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Planning in Blackburn

Approved
92%
11 of 12 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

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About Blackburn

Blackburn is a town located in West Lothian, Scotland, positioned near the larger towns of Bathgate and Livingston. Approximately 20 miles west of Edinburgh and 25 miles east of Glasgow, it lies along the historic A8 road, making it a strategic location for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,550 (2016 estimate). It sits within the West Lothian district.

Property prices in Blackburn show an average sale price of £180,963, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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, 13 planning applications were submitted near Blackburn. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (7), advertising consent (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Blackburn?
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Blackburn. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Blackburn?
The average planning decision time near Blackburn is 80 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 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 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 7 submissions 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.