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Planning in Pickup Bank

Approved
93%
14 of 15 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Pickup Bank in the last 24 months, from Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council's planning register.

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About Pickup Bank

Yate and Pickup Bank is a civil parish located in Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire, England, with a population of 366 as recorded in the 2011 census. This parish encompasses two hamlets, Bank Fold and Pickup Bank, as well as a portion of the nearby village of Belthorn, which borders Hyndburn. It shares boundaries with the parishes of Eccleshill to the west and North Turton to the south, making it a notable area for planning applications and local development initiatives.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Pickup Bank 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 (May 2026). This makes Pickup Bank a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Pickup Bank has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pickup Bank 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 Pickup Bank, 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, 19 planning applications were submitted near Pickup Bank. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (6), amendments (6), full planning applications (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Pickup Bank?
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Pickup Bank. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Pickup Bank?
The average planning decision time near Pickup Bank is 50 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 Pickup Bank?
The planning approval rate near Pickup Bank is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Pickup Bank?
The most common type of planning application near Pickup Bank is discharge of conditions, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Pickup Bank?
You can search and track planning applications near Pickup Bank on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.