Blacksnape, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blacksnape, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Blacksnape
Hoddlesden is a village located in the borough of Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire, with a population of 1,239 as recorded in the 2011 census. Nestled east of Darwen, Hoddlesden is surrounded by various parishes, including Eccleshill and Yate and Pickup Bank to the north, and Haslingden Grane to the east, part of the scenic West Pennine Moors. To the south-west lies the small hamlet of Blacksnape, making Hoddlesden an area of interest for potential planning applications in a diverse rural setting.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £155,022 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Blackburn with Darwen
- Parliamentary constituency: Rossendale and Darwen
- LSOA: Blackburn with Darwen 011C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Blacksnape.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blacksnape.
- 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 Blacksnape based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
128 planning applications found near Blacksnape.
- 10/26/0231 - Hattons House Blacksnape Road Darwen BB3 3PN
Proposed first floor side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-03-18 - - Hattons House Blacksnape Road Darwen BB3 3PN
Proposed first floor side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 69 Glenshiels Avenue Hoddlesden Darwen BB3 3LS
Discharge Condition No 3 "materials" pursuant to planning application 10/25/0764
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 69 Glenshiels Avenue Hoddlesden Darwen BB3 3LS
Proposed single storey and part first floor rear extension, external alterations to existing dwelling, covered BBQ area in rear garden and additional parking space alongside driveway
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 23 Chapman Road Hoddlesden Darwen BB3 3LU
Demolition of existing conservatory and car port and construction of new single storey side and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-06-19
View full details - - Four Shillings 15 Blacksnape Road Darwen BB3 3PN
Use of land as extension for residential garden space (C3) including, fencing, timber decking / hardstanding areas and proposed outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 7 Chapman Road Hoddlesden Darwen BB3 3LU
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-03-07
View full details - - Hattons Cottage Blacksnape Road Hoddlesden BB3 3PN
Discharge Condition Nos 3 "disposal of foul and surface water drainage scheme", 4 "eradication and prevention of spreading Japanese Knotweed scheme", "provision of bird and bat boxes scheme", and 6 "b
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Hattons House Blacksnape Road Hoddlesden Darwen BB3 3PN
Erection of one dwelling house
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2024-11-14
View full details - - Hattons Cottage Blacksnape Road Hoddlesden BB3 3PN
Conversion of garage/gym into 1no dwelling house (C3) and external alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2024-06-10
View full details - - Manor House Farm Blacksnape Road Hoddlesden Darwen BB3 3QQ
Discharge Condition Nos 3 "materials", 4 "ecological enhancement measures scheme", 6 "landscaping scheme", 7 "storage of manure scheme", 9 ''external lighting scheme'', 10 "intrusive site investigatio
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2024-05-02
View full details - - 63 A Glenshiels Avenue Hoddlesden Darwen BB3 3LS
Side and rear single storey extension to create new garage and covered seating along with conversion of existing garage to habitable room
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2024-03-18
View full details - - 14 Ranken Drive Hoddlesden Darwen BB3 3LT
Erection of single storey extension to rear 3.70m from original rear wall, Max Height: 4.00m, Height to Eaves: 2.30m
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2024-03-07
View full details - - Near Scotland Farm Chapman Lane Hoddlesden Darwen BB3 3QU
New stable block along with paddock with fencing
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2023-12-14
View full details - - Land to the rear 63A Glenshiels Avenue Hoddlesden Darwen BB3 3LS
Erection of agricultural storage building
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2023-11-13
View full details - - Near Scotland Farm Chapman Lane Hoddlesden Darwen BB3 3QU
New stable block along with paddock with fencing and lighting
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2023-08-07
View full details - - Middle Scotland Barn Chapman Lane Hoddlesden Darwen BB3 3QU
Use of land as a dog park _CHECK WITH CASE OFFICER
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2023-06-07
View full details - - Stand Farm Chapman Road Hoddlesden Darwen BB3 3QS
Extension and renovation of dilapidated outbuilding for use as stables, storage and workshop
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2023-03-30
View full details - - Land to the rear of 63a Glenshiels Avenue Darwen Hoddlesden BB3 3LS
Erection of agricultural storage building and construction of associated private way
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2023-03-29
View full details - - Land to the rear of 63A Glenshiels Avenue Hoddleston Darwen BB3 3LS
Erection of agricultural storage building and construction of associated private way
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2023-02-08
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A brief summary of Blacksnape in Lancashire
Hoddlesden is a village located in the borough of Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire, with a population of 1,239 as recorded in the 2011 census. Nestled east of Darwen, Hoddlesden is surrounded by various parishes, including Eccleshill and Yate and Pickup Bank to the north, and Haslingden Grane to the east, part of the scenic West Pennine Moors. To the south-west lies the small hamlet of Blacksnape, making Hoddlesden an area of interest for potential planning applications in a diverse rural setting.
Property prices in Blacksnape show an average sale price of £155,022, 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 Blacksnape a particularly low-crime area.
Blacksnape has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hoddlesden. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Blacksnape includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Pennine Moors SSSI. 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 Blacksnape
In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Blacksnape. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Blacksnape.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Blacksnape were full planning applications (19), discharge of conditions (15), amendments (11). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 46 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 36 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 14 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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