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Planning in Brownhill

Approved
76%
16 of 17 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Brownhill in the last 24 months, from Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council's planning register.

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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.

The area around Brownhill has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Brownhill, 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, 40 planning applications were submitted near Brownhill. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (18), outline applications (4), amendments (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Brownhill?
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Brownhill. The approval rate is 76%.
How long do planning decisions take near Brownhill?
The average planning decision time near Brownhill is 45 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 Brownhill?
The planning approval rate near Brownhill is 76%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Brownhill?
The most common type of planning application near Brownhill is full planning applications, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Brownhill?
You can search and track planning applications near Brownhill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.