Planning

Welcome to www.pendle.gov.uk/planning

Most new development, or changes to existing buildings and the local environment need consent - known as planning permission. This is dealt with by Development Control.

Obtaining planning permission does not necessarily mean that your development complies with the building regulations. This is a separate matter dealt with by Building Control.

Development Control

Planning advice

Do you need planning permission? Help and guidance for businesses and householders.

The Government has introduced new requirements for applications submitted on or after 10th August 2006.

Making a planning application

Find out how to apply, download forms and pay fees online.

What happens when we receive your application?

Find out how the Council reaches its decision. Learn how your application is handled by the Council, how we consult on your application and what comments we take into account.

View and comment on planning applications

Search our online planning register for applications, appeals and decisions. You can also view the weekly lists for applications received and decisions made.

Planning committees

Find the dates of committee meetings. View agendas and reports on planning applications and learn how you can speak at an Area Committee.

Planning appeals

Go to the planning register to search for appeals. Download forms from the Planning Inspectorate that will help you to make an appeal.

Building Control

Building Control

If a planning application is not required you may still need to apply under building regulations. Find out more in this section.

Planning Policy and Conservation

Local Development Framework

Learn about the Local Development Framework and view the documents that will gradually replace the Pendle Local Plan over the next few years.

Pendle Local Plan

Read the Replacement Pendle Local Plan (2001-2016), which contains the policies that govern planning applications in Pendle. View maps and download local policy documents.

Development Plan

Find out more about the documents that make up the Pendle Development Plan.

Conservation

Find out about the Borough's conservation areas, listed buildings, tree preservation orders and hedgerow legislation.

Further information

Contact the Planning Office

Information and contact details for each of the planning teams.