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Rossendale planning applications
1,058 applications. 90% approved. 77 days to decide.
As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,058 planning applications from Rossendale. 176 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 90% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Rossendale takes a median of 77 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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2026/0363 Awaiting decision
Great House Farm Alden Road Helmshore Rossendale Lancashire BB4 4AL
A REQUEST AS TO WHETHER PRIOR APPROVAL IS REQUIRED IN RESPECT OF THE ERECTION OF AN AGRICULTURAL STORAGE BUILDING AT Great House Farm, Helmshore, Rossendale, Lancashire BB4 4AJ
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2026/0360 Awaiting decision
Former Old Cobblers Inn New Hall Hey Road Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire
Approval of details reserved by condition 11 (Site Access), pursuant to planning permission ref. 2025/0175
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2026/0357 Awaiting decision
Land North Of 7 Beaumaris Close Haslingden Rossendale Lancashire BB4 6TJ
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved plans and documents) and Condition 3 (Materials) to amend materials and include a dormer to provide additional room in the roofspace pursuant to planning approval 2024/0408.
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2026/0358 Granted
15 Market Street Edenfield Bury Lancashire
Non-material amendment pursuant to planning approval 2022/0451 for proposed alternative natural stone to be used on the development.
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2026/0354 Awaiting decision
Bacup Market Union Street Bacup Lancashire OL13 0AY
Non-Material Amendment pursuant to application 2025/0438, minor amendments to the wording of conditions 5 (water main) and 15 (historic streetlamp)
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2026/0356 Awaiting decision
Bacup Market Union Street Bacup Lancashire OL13 0AY
Approval of details reserved by condition 23 (details of mobility impaired car parking spaces), pursuant to planning permission ref. 2025/0438
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2026/0347 Awaiting decision
Land North Of Waingate Close / Marl Pits Road Newchurch Road Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 7SN
Permission in Principle for the erection of up to 9 no. dwellings
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2026/0345 Awaiting decision
41 Hardman Avenue Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 6BB
New 2 storey side extension to form additional living space. New porch to front entrance.
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2026/0341 Awaiting decision
Albert Mill Albert Street Whitworth Rochdale Lancashire OL12 8PJ
Discharge of Conditions 4 (CEMP), 13 (Highway Condition Survey), and 15 (Construction Access) pursuant to planning approval 2025/0382.
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2026/0031/TPO Awaiting decision
2 The Drive Edenfield Bury Lancashire BL0 0LE
Works to trees within TPO T2/A specifically T1 Lime - Remove and T2 Lime - Remove
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2026/0340 Awaiting decision
Land To The West Of The A56 Edenfield Bury Lancashire
Tracks required to access fields that are too wet and boggy to access without a track in place. Access required for boundary maintenance, weed control, hay-making and livestock care.
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2026/0339 Awaiting decision
Tor View School Clod Lane Haslingden Rossendale Lancashire BB4 6LR
Approval of details reserved by Conditions 6 (Tree Planting Scheme) and 8 (Sustainable Drainage Management and Maintenance Plan) pursuant to planning approval 2023/0477
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2026/0334 Awaiting decision
Haslingden Sports Centre Helmshore Road Haslingden Rossendale Lancashire BB4 4DN
Discharge of conditions 5 (Sustainable surface water drainage), 9 (Mayfield Ave Highway Works), 14 (Mayfield Ave surface water), 19 (Continuity of sports use) pursuant to Planning Approval 2024/0391.
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2026/0333 Awaiting decision
Leisure Centre And Swimming Pool Marl Pits Sports Complex Newchurch Road Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 7SN
Discharge of Condition 3 (Construction Management Plan) pursuant to planning approval 2026/0005
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2026/0337 Awaiting decision
1 Parrock Dene Todmorden Road Bacup Lancashire OL13 9UH
Full: 1 detached dwelling and associated works
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2026/0329 Awaiting decision
Former Old Cobblers Inn New Hall Hey Road Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire
Advertisement Consent: KFC Building Signage: 3No. KFC Lightboxes, 1No. Feeling Peckish? Sign, 1No. Kwench Vinyl, 1No. Neon Bucket Portal, 1No. KFC Bucket, 1No. Opening Hours Vinyl, 2No. Pull Vinyls, 1No. "HELLO RAWTENSTALL" Hanging Sign, 1No. KFC Delivery Vinyl, 1No. Finger Lickin' Good Sign, 1No. Finger Lickin' Good Vinyl. KFC Site Signage: 1No. Height Restrictor, 2No. Trafic Directional Signs, 1No. Wall Mounted Digital Leader Board, 2No. Wall Mounted Digital Double Menu Boards, 1No. Speaker Post, 1No. Banner Frame, 1No. Totem Sign. Starbucks Building Signage: 4No. Starbucks Roundels, 2No. Starbucks Letters. Starbucks Site Signage:2No. Traffic Directional Signs, 1No. Height Restrictor, 1No. Pre-Menu Board, 1No. Drive Thru Order Confirmation, 1No Menu Board, 1No. Monument Sign, 1No. Totem Sign Box
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2026/0323 Awaiting decision
42 Tonacliffe Road Whitworth Rochdale Lancashire OL12 8SS
Amendment to increase length of garage by 1 metres to the rear
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2026/0319 Awaiting decision
65 Helmshore Road Haslingden Rossendale Lancashire BB4 4BW
Approval of details reserved by Conditions 3 (Sample Materials) and 7 (Construction Management Plan) pursuant to planning approval 2025/0136.
