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Rossendale Borough Council
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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Rossendale Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
10,932Searchable applications
396Recorded as pending
82%Approval rate · 8,858 approved or refused records
1,592Refused applications

7,266 approved · 1,592 refused · 432 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 4 Apr 1975 to 7 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 15 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas11 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas7 mapped area records1 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified

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  1. Decided2023/0084

    Full: Change of use of land to residential garden and replacement of a detached storage building with a detached annex

    3 Major Street Crawshawbooth Rossendale Lancashire BB4 8NY

    Received 20 Feb 2023
  2. Decided2023/0085

    Full: Development of two no. three bedroom detached houses, with associated driveways, internal garage and gardens

    Land Adjacent 121 Goodshaw Lane Crawshawbooth Rossendale BB4 8DJ

    Received 20 Feb 2023
  3. Decided2023/0087

    Householder: First floor pitched roof rear extension, with extra supporting pier at ground floor level

    5 Rochdale Road Edenfield Bury Lancashire BL0 0JT

    Received 21 Feb 2023
  4. Decided2023/0088

    Householder: Removal of existing garage and erection of single storey extension to side / rear elevations

    18 Sidmouth Avenue Haslingden Rossendale BB4 6QJ

    Received 22 Feb 2023
  5. Decided2023/0089

    The construction of a decking area & associated works within the existing rear garden area of the property.

    Musbury House Holcombe Road Helmshore Rossendale BB4 4LX

    Received 22 Feb 2023
  6. Decided2023/0092

    Application for prior approval for a proposed first floor extension to existing detached bungalow with trussed pitched roof design with a maximum height of 7.129m.

    The Stables Highfield Road Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 7JS

    Received 24 Feb 2023
  7. Decided2023/0093

    Householder: Proposed new first floor gable wall and window with pitched roof works to South Elevation

    Forest House 12 College Lane Cloughfold Rossendale BB4 7LA

    Received 27 Feb 2023
  8. Decided2023/0094

    Discharge of Condition 5 (preliminary risk assessment) pursuant to planning application 2022/0502 for conversion of existing mountain rescue centre to 2x2 bedroom flats

    46 Clegg Street Haslingden Rossendale Lancashire BB4 5LW

    Received 27 Feb 2023
  9. Decided2023/0010/TPO

    As per included reports and Plan provided by Lowther Forestry.B111109001 Ash, dead/dying. FELLB111109002 Sycamore, crown decline, crown defect. FELLL052209001 Ash, Branch Fracture, Branch Defect, Crown Dieback, Symptoms of Chalara ash dieback are present. POLLARDL102211002 Ash, Significant symptoms of Chalara ash dieback are present, resulting in dead branches in the upper crown above a third-party garden. Further decline in health and structural condition is likely, together with secondary fungal pathogen. FELLL052209003 Horse Chestnut, Bleeding Canker. The lower branches of this tree hang extremely low over the main school playground, this is restricting use of a large area of the playground due to H&S concerns of potential injury to children, particularly to the face and eyes. REMOVE LOWER BRANCHES TO GIVE CLEARNACE OVER PLAY AREA. Cherry Branches of tree over hanging front corner of school building, which will potentially cause damage. REMOVE BRANCHES OVER HANGING SCHOOL ROOF.

    St Veronicas Rc Primary School Raven Avenue Haslingden Rossendale Lancashire BB4 4EZ

    Received 27 Feb 2023
  10. Decided2023/0095

    Environment Agency Flood Risk infrastructure: Establishment of gated compound and 1mx1m kiosk with hydrometry and telemetry equipment onsite.

    Land Next To The River Irwell Hill End Lane Cloughfold Rossendale Lancashire

    Received 27 Feb 2023
  11. Decided2023/0011/TCA

    Tree species - 1 x Oak tree.Specification of the works - removal of the limb closest to the residential properties highlighted in the accompanying photograph.Crown lift of the tree canopy.This will reduce the number of leaves entering the gutters of the neighbouring properties and reduce the subsequent damage to the properties caused by overflowing gutters.

    Land On The East Side Of Stubbins Vale Road Ramsbottom Bury Lancashire

    Received 28 Feb 2023
  12. Decided2023/0096

    Householder: Second storey side extension building on top of the existing utility room.

    106 Haslingden Old Road Rawtenstall Rossendale BB4 8SA

    Received 1 Mar 2023
  13. Decided2023/0097

    Householder: Removal of existing conservatory and the erection of a single storey rear extension with patio and steps to garden.

    40 Curven Edge Helmshore Rossendale BB4 4LP

    Received 2 Mar 2023
  14. Decided2023/0098

    Discharge of conditions 3,13,17 and 19 2020/0018

    The Heritage Arcade 23-27 Bacup Road Rawtenstall Rossendale

    Received 2 Mar 2023
  15. Decided2023/0099

    Discharge of Conditions 2021/0539 Plot 2 conditions 3, 5, 8 and 9

    22 Greave Clough Drive Bacup Lancashire OL13 9HP

    Received 3 Mar 2023
  16. Decided2023/0100

    Lawful Development Certificate: Erection of a single storey extension

    6 Broadclough Villas Burnley Road Bacup Lancashire OL13 8PL

    Received 6 Mar 2023
  17. Decided2023/0101

    Householder: Rear / side single storey extension and car-port to side

    19 Andrew Avenue Rawtenstall Rossendale BB4 6EU

    Received 6 Mar 2023
  18. Decided2023/0102

    Householder: Proposed excavation of garden area and erection of retaining 2m wall to provide off-street level parking for two vehicles with access from Wales Road.

    235 Edgeside Lane Edgeside Rossendale BB4 9TY

    Received 6 Mar 2023
  19. Decided2023/0103

    Full: demolition of the main school building and language centre (Use Class F1a), erection of replacement education facility (Use Class F1a) and photovoltaic panels, with associated vehicle and cycle parking, refuse store and outdoor recreation facilities.

    All Saints Rc Language College Haslingden Road Rawtenstall Rossendale BB4 6SJ

    Received 6 Mar 2023
  20. Decided2023/0104

    Full: Proposed two storey rear extension.

    Unit 2 New Line Industrial Estate The Sidings Bacup Lancashire OL13 9RW

    Received 6 Mar 2023
  21. Decided2023/0105

    Householder: Demolition of an existing single storey detached garage and for a two storey side extension to be built in place.

    18 Pendle Close Bacup Lancashire OL13 9JT

    Received 7 Mar 2023
  22. Decided2023/0106

    Lawful Development Certifcate: Single storey rear extension, to allow for a wet room. The total width of the proposal is 1900mm. The total projection from the existing rear wall is 2400mm.

    24 Kingston Crescent Helmshore Rossendale BB4 4LH

    Received 8 Mar 2023
  23. Decided2023/0107

    Householder: Remodelling of existing dormer to side, existing porch to side elevation to be extended to rear, addition of access steps and flue to side elevation, first floor front extension above existing garage, creation of additional off street-parking within front garden, addition of canopy over front access door, addition of Juliet balconies to rear elevation, changes to the existing fenestration and external materials on elevations including conservatory roof with part new boundary fencing.

    34 Kingston Crescent Helmshore Rossendale Lancashire BB4 4LH

    Received 8 Mar 2023
  24. Decided2023/0108

    Full: Erection of new building to provide 11 no. Industrial starter units and new access

    Land On The North East Side Of York Avenue Haslingden Rossendale

    Received 8 Mar 2023

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