Weir, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Weir, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Weir are administered by Rossendale Borough Council. View the full Rossendale Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Weir
Weir is a village located north of Bacup in the Rossendale borough of Lancashire, England, with a population of 1,251 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Originally a hamlet, Weir developed into a suburb of Bacup following the construction of the Burnley Road turnpike in the late 18th century. Its strategic location near the boundary with the Borough of Burnley makes it a relevant area for planning applications.
District: Rossendale
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Area Information
- Admin district: Rossendale
- Parliamentary constituency: Rossendale and Darwen
- LSOA: Rossendale 003E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Weir.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Weir.
- 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 Weir based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Weir.
- 26/0533/DOC · Received: Wed 08 Jul 2026 · Validated: Wed 08 Jul 2026 - Site 350 Metres North East Of Fodstone Farm Kilmacolm Road Bridge Of Weir
Request to discharge the suspensive aspect of Condition 6 (fences and walls design), Condition 8 (finishing materials), Condition 12 (hard landscaping/implementation timetable/future maintenance strat
Status: Undecided | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-07-08 - 26/0530/DOC · Received: Mon 06 Jul 2026 · Validated: Mon 06 Jul 2026 - Site 350 Metres North East Of Fodstone Farm Kilmacolm Road Bridge Of Weir
Request to discharge suspensive aspect of Condition 2 (Site Investigation and Remediation Strategy) and Condition 7 (Construction Traffic Management Plan) of approved planning permission application 2
Status: Undecided | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-07-06 - - 3 Weir Lane Weir Bacup Lancashire OL13 8QA
Proposed reroofing of existing terraced property
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - 2026/0205 - 3 Weir Lane Weir Bacup Lancashire OL13 8QA
Proposed reroofing of existing terraced property
Status: Undecided | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2026-06-05 - 26/0376/DOC · Received: Fri 08 May 2026 · Validated: Thu 04 Jun 2026 - Site 350 Metres North East Of Fodstone Farm Kilmacolm Road Bridge Of Weir
Request to discharge the suspensive aspect of Condition 9 (archaeology) of approved planning permission 25/0370/PP
Status: Undecided | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-06-04 - 26/0449/DOC · Received: Wed 03 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 03 Jun 2026 - Site 350 Metres North East Of Fodstone Farm Kilmacolm Road Bridge Of Weir
Request to discharge suspensive element of Condition 15 (external lighting details) and 16 (bat activity survey) of approved planning permission 25/0370/PP
Status: Undecided | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-06-03 - - Site 350 Metres North East Of Fodstone Farm Kilmacolm Road Bridge Of Weir
Request to discharge suspensive element of Condition 15 (external lighting details) and 16 (bat activity survey) of approved planning permission 25/0370/PP
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - 2026/0187 - Land At Scarr End Farm Weir Lane Weir Bacup Lancashire OL13 8QB
Permission in Principle: ERECTION OF A SINGLE DWELLINGHOUSE WITH ASSOCIATED GARDEN AND CAR PARKING
Status: Undecided | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2026-06-02 - - Wesley Old Hall Burnley Road Bacup Lancashire OL13 8RA
Discharge of condition 4 pursuant to Appeal Decision APP/B2355/W/23/3329803 for planning application 2023/0332
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2024-06-24
View full details - - Lower Wambs Farm Bent Estate Beaufort Road Weir Bacup Lancashire OL13 8QX
Discharge of Conditions 4 (EV Charging Point), 5 (Landscaping), 6 (Contaminated Land), and 8 (Ecological Mitigation) pursuant to planning approval 2022/0627
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2023-10-27
View full details - - 5 Philips Road Weir Bacup Lancashire OL13 8RH
Householder: Single Storey gable extension to existing dormer bungalow
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Weir in Lancashire
Weir is a village located north of Bacup in the Rossendale borough of Lancashire, England, with a population of 1,251 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Originally a hamlet, Weir developed into a suburb of Bacup following the construction of the Burnley Road turnpike in the late 18th century. Its strategic location near the boundary with the Borough of Burnley makes it a relevant area for planning applications. It sits within the Rossendale district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Weir a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Weir 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 Weir
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Weir.
The most common application types near Weir were outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% 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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