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2026/0320 Awaiting decision
Turf Pit Barn Farm Goodshawfold Road Loveclough Rossendale Lancashire BB4 8QN
Full: Erection of No.1 dwelling including detached garage and associated works.
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2026/0317 Granted
Haweswater Aqueduct Valve House Haslingden Road Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire
Discharge of Condition 16 (Noise Mitigation Measures) Phase 2 pursuant to planning approval 2021/0275
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2026/0315 Awaiting decision
Lant To The North Of 352/354 Burnley Road East Waterfoot Rossendale Lancashire BB4 9HU
Erection of 1 No Detached Bungalow
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2026/0316 Awaiting decision
119 Booth Road Stacksteads Bacup Lancashire OL13 0TF
Householder: Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension
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2026/0314 Awaiting decision
3 Bank Street Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 6QS
Proposed facia sign and projecting sign identifying the new premises of Obdale Ltd Chartered Accountants.
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2026/0321 Awaiting decision
Land To North Of 352/354 Burnley Road East Waterfoot Rossendale Lancashire
Residential Development
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2026/0312 Awaiting decision
35 Sandown Road Haslingden Rossendale Lancashire BB4 6PL
Householder: Increase to the size of off-street parking area to the front of the dwelling and the addition of boundary fencing.
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2026/0311 Awaiting decision
Land Bounded By Kingsway, Holcombe Road And Grane Road Helmshore Rossendale BB4 4QH
Discharge of Conditions 9 (Construction Management Plan), 14 (PROW extinguishment), 17 (SUDs strategy), 18 (Construction Surface Water Management Plan), 21 (Contaminated Land), 21 (Investigation and risk assessment), 24 (Phasing Plan/additional ecological surveys), 26 (Japanese Knotweed), 27 (Biodiveristy protection and enhancement measures), 32 (Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)), 34 (Arboricultural Method Statement) and statutory BNG Condition pursuant to planning approval 2025/0327.
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2026/0309 Refused
Village 414 Holcombe Road Helmshore Rossendale Lancashire BB4 4LX
Pavement License: Outdoor seating on the pavement in front of the extended outdoor seating area
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2026/0306 Awaiting decision
Hazel Mill Blackburn Road Haslingden Rossendale Lancashire BB4 5DD
Proposed installation of digital advertisement screen
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2026/0307 Decided
Haweswater Aqueduct Valve House Haslingden Road Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire
Discharge of Condition 6 (Construction Compound Details) Proposed micro-siting plans (including sections) pursuant to planning approval 2021/0275
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2026/0303 Awaiting decision
Former Old Cobblers Inn New Hall Hey Road Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire
Approval of details reserved by conditions 21 (Ecology Boxes), 25 (BNG Plan) and 26 (BNG Management Plan), pursuant to planning permission ref. 2025/0175, and approval of a Biodiversity Gain Plan pursuant to Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
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2026/0300 Awaiting decision
406 Newchurch Road Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 7SN
The removal of approximately 5.0 metres of the existing front boundary wall adjoining Newchurch Road; the alteration, and, where necessary removal of the remaining sections of that boundary wall, including the decorative stone features incorporated within it; and the formation of hardstanding within the front curtilage of the dwellinghouse.
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2026/0302 Awaiting decision
Barn At Lower Lench Farm Lench Fold Clough Cowpe Road Cowpe Rossendale Lancashire BB4 7AF
Prior Notification: Proposal change of use from a barn to two dwellings within Class Q of the General Permitted Development Order 2015 as amended.
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2026/0297 Awaiting decision
Land West Of Great Clough Drive Loveclough Rossendale Lancashire BB4 8XP
Full application for the erection of 39 dwellings and creation of public open space.
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2026/0296 Awaiting decision
8 Deardengate Haslingden Rossendale Lancashire BB4 5QJ
Pavement Licence: Outdoor seating to the front of the premises for serving food and drink.
