworth.
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 Tottleworth were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.