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12 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Worsthorne · updated daily · Burnley Borough Council

Planning in Worsthorne

Approved
83%
10 of 12 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Worsthorne in the last 24 months, from Burnley Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Worsthorne

Postcode districts

BB10 112 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Burnley Borough Council

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About Worsthorne

Worsthorne is a picturesque rural village located on the eastern fringes of Burnley in Lancashire, England. Part of the civil parish of Worsthorne-with-Hurstwood, it recorded a population of 1,028 at the 2011 census. This quaint community offers potential opportunities for planning applications, benefiting from its proximity to Burnley while maintaining a charming village atmosphere.

Property prices in Worsthorne show an average sale price of £157,665, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Worsthorne 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 Worsthorne a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Worsthorne has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Worsthorne 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Worsthorne, 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, 20 planning applications were submitted near Worsthorne. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Worsthorne?
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Worsthorne. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Worsthorne?
The average planning decision time near Worsthorne is 65 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 Worsthorne?
The planning approval rate near Worsthorne is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Worsthorne?
The most common type of planning application near Worsthorne is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Worsthorne?
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