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2026/0028/TPO Awaiting decision
CPA Social Club Loveclough Fold Loveclough Rossendale Lancashire BB4 8QT
Works to trees within Loveclough Fold Conservation Area specifically T1 Sycamore - Fell Works to Trees within TPO no. 1 of 2025 specifically T2 - Sycamore - Fell
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2026/0293 Awaiting decision
Green Head Farm Burnley Road Bacup Lancashire OL13 8RB
Demolition of the existing agricultural building and the erection of one dwelling.
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2026/0292 Awaiting decision
Bacup Market Union Street Bacup Lancashire OL13 0AY
Approval of details reserved by conditions 5 (protection of water mains) and 16 (construction management plan), pursuant to planning permission ref. 2025/0438
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2026/0287 Awaiting decision
617 Burnley Road Crawshawbooth Rossendale Lancashire BB4 8AN
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing use of the premises as a restaurant/cafe falling within Class E(b) (sale of food and drink for consumption (mostly) on the premises), including the ancillary sale of food for consumption off the premises.
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2026/0301 Awaiting decision
40 Bank Street Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 8DY
Advertisement Consent: Proposed addition of 2x fascia signs and 1x projecting hanging sign to an existing shopfront. The fascia signs are proposed to be illuminated using soffit and upper sign lighting
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2026/0288 Awaiting decision
40 Bank Street Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 8DY
Full: Alterations to the appearance of the existing shop front including the addition of lighting and a projecting canopy. The addition of an external extraction unit to the side elevation of the building.
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2026/0291 Awaiting decision
14A - 14B Glen Crescent Stacksteads Bacup Lancashire OL13 0NP
Conversion of an existing community centre to a dwelling.
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2026/0289 Awaiting decision
Health Clinic Brenbar Crescent Whitworth Rochdale Lancashire OL12 8BB
Change of use to a non-residential school (Class F.1) and associated works
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2026/0027/TPO Awaiting decision
388 Bury Road Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 6EH
Works to trees within TPO T2/E/W54 - For ease of identification, the approximate locations of the trees are detailed below using what3words: Ash Trees * ///banana.really.bunks * ///sadly.fans.rally * ///items.expert.crass * ///mouse.glad.slower * ///guess.ruins.digit * ///causes.discouraged.jams * ///train.shade.fills Willow * ///probe.eagles.noted Horse Chestnut * ///ears.crust.sands The recommended works comprise the removal or reduction of those trees due to their condition and associated risk. Where it is considered safe and appropriate to do so, trees will be reduced and retained as standing habitat poles to provide ongoing ecological value. The final extent of the works will be determined on a tree-by-tree basis, taking into accou
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2026/0286 Awaiting decision
2 The Drive Edenfield Bury Lancashire BL0 0LE
Householder: Construction of a front porch with pitch roof.
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2026/0283 Granted
Norland Hurst Lane Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 7RE
Householder: Ridge height increase, dormer extensions, first floor extension and creation of off street parking.
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2026/0285 Awaiting decision
Former Old Cobblers Inn New Hall Hey Road Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire
Approval of details reserved by condition 16 (sustainable drainage strategy) and 17 (measures to protect wastewater asset) pursuant to planning permission ref. 2025/0175
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2026/0284 Decided
Barn Building To The Rear Of The Rams Head 2 Newchurch Road Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire
Alterations to the existing roof flashings at the intersection of the Rawtenstall Market building roof line to allow the renewal of the existing slate roof systems to Rawtenstall Market Buildings.
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2026/0282 Granted
Horncliffe Mansion Bury Road Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 6JS
Approval of details reserved by Condition 16 (structural / highway retaining wall details) pursuant to planning approval 2026/0131.
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2026/0290 Awaiting decision
26 Rakehead Lane Stacksteads Bacup Lancashire OL13 0PB
Installation of air conditioning unit
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2026/0281 Decided
Jeffery Barn Farm Burnley Road Bacup Lancashire OL13 8RQ
Single storey rear extension
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
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2026/0309 Refused
Village 414 Holcombe Road Helmshore Rossendale Lancashire BB4 4LX
Pavement License: Outdoor seating on the pavement in front of the extended outdoor seating area
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2026/0283 Granted
Norland Hurst Lane Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 7RE
Householder: Ridge height increase, dormer extensions, first floor extension and creation of off street parking.
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2026/0122 Granted
Reddish Hill Farm Market Street Shawforth Rochdale Lancashire OL12 8XD
Change of use and conversion of 2 agricultural buildings to form 2 dwellings including the raising of a roof and the addition of a minor extension (amended Location Plan)
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2026/0358 Granted
15 Market Street Edenfield Bury Lancashire
Non-material amendment pursuant to planning approval 2022/0451 for proposed alternative natural stone to be used on the development.
