Brownhill, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Brownhill, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Brownhill are administered by Hyndburn Borough Council. View the full Hyndburn Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Brownhill
Brownhill is a suburb located to the north-east of Blackburn town centre, within the unitary borough of Blackburn with Darwen in Lancashire, England. It falls under the Roe Lee ward, which has an estimated population of 5,948, and is in proximity to Ramsgreave, Wilpshire, and Sunnybower. This area may be of interest for planning applications due to its residential character and local amenities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £157,643 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Hyndburn
- Parliamentary constituency: Hyndburn
- LSOA: Hyndburn 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Brownhill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brownhill.
- 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 Brownhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near Brownhill.
- - 36 Brackenwood Blackburn BB1 8NE
Proposed conversion of garage to habitable room
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - 10/25/0905 - 99 Cornelian Street Blackburn BB1 9QL
Single storey rear extensions
Status: Undecided | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-03-16 - - Site of demolished Roe Lee Mill No. 1 Whalley New Road Blackburn BB1 9AA
New industrial development comprising of 9no new industrial units B2 and B8 Use with new off road parking, bin store areas, secure motorcycle and cycle areas, landscaping and reuse of existing vehicul
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Site of demolished Roe Lee Mill No 1 Whalley New Road Blackburn BB1 9AA
Discharge Condition Nos 3 "desk study report", 4 "validation report", 7 "foul and surface water drainage scheme", 12 "noise management plan", 17 "external lighting", 18 "air quality", 21 "CEMP stateme
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 160 Pleckgate Road Blackburn BB1 8QA
Installation of new front gates and fence along perimeter boundary (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 8 Broadway Blackburn BB1 8QZ
Demolition of existing shed/garage and erection of double storey side and single storey rear extension and conversion of roof from hip to gable to facilitate rear dormer extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 54 Wilworth Crescent Blackburn BB1 8QN
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - 453 Whalley New Road Blackburn BB1 9SP
Change of use from Class E(a) to Class E(f) (day nursery/day centre)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 4 The Blossoms Blackburn BB1 8FB
Conversion of internal garage into a habitable room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - 1 The Blossoms Blackburn BB1 8FB
Conversion of internal garage into habitable room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2024-10-28
View full details - - 1 The Blossoms Blackburn BB1 8FB
Conversion of internal garage into a habitable room
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 4 The Blossoms Blackburn BB1 8FB
Conversion of internal garage into a habitable room
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 455 Whalley New Road Blackburn BB1 9SP
Proposed change of use from vacant office building into day nursery and daycare centre (Use class E)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - 16 The Willows Blackburn BB1 8FF
Conversion of garage to habitable room creation of new parking space at front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - 81 The Limes Blackburn BB1 8FD
Conversion of garage into a habitable room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - 23 The Limes Blackburn BB1 8FD
Proposed conversion of internal garage to habitable room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - 73 Pleckgate Road Blackburn BB1 8PN
Fitting 2x air conditioning units to gable walls (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - 47 Ramsgreave Drive Blackburn BB1 8QT
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension 4.50m from original rear wall, Max Height: 3.60m, Height to Eaves: 2.40m
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2023-09-05
View full details - - 11 The Limes Blackburn BB1 8FD
Proposed internal garage conversion to habitable space
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2023-06-16
View full details - - 318 Whalley New Road Blackburn BB1 9SR
Change of use from a single residential dwelling (C3) to a Restaurant (Class (E)) and installation of a 500mm dia extractor vent pipe to rear
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Brownhill in Lancashire
Brownhill is a suburb located to the north-east of Blackburn town centre, within the unitary borough of Blackburn with Darwen in Lancashire, England. It falls under the Roe Lee ward, which has an estimated population of 5,948, and is in proximity to Ramsgreave, Wilpshire, and Sunnybower. This area may be of interest for planning applications due to its residential character and local amenities.
Property prices in Brownhill show an average sale price of £157,643, 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 Brownhill a particularly low-crime area.
Brownhill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Corporation Park. 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 Brownhill includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Brownhill 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 Brownhill
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Brownhill. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 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 Brownhill.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Brownhill were full planning applications (23), outline applications (6), amendments (4). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 17 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 19 applications
Nearby Towns
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- Sunny Bower planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.