Beardwood, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Beardwood, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Beardwood are administered by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council. View the full Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Beardwood
Beardwood is a suburban village located on the western edge of Blackburn, Lancashire, England, just a few miles from the town centre. Its proximity to the village of Mellor and the presence of a local high school make it an appealing area for families and potential residents. This context is valuable for anyone researching planning applications in the region, as it highlights Beardwood's residential character and community amenities.
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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 006D
Crime Statistics
91 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 37
- anti-social-behaviour: 13
- criminal-damage-arson: 11
- vehicle-crime: 8
- public-order: 7
- burglary: 4
- drugs: 4
- other-theft: 3
- bicycle-theft: 1
- possession-of-weapons: 1
- shoplifting: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Beardwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Beardwood.
- 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 Beardwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Beardwood.
- 10/26/0381 - 20 Mollington Road Blackburn BB2 6EG
Proposed single storey side/rear extension and front porch
Status: Undecided | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-04-23 - - 20 Mollington Road Blackburn BB2 6EG
Proposed single storey side/rear extension and front porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 9 Charnwood Close Blackburn BB2 7BT
Demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of single storey extension to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - 10/26/0146 - 5 The Coppice Blackburn BB2 7BQ
Proposed single storey rear extension with rear patio and side accces ramp
Status: Undecided | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-03-11 - - 16 The Coppice Blackburn BB2 7BQ
Erection of first floor rear extension, single storey rear extension and front porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 5 The Coppice Blackburn BB2 7BQ
Proposed single storey rear extension with rear patio and side accces ramp
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 19 The Dene Blackburn BB2 7QS
Proposed two-storey side and rear extension with an associated single-storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 7 Clarence Park Blackburn BB2 7FA
Variation of Condition No.2 "approved drawings " pursuant to planning application 10/25/0681 "Single storey rear extension" - to extend extension by a further 1.5m depth together with new dual pitched
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 111 Quebec Road Blackburn BB2 7DP
Proposed rear dormer, skylights to the front roof space and erection of porch to the side
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 25 Beardwood Brow Blackburn BB2 7AT
Discharge Condition Nos 5 "drainage", 7 "biodiversity enhancement measures", and 8 "construction method statement" pursuant to planning application 10/24/0184
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - 17 Ottawa Close Blackburn BB2 7EB
Proposed single storey rear and side extension and front porch extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2024-08-08
View full details - - 10 Ryburn Avenue Blackburn BB2 7AU
Proposed replacement of front conservatory with porch, first floor extension above existing ground floor side extension with internal balcony and proposed rear balcony above existing flat roof rear ex
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - Braeside Beardwood Brow Blackburn BB2 7AT
Installation of Air Source Heat Pump
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - 8 Ryburn Avenue Blackburn BB2 7AU
Double storey side extension, single storey rear extension with first floor balcony and front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2024-03-15
View full details - - 55 Beardwood Brow & Land off Beardwood Blackburn BB2 7AT
Proposed single-storey extension to the rear to create library space & meeting room/office, replacement of garage and internal reconfiguration. Use for Friday (Jummah) prayers, alteration to hours of
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2024-01-09
View full details - - 1 Ottawa Close Blackburn BB2 7EB
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2024-01-09
View full details - - 17 Ottawa Close Blackburn BB2 7EB
Proposed rear single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2023-12-27
View full details - - 25 Manitoba Close Blackburn BB2 7DR
Erection of double storey extension to side and rear with a single storey extension to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2023-11-13
View full details - - 8 Clarence Park Blackburn BB2 7FA
Infill porch extension to front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - 17 Ottawa Close Blackburn BB2 7EB
Proposed rear single storey extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2023-09-06
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A brief summary of Beardwood in Lancashire
Beardwood is a suburban village located on the western edge of Blackburn, Lancashire, England, just a few miles from the town centre. Its proximity to the village of Mellor and the presence of a local high school make it an appealing area for families and potential residents. This context is valuable for anyone researching planning applications in the region, as it highlights Beardwood's residential character and community amenities.
Property prices in Beardwood show an average sale price of £211,815, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Beardwood area recorded 91 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.
Beardwood has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Corporation Park, Revidge. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Beardwood 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 Beardwood
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Beardwood. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Beardwood.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Beardwood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Beardwood were full planning applications (25), discharge of conditions (8), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 35 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 19 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 21 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Lammack planning applications
- Revidge planning applications
- Four Lane Ends planning applications
- Pleckgate planning applications
- Mellor planning applications
- Brookhouse planning applications
- Brownhill planning applications
- Roe Lee planning applications
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.