Trough Gate, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Trough Gate, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Trough Gate
Bacup is a town located in the Rossendale Borough of Lancashire, nestled in the South Pennines and close to the borders with West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester. Situated in the scenic Rossendale Valley, it lies approximately 4 miles east of Rawtenstall, 6 miles north of Rochdale, and 7 miles south of Burnley. As of the 2011 Census, Bacup had a population of 13,323, making it an important community for those exploring planning applications in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Rossendale
- Parliamentary constituency: Rossendale and Darwen
- LSOA: Rossendale 003F
Crime Statistics
18 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 7
- criminal-damage-arson: 4
- burglary: 2
- other-theft: 2
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- theft-from-the-person: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Trough Gate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Trough Gate.
- 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 Trough Gate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Trough Gate.
- - Fair View Joinery Works Edge Lane Bacup Lancashire OL13 9SS
Discharge of Conditions 5 (Driveway surface water), 8 (Materials), 11 (Bat and bird boxes) and 12 (Foul and surface darinage) pursuant to Planning Approval 2025/0050
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - Former Fernlea Filling Station Rochdale Road Bacup OL13 9SE
Discharge of Conditions 3,4,5,6,7 and 11 of previously approved application 2010/0435
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2011-01-26
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A brief summary of Trough Gate in Lancashire
Bacup is a town located in the Rossendale Borough of Lancashire, nestled in the South Pennines and close to the borders with West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester. Situated in the scenic Rossendale Valley, it lies approximately 4 miles east of Rawtenstall, 6 miles north of Rochdale, and 7 miles south of Burnley. As of the 2011 Census, Bacup had a population of 13,323, making it an important community for those exploring planning applications in the region.
There were 18 crimes reported in the Trough Gate area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Trough Gate 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 Trough Gate
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Trough Gate. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 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 Trough Gate.
The average decision period of 85 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Trough Gate were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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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.
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