40 Bank Street Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 8DY

1. 27 Jul 2026

   Received by Rossendale

2. 13 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 8 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Rossendale took a median of 84 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Rossendale for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

This page mirrors an entry on the statutory planning register that Rossendale is required to keep. The published feed for this record does not state which type of application it is, which is common for older entries and for some council systems; the register entry on the council portal will say, alongside the case officer and any consultation dates.

Every planning application follows the same broad path: submission, validation, publicity, then a decision by officers or committee. Our guide to planning application types explains the common types and what each can approve.

• 40 Bank Street Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 8DY

  2026/0288 Submitted 27 Jul 2026 0m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~8 Oct

  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.

  Awaiting decision Windows or glazing 5 docs

• 60 Remy Clothing For Men Bank Street Rossendale BB4 8DY

  2013/0442 Submitted 26 Sep 2013 0m away

  Conversion of first and second floor commercial unit 3no. Self contained apartments

  Granted Full applications New dwelling

• 45 Bank Street Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 7QN

  2021/0183 Submitted 18 Mar 2021 75m away

  Prior Notification: Change of use of upper floors (first & second) from Offices (Use Class B1(a)) to 1 no. 3 bedroom apartment (Use Class C3) with ground floor retained as existing.

  Granted Prior approval 10 docs

• The Fig Tree Cafe 45B Bank Street Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 7QN

  2026/0055 Submitted 19 Feb 2026 75m away

  Erection of a rear single-storey outdoor kitchen structure, incorporating canopy and roller shutter security door, together with an associated extraction flue.

  Granted Full applications 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 45 Bank Street Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 7QN

  2026/0280 Submitted 20 Jul 2026 77m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~16 Sep

  Full Application: Proposed alterations to existing shop front.

  Awaiting decision Windows or glazing 5 docs

• 45 Bank Street Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 7QN

  2026/0257 Submitted 9 Jul 2026 77m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~16 Sep

  Advertisement Consent: Proposed addition of 2x back lit fascia signs and 2x back lit projecting hanging signs to an existing shopfront.

  Awaiting decision Windows or glazing 8 docs