Rossendale is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #269 out of 282. 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

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Rossendale decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

88%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #150 of 282

93%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #129 of 282

33%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #269 of 282

72%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #277 of 282

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

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