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Rossendale Borough Council
Planning applications.

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
12,129Searchable applications
398Recorded as pending
82%Approval rate · 9,886 approved or refused records
1,786Refused applications

8,100 approved · 1,786 refused · 510 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 4 Apr 1975 to 13 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 18 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

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More application records

  1. Decided2025/0336

    Retrospective (Section 73A) application in respect of the regularisation of historic demolition of former mill and associated levelling of land.

    Mill End Mill Burnley Road East Waterfoot Rossendale Lancashire BB4 9DF

    Received 13 Aug 2025
  2. Decided2025/0337

    Householder: Single storey kitchen extension with roof terrace together with a gabion retaining wall to extend the existing lawned area.

    4 Holly Tree Close Reeds Holme Rossendale Lancashire BB4 8LR

    Received 13 Aug 2025
  3. Decided2025/0338

    We wish to use this small unit as a multi-purpose space for the following activities;Storage and office useDance, yoga and fitness classesPersonal fitness instructionAerial arts and suspension classes, for example 'aerial hoop' class and lessonsPhotography studio and photography lessonsArtwork and painting classes and lessonsPrivate hire of the space to people and other organisations, for example potential private hire to groups like Slimming World to run their classes in.Development and manufacture of wax candles, including in-person and online sales of candles and related goods.Provision of soft drinks, coffee, tea and pre-packaged snacks to class clientele. No food preparation to be involved.This is a small business venture with anticipated turnover of ?2-3,000 per month. There is no machinery to be installed. Some small pieces of fitness equipment may be installed. there is no loud music equipment to be installed.Standard operating hours will be from 8am to 11pm depending on the type of event/class being run. We were informed by the business park owners that there is 24 hour access to the site.

    Unit G, Toll Bar Business Park Newchurch Road Stacksteads OL13 0NB

    Received 14 Aug 2025
  4. Decided2025/0339

    Erection of rear dormer loft extension

    39 Tunstead Road Stacksteads Bacup Lancashire OL13 0RU

    Received 14 Aug 2025
  5. Decided2025/0340

    Non-Material Amendment to application 2023/0030: Change windows to UPVC, additional roof lights and re-instate window to the front elevation at ground floor.

    Hardsough Farm Hardsough Lane Edenfield Bury Lancashire BL0 0QE

    Received 14 Aug 2025
  6. Decided2025/0341

    Approval of details reserved by conditions 6 (remediation verification report) and 26 (community use scheme), pursuant to planning permission ref. 2023/0103

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

    Received 15 Aug 2025
  7. Decided2025/0037/TPO

    Works to trees within TPO T2/E/W39 specifically to prune and trim

    17 Billington Avenue Constable Lee Rossendale Lancashire BB4 8UW

    Received 15 Aug 2025
  8. Decided2025/0342

    Change of use from a residential dwelling to a children's residential home C2

    15 Mercer Crescent Haslingden Rossendale Lancashire BB4 4JJ

    Received 15 Aug 2025
  9. Decided2025/0343

    Discharge of Condition 7 (Verification Report) pursuant to planning permission 2020/0267.

    2 Ashworth Road Edgeside Rossendale Lancashire BB4 9JE

    Received 18 Aug 2025
  10. Decided2025/0344

    Certificate of Lawful Development: For the proposed use of a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) as a care home for up to two young people (no older than 18 years of age) with care provided 24 hours a day by non-resident carers working in shifts and with one manager (Use Class C2)

    11 Yarmouth Avenue Haslingden Rossendale Lancashire BB4 6SU

    Received 18 Aug 2025
  11. Decided2025/0345

    Full: Conversion from Public House with unit of living accommodation to 1No. 4 bed Dwelling house. Amendment to previous approved applications 2022/0213 and 2016/2025

    Wellington Hotel 10 Todmorden Road Bacup Lancashire OL13 9BN

    Received 18 Aug 2025
  12. Decided2025/0346

    Demolition of existing conservatory and building of double storey rear and side extensions.

    27 Osborne Way Haslingden Rossendale Lancashire BB4 4DZ

    Received 14 Aug 2025
  13. Unknown2025/0347

    Planning Consulation: 11/25/0311 - Request for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Scoping Opinion under Regulation 15 of Town and Country Planning (EIA) Regulations 2017 for the development Ramsclough Solar Farm

    Ramsclough Farm Haslingden Old Road Oswaldtwistle BB5 3SN

    Received 18 Aug 2025
  14. Unknown2025/0348

    Planning Consultation: 11/25/0310 - Request for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Opinion for Proposed Ramsclough Solar Farm

    Ramsclough Farm Haslingden Old Road Oswaldtwistle BB5 3SN

    Received 18 Aug 2025
  15. Decided2025/0038/TPO

    Works to trees within TPO T2/E/G53 specifically fell 2 young American Elm trees that may not be subject to the TPO

    1 Oakmount Haslingden Road Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire

    Received 19 Aug 2025
  16. Decided2025/0349

    Householder: Single storey side extension including ramp access and the construction of a raised patio to the rear elevation of the dwelling

    2 Western Road Stacksteads Bacup Lancashire OL13 0SJ

    Received 20 Aug 2025
  17. Decided2025/0350

    Approval of details reserved by condition 11 (Site Investigation and Risk Assessment), pursuant to planning permission 2024/0336

    Buckhurst Farm Buckhurst Road Ramsbottom Bury Lancashire BL9 6SZ

    Received 20 Aug 2025
  18. Decided2025/0351

    Householder: Conversion of existing outbuilding (currently comprising 2no. garages and ancillary storage rooms) into single bedroom ancillary annex. Works to involve addition of a small porch in front of existing doorway.

    400 Newchurch Road Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 7SN

    Received 21 Aug 2025
  19. Decided2025/0352

    Proposed Certificate of Lawfulness: Loft Conversion with Rear Dormer.

    2 Cottonmill Court Bacup Lancashire OL13 9AY

    Received 21 Aug 2025
  20. Decided2025/0353

    Full: Construction of one residential dwelling including associated garden and parking provision facilitated by the demolition of all existing buildings within the site.

    Acre View Higher Lane Haslingden Rossendale Lancashire

    Received 22 Aug 2025
  21. Decided2025/0356

    Householder: Extension to the rear of the house and conversion of garage to residential granny flat and first floor to en-suite bedroom

    118 Laneside Road Haslingden Rossendale Lancashire BB4 6PG

    Received 22 Aug 2025
  22. Decided2025/0357

    Permission in Principle for the construction of between 4N0-6N0 semi detached houses on land associated with Slackhead farm on Roundhill Lane, Rising Bridge.

    Slack Head Farm Roundhill Lane Haslingden Rossendale Lancashire BB4 5TY

    Received 25 Aug 2025
  23. Decided2025/0358

    Permission in Principle for the construction of one dwelling (chalet/barn style passive house) on land associated with Slackhead Farm Rising bridge.

    Slack Head Farm Roundhill Lane Haslingden Rossendale Lancashire BB4 5TY

    Received 25 Aug 2025
  24. Decided2025/0359

    Conversion of Existing garage into gym with formation of new windows .Conversion of store to utility. Modification of windows into kitchen. Internal alterations to second floor bedroom

    Higher Barn Farm Roundhill Road Haslingden Rossendale Lancashire BB4 5TU

    Received 29 Aug 2025

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