Whitworth, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whitworth, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · Town
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.
Population: 7,798 (2021)
District: Rossendale
Website: http://www.whitworth.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £209,020 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rochdale
- Parliamentary constituency: Heywood and Middleton North
- LSOA: Rochdale 007A
Crime Statistics
57 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 18
- anti-social-behaviour: 14
- other-theft: 7
- vehicle-crime: 6
- public-order: 3
- shoplifting: 3
- burglary: 2
- criminal-damage-arson: 2
- robbery: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whitworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whitworth.
- 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 Whitworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Whitworth.
- - 3 The Rivers Edge Whitworth Rochdale Lancashire OL12 8AY
Householder: Conversion of the existing conservatory into an extension including 1 metre extension to footprint.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 3 The Rivers Edge Whitworth Rochdale Lancashire OL12 8AY
Proposed Certificate of Lawfulness: Removal of existing conservatory and construction of a replacement extension.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - 30 Lloyd Street Whitworth Rossendale OL12 8AG
LDC: Side dormer and internal alterations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - 543 Market Street Whitworth Rossendale OL12 8QW
Full: Change of use of part ground floor and first floor into one self contained flat and associated works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2024-04-29
View full details - - Whitworth Bowling Green Off Market Street Whitworth Rossendale OL12 8DP
Full: The Installation of 2 meter fencing around parts of Bowling Green
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Whitworth in Lancashire
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 £209,020, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Whitworth area recorded 57 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Whitworth has one conservation area within its boundaries: Whitworth Square. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whitworth planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.whitworth.gov.uk/. 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 Whitworth
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Whitworth. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 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 Whitworth.
The average decision period of 75 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Whitworth were outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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