Search Earcroft planning applications
14 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Earcroft · updated daily · Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Earcroft Childrens Centre Veronica Street Darwen BB3 0AFAwaiting decisionChange of use from a Childrens Day centre (Use Class E(f)) to a 4 bedroom Childrens Home (Use Class C2) with learning support facilities to provide accommodation for 3 children and 1 member of staff with associated minor external alterations to the building, landscaping, fencing and installation of air source heat pumpFull Planning ApplicationReceived week of 21 Sep 202610/26/0838
- 35 Cravens Heath, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, BB2 4JBRefusedDemolition of existing porch. Proposed new porchFull Planning ApplicationReceived week of 21 Sep 2026Decided 2 Nov 202610/26/0831
- 16 Beech Grove, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, BB3 0APApprovedSingle Storey Rear ExtensionReceived week of 7 Sep 2026Decided 26 Oct 202610/26/0797
- Unit 8 Arkwright Court Commercial Road Blackburn Interchange J4/M65 Darwen BB3 0FGAwaiting decisionUse of property as Aesthetics Medical Facility (Use Class E(e))Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed)Received 3 Jun 202610/26/0517
- Plot 4 Land off Millbank Road/Greenbank Terrace Lower DarwenAwaiting decisionDischarge Condition No 7 "revised validation statement" pursuant to planning application 10/26/0177Discharge of planning conditionReceived 24 Apr 202610/26/0398
Planning in Earcroft
Only 9 decisions near Earcroft in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Earcroft in the last 24 months, from Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Earcroft
Postcode districts
BB3 101 applications in the last 12 monthsBB2 185 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
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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.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Earcroft area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Earcroft a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Earcroft has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Earcroft 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 Earcroft, 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, 18 planning applications were submitted near Earcroft.
The most common types were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2).