Pleasington, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pleasington, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Pleasington
Pleasington is a quaint village and civil parish located within the Borough of Blackburn with Darwen in Lancashire, England. With a population that declined from 467 in 2001 to 446 in 2011, it presents a small, close-knit community, making it an interesting area for those researching planning applications and local development opportunities.
Population: 482 (2021)
District: Blackburn with Darwen
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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 012B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pleasington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pleasington.
- 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 Pleasington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Pleasington.
- 10/26/0225 - 2 Priory Close Pleasington Blackburn BB2 6RP
Proposed front extension to connect existing garage to dwelling, proposed side and rear extensions and associated alterations to dwellinghouse including feature glazing in west facing elevation and ro
Status: Undecided | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-03-16 - - 2 Priory Close Pleasington Blackburn BB2 6RP
Proposed front extension to connect existing garage to dwelling, proposed side and rear extensions and associated alterations to dwellinghouse including feature glazing in west facing elevation and ro
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Brownlow Lodge Pleasington Lane Pleasington Blackburn BB2 5JE
T1 - (Lime) - 30% crown reduction away from the property
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Pleasington Priory Pleasington Lane Pleasington Blackburn BB2 6RF
T1 (Black Pine) - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Priory Meadows Sandy Lane Pleasington Blackburn BB2 6RE
Discharge Condition Nos 9 "site investigation statement'' pursuant to planning application 10/21/0476
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2023-07-14
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A brief summary of Pleasington in Lancashire
Pleasington is a quaint village and civil parish located within the Borough of Blackburn with Darwen in Lancashire, England. With a population that declined from 467 in 2001 to 446 in 2011, it presents a small, close-knit community, making it an interesting area for those researching planning applications and local development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 482 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Blackburn with Darwen district.
Property prices in Pleasington 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 Pleasington a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Pleasington includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pleasington 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 Pleasington
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Pleasington. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 Pleasington.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Pleasington were full planning applications (7), outline applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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