5 Chatburn Park Drive Brierfield Nelson Lancashire BB9 5QA

1. 11 May 2022

   Received by Pendle

2. 20 May 2022

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 15 Jul 2022

   Decision issued: Refuse

4. 3 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• 6 Chatburn Park Drive Brierfield Lancashire BB9 5QA

  24/0112/HHO Submitted 21 Feb 2024 88m away

  Full: Erection of 1 no. bedroom over part of the rear lounge.

  Granted Householder 21 docs
  Domestic

• 8 Clitheroe Road Brierfield Lancashire BB9 5PX

  26/0454/TPO Submitted 8 Jul 2026 94m away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~9 Sep

  Tree T8 ? Common Lime (Tilia ? europaea) Tree T8 is a mature Common Lime positioned immediately adjacent to the property's dry-stone boundary wall. Evidence observed during the inspection indicates that the tree has contributed to inward movement of the wall towards the garden, most noticeably following recent winter weather and prolonged saturated ground conditions. The tree has previously undergone crown reduction to lessen excessive end-weight over the property; however, canopy regrowth has restored significant sail effect and loading. Given the observed wall displacement, the tree's size, and its proximity to the property, further pruning is unlikely to provide a satisfactory long-term solution. Removal is therefore recommended to eliminate the risk of continued structural movement and prevent further damage to the boundary wall while maintaining public and property safety. Tree T9 ? Common Lime (Tilia ? europaea) Tree T9 is another mature Common Lime that has previously been managed through crown reduction due to its proximity to the property and excessive canopy weight. The tree remains in good physiological condition but has regenerated a large, dense crown, increasing wind loading and mechanical stress on the stem and rooting system. A pollard to approximately 8 metres above ground level is recommended. Lime responds well to pollarding, and this work will significantly reduce sail effect, encourage vigorous regeneration, improve long-term structural stability, and retain the tree as an important landscape feature. Tree T10 ? Common Lime (Tilia ? europaea) Tree T10 is of similar age, size and condition to T9 and has also been previously managed. The canopy has regenerated substantially, resulting in increased wind loading and canopy weight. Pollarding to approximately 8 metres is recommended to reduce structural loading, minimise future risk, and establish a sustainable long-term management cycle. This approach will retain the tree while promoting hea

  Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 10 Clitheroe Road Brierfield Lancashire BB9 5PX

  26/0314/TPO Submitted 12 May 2026 114m away

  T1 Horse Chestnut - Pollard to 8 metres Reason: The tree has a poor form and has low amenity value and to prevent further risks.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Land To The South Of Chamber Hil Farm Clitheroe Road Brierfield Lancashire

  26/0335/CND Submitted 20 May 2026 128m away

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition: Discharge Condition 20 (Validation report) of Planning Permission 24/0725/FUL.

  Decided Conditions 10 docs

• Land To The South Of Chamber Hil Farm Clitheroe Road Brierfield Lancashire

  24/0725/FUL Submitted 17 Oct 2024 129m away

  Full: Erection of 3 no. residential bungalows (Use Class C3(b), additional car parking spaces, new access from the highway and associated works to provide assisted living accommodation.

  Granted Full applications 83 docs

• Land To The South Of Chamber Hil Farm Clitheroe Road Brierfield Lancashire

  23/0411/CND Submitted 21 Jun 2023 145m away

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition: Discharge Condition 3 (Materials) of Planning Permission 22/0546/VAR.

  Decided Conditions 9 docs

• 26/0591/HHO Awaiting decision

  47 Stanley Street Brierfield Lancashire BB9 5DL

  Full: Demolition of the existing single storey rear extension and the erection of a single storey rear extension.

  1 Sep 2026 Householder
• 26/0589/HHO Awaiting decision

  221 Brunswick Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 0JP

  Full: Erection of dormer windows to front and rear roof slopes.

  28 Aug 2026 Householder
• 26/0451/HHO Granted

  5 Lower Parrock Road Barrowford Lancashire BB9 6DQ

  Full: Erection of a replacement boundary wall with piers and infill boarded timber panels.

  8 Jul 2026 Householder
• 26/0493/HHO Granted

  35 Colne Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5QH

  Full: Erection of a single storey rear extension.

  24 Jul 2026 Householder
• 26/0582/HHO Awaiting decision

  Meadow Top Barn Well Head Road Newchurch In Pendle Lancashire BB12 9LP

  Full: Erection of a part single storey and part two-storey side extension with additional fenestration to the South-West elevation, erection of a first floor balcony with associated balustrade, new front porch and reconfiguration of additional openings.

  27 Aug 2026 Householder