31 Scotland Road Nelson Lancashire BB9 7UT Data via plota.co.uk

26/0156/FUL - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Full: Change of use from a commercial unit (Use Class E(a) to a residential flat (Use Class C3) on second floor. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
9 Mar 2026
Validated
16 Mar 2026
Consultation
23 Mar 2026
Approved
8 May 2026

Approved on 8 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Pendle
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
BB9 7UT
Received
9 Mar 2026
Validated
16 Mar 2026
Ward
Bradley
Parish
Nelson Town Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
11 May 2026
Decision
Approved with Conditions
Decision date
8 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Peak Architecture Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
23 Mar 2026
Consultation
23 Mar 2026
Comments by
13 Apr 2026
Site notice
24 Mar 2026
Press notice
27 Mar 2026
Env. assessment
No
Pendle
Planning Authority Score
4.7/10
Below average
#166 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Pendle ranks #153 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (87%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Pendle decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #175 of 296
87%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #234 of 296
64%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #153 of 296
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #89 of 296
84%
Minor dwellings approved
95 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
75%
Change of use approved
20 decided
441
Total decisions
58 refused in the year to March 2026