Little Harwood, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Harwood, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Harwood 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 Little Harwood
Little Harwood is a northern suburb of Blackburn, located within the Blackburn with Darwen district of Lancashire, England. Its proximity to Blackburn makes it a noteworthy area for potential planning applications, reflecting the ongoing development and community needs in this part of the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Blackburn with Darwen
- Parliamentary constituency: Blackburn
- LSOA: Blackburn with Darwen 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Harwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Harwood.
- 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 Little Harwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Little Harwood.
- - 3 Birchbank Gardens Blackburn BB1 6NB
Erection of single storey rear extension 6m from original rear wall, Max Height: 3.51m, Height to Eaves: 2.45m
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - 10/26/0364 - 97 Clarendon road East Blackburn BB1 5QA
Erection of single storey extension to rear 5m from original rear wall, Max Height: 2.95m, Height to Eaves: 2.85m
Status: Undecided | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-04-22 - - 97 Clarendon road East Blackburn BB1 5QA
Erection of single storey extension to rear 5m from original rear wall, Max Height: 2.95m, Height to Eaves: 2.85m
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - A1 Tyres Clarendon Road Blackburn BB1 9SS
Demolition of existing building and erection of replacement building for use as a tyre retailing and fitting place
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - 10/26/0136 - 10 Kelsall Ave Blackburn BB1 5RU
Conversion of roof from hipped to gable and erection of double storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-03-26 - 10/26/0253 - 141 Whalley Old Road Blackburn BB1 5NZ
Demolition of existing garage and external store, erection of a single storey side and rear extension and rebuilding of rear store
Status: Undecided | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-03-26 - - 78 Warrington Street Blackburn BB1 5PW
Proposed ground floor rear extension and rear dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 10 Kelsall Ave Blackburn BB1 5RU
Conversion of roof from hipped to gable and erection of double storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Land at Whitebirk Industrial Estate and adjacent ACME House Philips Road Blackburn BB1 5RL
Removal of the existing 17.5m monopole with 6no antennas, 12 ericsson radio systems together with removal of existing equipment cabin and replace with proposed 22.5m monopole with new headframe suppor
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 11 Furness Avenue Blackburn BB1 5SE
Erection of single storey extension to rear 6.0m from original rear wall, Max Height: 2.850m, Height to Eaves: 2.600m
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 98 Whalley New Road Blackburn BB1 6LD
Installation of 2x internally illuminated tray signs, 3 x internally illuminated lightboxes wrapping around three elevation's on the building, 1x internally illuminated column, 5 x columns, and 1x int
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 24 Boland Street Blackburn BB1 6LL
Erection of single storey extension to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Land off Wareham Street Blackburn
Change of Use from community space to part community space and part community car park - CASE OFFICER TO SPEAK TO MARTIN AND SEE PRE APP %10873%
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 64 Zion Road Blackburn BB1 5PX
Non-material amendment pursuant to planning application 10/25/0148 "Proposed single storey side extension and erection of boundary wall" - alterations of roof form from pitch to flat and a reduction i
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 105 Whalley New Road Blackburn BB1 6JZ
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Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 8 Broadfold Avenue Blackburn BB1 5PS
Erection of single storey rear extension 6m from original rear wall, Max Height: 2.636m, Height to Eaves: 3.622m
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - 141 Whalley Old Road Blackburn BB1 5NZ
Demolition of existing garage and external store and erection of single storey side and rear extension and rebuilding of rear store
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 73 Warrington Street Blackburn BB1 5PN
Erection of single storey rear extension to rear 6m from original rear wall, Max Height: 3.850m, Height to Eaves: 2.750m
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 265 Whalley Old Road Blackburn BB1 5RS
Variation of conditions No. 2 and No.5 pursuant to planning application 10/20/0442 "Erection of a single storey rear extension, Increase to roof ridge height to accomodate rear dormer. Front extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 12 Harwood Gate Blackburn BB1 5HP
Alterations and extension to single storey rear extension and extension to front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2024-05-01
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A brief summary of Little Harwood in Lancashire
Little Harwood is a northern suburb of Blackburn, located within the Blackburn with Darwen district of Lancashire, England. Its proximity to Blackburn makes it a noteworthy area for potential planning applications, reflecting the ongoing development and community needs in this part of the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Little Harwood a particularly low-crime area.
Little Harwood has one conservation area within its boundaries: Darwen Street. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Little Harwood 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 Little Harwood
In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Little Harwood. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Little Harwood maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Little Harwood were full planning applications (28), discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 49 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 29 applications
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