Lowes Farm Scout Road Ramsbottom Bury Lancashire BL0 0RQ Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 2026/0134
Council
Date received
14 Apr 2026
Date validated
14 Apr 2026
Postcode
BL0 0RQ

Description

Removal of existing single storey front glazed extension and replacement with a two storey front extension with adjacent single storey infill extension and front porch canopy. Removal of rear single storey glazed extension and replacement with a new single storey extension, addition of a further single storey rear extension. First floor extension above central section of rear elevation. Amendments to roof pitch to accommodate new extensions and associated works Data via plota.co.uk

Rossendale
Planning Authority Score
2/10
Poor
#265 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Rossendale is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #279 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 72% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Rossendale decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #154 of 292
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #133 of 292
33%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #279 of 292
72%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #287 of 292
84%
Minor dwellings approved
38 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
71%
Change of use approved
14 decided
231
Total decisions
27 refused in 2025