Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Planning Applications

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About Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Planning Authority

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council serves as the local authority for the Blackburn with Darwen area in Lancashire, England. Established as a unitary authority in 1998, it combines the responsibilities of both a district and county council, operating independently of Lancashire County Council. Since 2025, it has also been a member of the Lancashire Combined County Authority, making it a key player in regional planning and development initiatives. The council was established in | preceded_by =. The council is currently led by Phil Riley (Labour), who has held the position since 19 May 2022. Denise Park serves as Chief Executive since May 2019. The council comprises 51 councillors serving 4 years terms, with the most recent election held on 2 May 2024.

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.