Wheatley Lane, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wheatley Lane, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Wheatley Lane
Wheatley Lane is a village located in Pendle, Lancashire, England, situated near Nelson, Barrowford, and Burnley. Positioned to the north of the A6068 road, commonly referred to as the Padiham bypass or "The New Road," it serves as a strategic point for planning applications in the region.
District: Old Laund Booth
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £144,576 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Burnley
- Parliamentary constituency: Burnley
- LSOA: Burnley 004C
Crime Statistics
3 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 2
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wheatley Lane.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wheatley Lane.
- 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 Wheatley Lane based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Wheatley Lane.
- - 301 Wheatley Lane Road Fence Lancashire BB12 9QD
T1 - Sycamore - Crown lift to 6.5m and create 2m clearance from neighbouring property, removing only secondary branches. Reason: To allow light under the tree and prevent damage to the neighbouring pr
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Pendle | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 164 Wheatley Lane Road Fence Lancashire BB12 9QG
Full: Erection of a single storey link extension to the side to connect annex building to existing dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - Laund House Farm Noggarth Road Roughlee Lancashire BB12 9PU
Prior Approval Notification (Agricultural Building): Erection of an agricultural storage building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Pendle | Date: 2024-10-31
View full details - - Spencer House Farm 262 Wheatley Lane Road Fence Burnley Lancashire BB12 9QD
Variation of Condition: Vary Condition 2 (Plans) of Planning Permission 23/0353/VAR.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Pendle | Date: 2023-09-08
View full details - - Rhoslyn Wheatley Lane Road Fence Burnley Lancashire BB12 9QB
Full: Erection of first floor extension to side with balcony and alterations to flat roofs to create pitched roofs to side and rear.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Pendle | Date: 2023-07-11
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A brief summary of Wheatley Lane in Lancashire
Wheatley Lane is a village located in Pendle, Lancashire, England, situated near Nelson, Barrowford, and Burnley. Positioned to the north of the A6068 road, commonly referred to as the Padiham bypass or "The New Road," it serves as a strategic point for planning applications in the region. It sits within the Old Laund Booth district.
Property prices in Wheatley Lane show an average sale price of £144,576, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Wheatley Lane is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Wheatley Lane has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Newchurch and Spenbrook, Carr Hall and Wheatley Lane Road, Barrowford, Brierfield Mills. 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 Wheatley Lane includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Forest Of Bowland. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Wheatley Lane
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Wheatley Lane. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wheatley Lane may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 32 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wheatley Lane were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (4), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 31% 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.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.