How long do planning decisions take near Blackburn?

The average planning decision time near Blackburn is 12 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 0%. 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 discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Blackburn?

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Blackburn, South Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Blackburn, South Yorkshire.

South Yorkshire · England · settlement

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

About Blackburn

Blackburn, located in Lancashire, England, serves as the administrative centre for the Blackburn with Darwen borough. Positioned north of the West Pennine Moors and at the southern edge of the Ribble Valley, it lies 8 miles east of Preston and 21 miles north-northwest of Manchester. As the second largest town in Lancashire, Blackburn plays a pivotal role in the region's planning and development activities.

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Area Information

Admin district: Rotherham
Parliamentary constituency: Rotherham
LSOA: Rotherham 016D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

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

6 planning applications found near Blackburn.

- Harrisons Yard Blackburn Road Sheffield S61 2DW
Demolition of building
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-07-08
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- Site Of Former Outokumpu Fife Street Sheffield S9 1NJ
Application to approve details in relation to condition no(s) 21 (culvert details) and 23 (walls/fences); relating to planning permission 25/00735/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-06-26
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- Site Of Former Outokumpu Fife Street Sheffield S9 1NJ
Application to approve details in relation to condition numbers 4,5 and 6 (Site Investigation and Remediation) relating to planning permission 25/00735/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-06-24
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- Site Of Former Outokumpu Fife Street Sheffield S9 1NJ
Application to approve details in relation to condition number(s): 7 (Strategy for Investigation of Drainage Infrastructure), 8 (Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI)) and 9 (Tree Protection) imposed
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-06-03
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- Site Of Former Outokumpu Fife Street Sheffield S9 1NJ
Certificate of Lawfulness to establish the lawful implementation of building works and highway improvement relating to planning permission ref. 25/00735/FUL (Application under Section 191)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-02-06
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- Site Of Former Outokumpu Fife Street Sheffield S9 1NJ
Application to approve details in relation to condition no(s) 12 (Highways Improvements) and 13 (Pedestrian Crossing Details) as imposed by planning permission 25/00735/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-12-10
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A brief summary of Blackburn in South Yorkshire

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Blackburn includes 10 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Blackburn

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Blackburn. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 12 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 Blackburn.

The average decision time of 12 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 discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (2), amendments (2).

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