Pendle Borough Council

Frequently Asked Questions: Planning

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Planning FAQs

Q: Do you need planning permision to erect decking in your garden, particularly if this then overlooks someone elses property?

Q: Do I need Planning permission to extend my house?

Q: How do I purchase copies of Ordnance Survey location plans?

Answer:

Contact the Development Control office by:

a) telephone 661661 and ask for the Planning Duty Officer;

b) email to planning@pendle.gov.uk;

c) in writing to

Planning and Building Control
Borough of Pendle
Town Hall
Market Street
Nelson BB9 7LG;

or

d) calling into Nelson Town Hall reception and ask for the Planning duty Officer. 

You will need to give the full site address and contact details for plans to be sent to. Plans currently cost:

1 Copy: £22.20
2 Copies: £23.40
4 Copies: £25.80
5 Copies: £27.00
6 Copies: £28.20
7 Copies: £29.40

Q: How do I make a complaint about unauthorised development?

Q: What will happen if I build something without planning permission?

Q: How do I view planning history relating to a site?

Q: Will the application need to be considered by a planning committee?

Q: What charges are made for copy decision notices and plans?

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