Bank Hey, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bank Hey, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Bank Hey
Bank Hey is a suburb located to the east of Blackburn in Lancashire, England. Nestled north of Whitebirk, it is close to the boundary with Hyndburn and is considered part of the Little Harwood area. This location may be of interest for those researching planning applications due to its proximity to key transport links and surrounding residential developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £211,815 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Blackburn with Darwen
- Parliamentary constituency: Blackburn
- LSOA: Blackburn with Darwen 001C
Crime Statistics
105 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 36
- vehicle-crime: 15
- anti-social-behaviour: 14
- criminal-damage-arson: 9
- shoplifting: 8
- other-theft: 7
- other-crime: 7
- public-order: 3
- burglary: 2
- drugs: 2
- possession-of-weapons: 1
- robbery: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bank Hey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bank Hey.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Bank Hey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Bank Hey.
- 10/26/0343 - 508 Whalley Old Road Blackburn BB1 5QL
Proposed demolition of existing conservatory, construction of a single storey rear extension and two storey side extension. Roof lift to accommodate first floor, side dormers and external alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-04-15 - - Myles Wife Hey Bank Hey Lane South Blackburn BB1 5QZ
Please see attached document _ WHAT ARE THEY APPLYING FOR?
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 508 Whalley Old Road Blackburn BB1 5QL
Proposed demolition of existing conservatory, construction of a single storey rear extension including roof terrace and two storey side extension. Roof lift to accommodate first floor, side dormers an
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - 10/26/0307 - Turning Head off Whalley old Road Blackburn BB1 5QL
Removal of redundent turning head and pavements to be replaced with mixed landscaping and pedestian access improvements
Status: Undecided | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-04-01 - - Turning Head off Whalley old Road Blackburn BB1 5QL
Removal of redundent turning head and pavements to be replaced with mixed landscaping and pedestian access improvements
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Site adjacent Croft Head Road and Cunliffe Road Blackburn BB1 5TB
Erection of an industrial building containing 3.no units (use class B2/B8/trade counter) and associated external works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Oak Tree House 391 Whalley Old Road Blackburn BB1 5RH
Demolition of existing garage and replacement outbuilding with access link to main dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Land at Whalley Old Road (located to the East of the existing bus turning area), and directly serving the new Vistry/Bovis housing development (currently under phased construction) Blackburn
The construction of a new 4-arm roundabout - the Eastern and Western arms will re-align the existing Whalley Old Road, the Northern arm will serve the future North East Blackburn Development and the S
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Landscaped island between Whalley Old Road and bus turnaround area east of access road to Stonehill Nurseries and Garden Centre, Blackburn
T1 (Dawn Redwood) - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-12-02
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A brief summary of Bank Hey in Lancashire
Bank Hey is a suburb located to the east of Blackburn in Lancashire, England. Nestled north of Whitebirk, it is close to the boundary with Hyndburn and is considered part of the Little Harwood area. This location may be of interest for those researching planning applications due to its proximity to key transport links and surrounding residential developments.
Property prices in Bank Hey show an average sale price of £211,815, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Bank Hey area recorded 105 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bank Hey planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Bank Hey
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Bank Hey. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Bank Hey.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bank Hey were full planning applications (12), outline applications (4), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.