Search Whitworth planning applications
21 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Whitworth · updated daily · Rossendale Borough Council
Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Land To The East Of Longacres Longacres Drive Whitworth Rochdale Lancashire OL12 8QXAwaiting decisionErection of an agricultural building for the storage of hay, feed and agricultural machinery, and formation of access trackReceived 20 Oct 20262026/0421
- Albert Mill Albert Street Whitworth Rochdale Lancashire OL12 8PJAwaiting decisionDischarge of Conditions 4 (CEMP), 13 (Highway Condition Survey), and 15 (Construction Access) pursuant to planning approval 2025/0382.Received 25 Aug 20262026/0341
- 19 King Street Facit Rochdale Lancashire OL12 8LRRefusedSection 73 application to vary Condition 2 (Approved Plans), pursuant to planning approval 2019/0525: to enable amendments including the creation of an open gable roof instead of hipped roof on the second story, and omission of lean to roof on the rear extension to create a flat roof.Received 12 Aug 2026Decided 2 Oct 20262026/0271
- Former Workers Public House 273 Market Street Whitworth Rochdale OL12 8PWAwaiting decisionFull: Change of use from public house/club to 8 No. self-contained apartments with associated car parkingReceived 3 Aug 20262026/0141
- Health Clinic Brenbar Crescent Whitworth Rochdale Lancashire OL12 8BBAwaiting decisionChange of use to a non-residential school (Class F.1) and associated worksFullReceived 27 Jul 20262026/0289
Planning in Whitworth
- Approved
- 63%
- 10 of 14 decided
- Decision time
- about 15 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Whitworth in the last 24 months, from Rossendale Borough Council's planning register.
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OL12 104 applications in the last 12 months
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About Whitworth
Whitworth is a civil parish and town located in Rossendale, Lancashire, nestled in the foothills of the Pennines, with Bacup to the north and Rochdale to the south. As of the 2011 Census, the town has a population of approximately 7,500, making it a notable area for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region. The town has a population of approximately 7,798 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Rossendale district.
Property prices in Whitworth show an average sale price of £207,814, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Whitworth area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Whitworth a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whitworth 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.whitworth.gov.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Whitworth, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Whitworth. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 108 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), tree works (1).