How long do planning decisions take near Blackburn?

The average planning decision time near Blackburn is 3 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Blackburn?

The planning approval rate near Blackburn is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Blackburn?

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Blackburn, Moray Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Blackburn, Moray.

Moray · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Blackburn are administered by Moray Council. View the full Moray Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £193,202 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Moray
Parliamentary constituency: Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
LSOA: New Elgin West - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Blackburn.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blackburn.

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 Blackburn based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Blackburn in Moray

Property prices in Blackburn show an average sale price of £193,202, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Blackburn a particularly low-crime area.

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.

Planning Activity in Blackburn

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Blackburn. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 3 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Blackburn may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 3 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Blackburn were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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