How long do planning decisions take near Earcroft?

The average planning decision time near Earcroft is 57 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 Earcroft?

The planning approval rate near Earcroft is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Earcroft?

The most common type of planning application near Earcroft is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Earcroft?

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Earcroft, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Earcroft, Lancashire.

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About Earcroft

Earcroft is a northern ward in the town of Darwen, Lancashire, situated along the A666, which marks its boundary with Blackburn. This area is essential for planning applications, given its strategic location and proximity to nearby urban centres.

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Area Information

Admin district: Blackburn with Darwen
Parliamentary constituency: Rossendale and Darwen
LSOA: Blackburn with Darwen 017E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Earcroft.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Earcroft.

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 Earcroft based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Earcroft.

10/26/0234 - 15 Leeward Close Lower Darwen BB3 0SD
Proposed double and first floor side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-03-18
- 15 Leeward Close Lower Darwen BB3 0SD
Proposed double and first floor side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-03-16
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- Higher Moss Farmhouse Moss Fold Road Darwen BB3 0LD
Urgent repairs to external walls, chimney stack and roof (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2024-02-28
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A brief summary of Earcroft in Lancashire

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Earcroft 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.

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Planning Activity in Earcroft

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Earcroft. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Earcroft maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Earcroft slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Earcroft were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.

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