Jami Masjid Muhammad Sarfraz 4 - 8 Forest Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 7NB Data via plota.co.uk

26/0305/FUL - Full Application Registered

Proposal

Full: Change of use from a mixed use of Place of Worship (Use Class F1(f)) and residential use (Use Class C3) to a mixed use comprising a Place of Worship (Use Class F1(f)) at ground and first floor level, with staff accommodation (Sui Generis) at second and third floor level, together with the erection of a three-storey rear extension with K-render. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
8 May 2026
Validated
13 May 2026
Consultation
14 May 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. The consultation period closed on 4 Jun 2026.

Documents 22

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Important details

Council
Pendle
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
BB9 7NB
Received
8 May 2026
Validated
13 May 2026
Ward
Bradley
Parish
Nelson Town Council
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
8 Jul 2026
Agent
Avalon Town Planning Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PLP-00001973
Neighbours
14 May 2026
Consultation
14 May 2026
Comments by
4 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No
Pendle
Planning Authority Score
4.3/10
Below average
#185 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Pendle ranks #182 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) 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, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #194 of 292
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #206 of 292
60%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #182 of 292
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #109 of 292
84%
Minor dwellings approved
88 decided (1-9 homes)
63%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
81%
Change of use approved
26 decided
436
Total decisions
61 refused in 2025