How long do planning decisions take near Weir?

The average planning decision time near Weir is 60 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 Weir?

The planning approval rate near Weir is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Weir?

The most common type of planning application near Weir is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Weir?

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Weir, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Weir, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

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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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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £224,272 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Rossendale
Parliamentary constituency: Rossendale and Darwen
LSOA: Rossendale 010F

Crime Statistics

5 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 2
anti-social-behaviour: 1
burglary: 1
other-crime: 1

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

3 planning applications found near Weir.

- 5 The Moorlands Weir Bacup Lancashire OL13 8BT
Proposed Lawful Development Certificate: Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2024-09-16
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- 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
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- 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

Property prices in Weir show an average sale price of £224,272, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Weir is generally good, with just 5 crimes reported in the most recent period.

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, 2 planning applications were submitted near Weir. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Weir may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Weir slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

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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