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72 in the last 90 days25 in the last 300 in the last 1486% approveddecisions typically take 59 days

Source: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 106 · received or decided in the last 90 days

5 Wycollar Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, BB2 7AZ
Proposed insertion of dormers to various elevations including AC condensers.
PendingFull Planning ApplicationReceived week of 5 Oct 202610/26/0865
33 Gib Lane, Livesey, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, BB2 5BP
Single storey rear extension and associated internal works
PendingFull Planning ApplicationReceived week of 5 Oct 202610/26/0868
18 Seacole Close, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, BB1 2RA
Erection of single storey rear extension
PendingFull Planning ApplicationReceived week of 5 Oct 202610/26/0874
25 Park Lee Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, BB2 3NZ
Erection of single storey extension to rear.
PendingFull Planning ApplicationReceived week of 5 Oct 202610/26/0812
Plot 161 Corner of Pleck Farm Avenue & Openshaw Drive Blackburn BB1 8PE
Discharge Condition Nos 3 "materials", 4 "boundary treatment scheme", 5 "desk study report", 6 "validation report", 8 "hard and soft landscaping scheme", 9 "surface water drainage scheme", 10 "construction method statement", and 14 "obscured glazing dormer window rear elevation serving bedroom no.4 scheme" pursuant to planning application 10/24/0293
PendingDischarge of Planning conditionReceived week of 5 Oct 202610/26/0863

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council received?

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council received 780 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 86%.

How long does Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council take to decide applications?

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council takes an average of 59 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council?

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council approves 86% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council?

Submit your representation to Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 176 appeals were lodged against Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 25% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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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.

The council area encompasses 53 towns and villages, including Blackburn and Darwen. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council received 780 planning applications. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (307), discharge of conditions (148), amendments (75). 11 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

176 planning appeals were lodged against Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council decisions, of which 36 were allowed and 107 were dismissed (25% success rate).

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.