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Planning in Blackburn

Only 1 decision near Blackburn in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Blackburn in the last 24 months, from Moray Council's planning register.

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About Blackburn

Blackburn, located in Lancashire, England, serves as the administrative centre of the Blackburn with Darwen borough. Nestled on the southern edge of the Ribble Valley and north of the West Pennine Moors, it lies 8 miles east of Preston and 21 miles north-northwest of Manchester. As the second largest town in Lancashire, Blackburn is pivotal for planning applications within the wider unitary authority area, which includes the town of Darwen.

Property prices in Blackburn show an average sale price of £180,963, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Blackburn area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Blackburn a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Blackburn 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Blackburn, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 1 planning application was submitted near Blackburn.

The most common types were full planning applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Blackburn?
In the last 24 months, 1 planning application was submitted near Blackburn.
What types of planning applications are most common near Blackburn?
The most common type of planning application near Blackburn is full planning applications, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Blackburn?
You can search and track planning applications near Blackburn on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.