Rossendale Borough Council Registers New Planning Applications
Rossendale Borough Council has received a series of planning applications up to the week ending Friday, February 27, covering various developments across the borough. These submissions include modifications to commercial properties, new infrastructure, and changes to existing buildings, reflecting ongoing growth and regulatory compliance in the area.
Key Applications in Haslingden
In Haslingden, notable applications involve 13 Broadway Crescent, where a discharge of conditions 4 (Odour Control) and 6 (Land Contamination) is sought under Planning Approval 2024/0324. Additionally, at Unit 21, Three Point Business Park, Charles Lane, a full application proposes the addition of an extraction vent to the roof of the unit. Another application at 7 - 9 Manchester Road focuses on elevation fabric repairs and window replacement, aiming to enhance the building's structural integrity and appearance.
Developments in Bacup and Rawtenstall
Bacup sees multiple applications, including a discharge of conditions 9 (Land Contamination) and 10 (Verification Report) at 16 Burnley Road under Planning Approval 2025/0163. A major proposal at Unit 4, Futures Park involves the erection of a waste transfer station and workshop, complete with overnight parking for refuse collection vehicles, a vehicle weighbridge, washdown area, external storage, and parking facilities. This development could significantly impact local waste management and traffic flow.
In Rawtenstall, Lidl on Bacup Road has submitted two applications: a full planning application for an ANPR CCTV camera on an existing lighting column and advert consent for non-illuminated signage, including an entrance sign, terms and conditions signs, information signage, and a new rules apply sign. These additions aim to improve security and customer information at the retail site.
Modifications at Commercial Hotel in Stacksteads
A detailed application at the Commercial Hotel, 318A Newchurch Road, Stacksteads, Bacup proposes several changes. Externally, it includes replacing 6 rooflights with 3 and infilling an external door on the west elevation. Internally, all bedrooms are set to have ensuite bathrooms, with a lower ground floor bedroom replaced by a kitchen and dining area, and the ground floor kitchen/communal area converted into a bedroom. Other adjustments involve reconfiguring stairs between the first and second floors, replacing part of a bathroom with a general storage area at the second floor level, and removing window hoppers. These modifications aim to modernize the hotel's facilities and layout.
These planning applications highlight ongoing development activities in Rossendale, addressing needs from environmental compliance to commercial expansion. Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to review the details as part of the council's public consultation process.
