Feniscowles, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Feniscowles, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Feniscowles are administered by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council. View the full Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Feniscowles
Feniscowles is a village located within the unitary authority of Blackburn with Darwen in Lancashire, England. Situated about 3 miles west of Blackburn, it falls under the civil parish of Livesey, making it a relevant area for those interested in planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
District: Livesey
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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 Feniscowles.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Feniscowles.
- 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 Feniscowles based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Feniscowles.
- - 79 Beechwood Drive Livesey Blackburn BB2 5AT
Demolition of existing garage and rear conservatory and erection of two storey side extension to incorporate extensions of existing front and rear dormers and single storey rear extension including ra
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - 10/26/0324 - Bus Shelter Opposite 527 Livesey Branch Road Livesey Blackburn BB2 5DB
T1 - Oak - Fell
Status: Undecided | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-04-07 - - Bus Shelter Opposite 527 Livesey Branch Road Livesey Blackburn BB2 5DB
T1 - Oak - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - 10/26/0305 - 11 Juniper Grove Livesey Blackburn BB2 5FX
Erection of replacement rear boundary fence and alterations to rear garden levels to level the ground (part retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-03-30 - - 621 Livesey Branch Road Livesey Blackburn BB2 5DQ
Proposed ground floor side extension, addition of side first floor window and hip-to-gable loft conversion with rear dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Land off Moorland Drive Blackburn
Non-material amendment pursuant to planning application 10/21/0343 "Variation of Condition No.2 pursuant to Hybrid planning application 10/19/0662 seeking 'full planning permission for residential dev
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Higher Barn Horden Farm Broken Stone Road Blackburn BB2 5JP
Fell 2no. trees to allow for the installation of underground cables
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - The Foundry, 631 Livesey Branch Road Livesey Blackburn BB2 5DQ
Replacement of existing raised deck to the front of the building including 2 No. pergolas
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - TEST 19 Woodstock Crescent Blackburn
TEST extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 34 Alastairs Place Livesey Blackburn BB2 5LN
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 18 Langdale Road Livesey Blackburn BB2 5DW
Single storey wrap round rear and side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - 14D Pinewood Blackburn BB2 5AD
Discharge Condition Nos 3 "internal sound proofing scheme", 8 "noise management plan" and 11 "external smoking area scheme" pursuant to planning application 10/25/0377
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 2 Cloudberry Curve Livesey Blackburn BB2 5DY
Erection of rear extensions to house and garage, creation of access doors to the garage and raised patio area (part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-09-26
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A brief summary of Feniscowles in Lancashire
Feniscowles is a village located within the unitary authority of Blackburn with Darwen in Lancashire, England. Situated about 3 miles west of Blackburn, it falls under the civil parish of Livesey, making it a relevant area for those interested in planning applications and development opportunities in the region. It sits within the Livesey district.
Property prices in Feniscowles 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 Feniscowles a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Feniscowles includes 8 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 Feniscowles
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Feniscowles. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Feniscowles.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Feniscowles slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Feniscowles were full planning applications (12), amendments (9), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 18 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 14 applications
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