Lower Darwen, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Darwen, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Lower Darwen
Lower Darwen is a village located in the unitary borough of Blackburn with Darwen, nestled in the valley of the River Darwen in Lancashire, England. It lies adjacent to the town of Darwen and is positioned between Blackburn and Darwen, with nearby areas including Ewood and Blackamoor. This strategic location may be of interest for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
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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 012D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Darwen.
- 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 Lower Darwen based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Lower Darwen.
- - Land at Crosby Road Blackburn BB2 2NG
Non-material amendment pursuant to planning applicatoin 10/25/0838 "Construction of 31 no. dwellings including 8 no. M4(2) and 2 no. M4(3) units with associated parking and external works" - remove re
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - The Riverside Branch Road Lower Darwen BB3 0PQ
Extension to restaurant to provide private dining room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Vacant Land at Crosby Road Blackburn BB2 2NG
Discharge Condition Nos 11 "programme for generation of noise and vibration should pile driving, vibro compaction or similar foundation works occur", pursuant to planning applicaton 10/25/0838
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Vacant Land at Crosby Road Blackburn BB2 2NG
Discharge Condition Nos 5 "desk study", 12 "sustainable surface water drainage scheme", 16 "arboricultural method statement", 18 "drainage and general constructional details of the proposed carriagewa
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 11 Swan Farm Close Lower Darwen BB3 0QU
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - 127 Pilmuir Road Blackburn BB2 3JB
Conversion of roof from hip to gable with rear dormer and three storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 1 Countess Road Lower Darwen Blackburn BB3 0RE
Retention of decking area and marquee style building within rear garden
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - Ewood Service Station Bolton Road Blackburn BB2 4LA
Installation of 5m EV totem pole sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - Longshaw Infants School Crosby Road Blackurn BB2 3NF
Variation/Removal of Condition/Minor Material Amendment for Variation of Conditions 2 (approved drawings), 8 (parking), 20 (EV charging) and removal of conditions 7 (site access) and 9 (closure of exi
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - Uncle Jacks Pub Branch road Darwen BB3 0PR
Felling of 1 Ash tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2023-05-17
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A brief summary of Lower Darwen in Lancashire
Lower Darwen is a village located in the unitary borough of Blackburn with Darwen, nestled in the valley of the River Darwen in Lancashire, England. It lies adjacent to the town of Darwen and is positioned between Blackburn and Darwen, with nearby areas including Ewood and Blackamoor. This strategic location may be of interest for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
Property prices in Lower Darwen 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 Lower Darwen a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lower Darwen includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Lower Darwen
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Lower Darwen. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Lower Darwen.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lower Darwen were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (6), advertising consent (3). Full planning applications account for 37% 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, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.