How long do planning decisions take near Feniscliffe?

The average planning decision time near Feniscliffe is 40 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 Feniscliffe?

The planning approval rate near Feniscliffe is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Feniscliffe?

The most common type of planning application near Feniscliffe is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Feniscliffe?

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Feniscliffe, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Feniscliffe, Lancashire.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £193,202 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Blackburn with Darwen
Parliamentary constituency: Blackburn
LSOA: Blackburn with Darwen 006D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Feniscliffe.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Feniscliffe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Feniscliffe.

- 548 Preston Old Road Blackburn BB2 5NL
Removal of a 4m section of boundary wall, to enable the creation of a new vehicular access to the property off Woodlands Avenue
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-04-23
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10/26/0246 - 32 The Crescent Livesey Blackburn BB2 5NF
Two storey side and single storey rear extension with elevational alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-03-23
10/26/0243 - Cherry Lodge Childcare Ltd 3 Cherry Tree Lane Livesey Blackburn BB2 5NX
Single storey front extension and entrance with roof terrace over, single and double storey side / rear extension including roof terrace. Localised landscaping and car parking arrangements
Status: Undecided | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-03-20
- 32 The Crescent Livesey Blackburn BB2 5NF
Two storey side and single storey rear extension with elevational alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-03-18
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- Cherry Lodge Childcare Ltd 3 Cherry Tree Lane Livesey Blackburn BB2 5NX
Single storey front extension and entrance with roof terrace over, single and double storey side / rear extension including roof terrace. Localised landscaping and car parking arrangements
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-03-17
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10/26/0180 - 29 Lomond Gardens Livesey Blackburn BB2 5BW
Conversion of garage to habitable room
Status: Undecided | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-03-11
- 29 Lomond Gardens Livesey Blackburn BB2 5BW
Conversion of garage to habitable room
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-03-02
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- 32 The Crescent Livesey Blackburn BB2 5NF
Erection of ancillary outbuilding to be used as a garmes/play room
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-02-20
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- 15 Melfort Close Blackburn BB2 5BL
Use of land as residential garden (Use Class C3) and regularisation of boundary treatment and shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-06-13
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- 432 Preston Old Road Blackburn BB2 5LP
Installation of new illuminated fascia sign and retention of illuminated hanging barber pole sign (part-retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2023-12-22
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- 432 Preston Old Road Blackburn BB2 5LP
Variation of Conditions 2 "approved drawings ", and 7 "restrict use within Use Class E(a)" and removal of Conditions 1 ''implementation period'', 4 ''security shutter details'' and 6 ''construction wo
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Feniscliffe in Lancashire

Feniscliffe is a settlement located in Lancashire, England.

Property prices in Feniscliffe show an average sale price of £193,202, 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 Feniscliffe a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Feniscliffe 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 Feniscliffe

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Feniscliffe. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 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 Feniscliffe.

The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Feniscliffe were full planning applications (10), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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