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2026/0015 Granted
8 Lee Brook Close Constable Lee Rossendale Lancashire BB4 8ET
Single storey, rear, wrap around extension and retaining wall at side of property. (Retrospective)
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2026/0157 Granted
The Business Centre Futures Park Bacup Lancashire OL13 0BB
Discharge of conditions 7 (HMMP), 10 (CEMP), 13 (Contaminated Land), 17 (Sustainable drainage) amd 19 (Final Surface Water Drainage) pursuant to planning approval 2025/0378
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2026/0282 Granted
Horncliffe Mansion Bury Road Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 6JS
Approval of details reserved by Condition 16 (structural / highway retaining wall details) pursuant to planning approval 2026/0131.
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2026/0264 Granted
Tesco Bocholt Way Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 6DT
Proposed 2x DT Dual Temperature Pack and 2x GC Remote Gas Cooler to be installed on 150mm high concrete plinth, new 1.1 m high Armco barrier surrounding the plant units.
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2026/0100 Refused
1 Chapel Terrace Meadow Park Ramsbottom Bury Lancashire BL0 0QW
Proposed single storey extension to connect outhouse to main house and make larger on the garden side
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2026/0234 Granted
69 Cockerell Drive Bacup Lancashire OL13 9SG
Rear single-storey extension
The full record
Decisions between 2002 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 906 decisions from Rossendale between 2002 and 2026, part of 1,058 applications on record. Over that period 87% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 752 granted against 110 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 264 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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X/2002/421 Granted
Land Adjacent 3 Higher Change Villas Todmorden Road Bacup Lancashire OL13 9UB
Outline - Erection of 1 pair of semi detached dwellings
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X/2004/608 Granted
Land Adjacent 3 Higher Change Villas Todmorden Road Bacup Lancashire OL13 9UB
Erection of one pair of semi-detached houses
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X/2005/350 Granted
1 Higher Change Villas Todmorden Road Bacup Lancashire OL13 9UB
Construction of dropped crossing
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X/2006/479 Granted
Land At Healey Stones Rochdale Lancashire OL12 0UE
Erection of detached garage
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X/2006/266 Granted
Victoria Arcade Waterfoot Rossendale BB4 9AB
Change of use from (A1) retail to childrens play centre (D2)
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X/2006/267LB Granted
Victoria Arcade Waterfoot Rossendale BB4 9AB
Change of use of internal arcade space into children play centre
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X/2006/685 Refused
Fernylea Cottage Michael Wife Lane Ramsbottom Bury BL0 0RD
Demolition of conservatory and erection of side extension
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X/2006/710 Granted
1 Moorland Cottages Sandown Road Haslingden Rossendale Lancashire BB4 6PQ
Single storey rear extension
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X/2007/684 Granted
1 - 2 Victoria Parade Waterfoot Rossendale BB4 9AB
Installation of new shop fronts, with three air conditioning condensers, two satellite dishes and one TV aerial to rear.
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X/2007/702 Granted
1 - 2 Victoria Parade Waterfoot Rossendale BB4 9AB
Installation of new shop frontswith three air conditioning condensers, two satelite dishes & one TV Aerial to rear.
Decision speed
12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 57 32%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 54 31%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 65 37%
Planning agents in Rossendale
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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Hartley Planning & Development Associates Ltd 68% granted overall 76
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Edmondson Design Services Ltd 98% granted overall 62
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Archtech Design Solutions Ltd 87% granted overall 27
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J C Building Design Limited 86% granted overall 22
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PPY design Ltd 95% granted overall 15
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Thorp Design Services Ltd 95% granted overall 14
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James Campbell Associates Ltd 78% granted overall 14
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Tom Nolan Design 93% granted overall 14
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Applications by ward in Rossendale
- Britannia And Lee Mill 47
- Goodshaw And Cribden 45
- Greenfield And Eden 68
- Hareholme And Waterfoot 57
- Haslingden 26
- Helmshore 103
- Historic - Cribden 25
- Historic - Eden 43
- Historic - Goodshaw 36
- Historic - Greenfield 38
- Historic - Greensclough 59
- Historic - Hareholme 48
- Historic - Whitewell 57
- Historic - Worsley 44
- Longholme 117
- Whitewell And Stacksteads 36
- Whitworth 32
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Rossendale decide?
In the 12 months to September 2026, Rossendale decided 176 planning applications. 90% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Rossendale?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 77 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Rossendale decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 176 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 32% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 63% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Rossendale decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 906 decisions from Rossendale between 2002 and 2026, out of 1,058 applications on record. Across that whole period 87% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Rossendale?
July 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 52 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Rossendale's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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Rossendale: 1,058 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 176 decided, 90% approved, median 77 days to a decision. 286 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2002 and 2026: 906 in total, 87% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.