Pleckgate, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pleckgate, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Pleckgate
Pleckgate is a vibrant area in Blackburn, Lancashire, home to Pleckgate High School, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding mixed secondary school. The presence of such a high-quality educational institution contributes to the area's appeal, making it an important consideration for those exploring planning applications in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Blackburn with Darwen
- Parliamentary constituency: Blackburn
- LSOA: Blackburn with Darwen 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pleckgate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pleckgate.
- 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 Pleckgate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Pleckgate.
- 10/26/0232 - 6 Webb Square Blackburn BB1 8FQ
Conversion of existing garage to habitable room, alterations to front canopy to form porch and creation of hardstanding to provide additional parking space
Status: Undecided | Council: Blackburn with Darwen | Date: 2026-03-18 - - 6 Webb Square Blackburn BB1 8FQ
Conversion of existing garage to habitable room, alterations to front canopy to form porch and creation of hardstanding to provide additional parking space
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 4 Moore Avenue Blackburn BB1 8FL
Proposed change of use from Use Class C3 "dwellinghouse" to Use Class C2 "care home" for up to 3no. children and 2no. staff at any one time
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Lammack Primary School Lammack Road Blackburn BB1 8LA
Installation of new 1.8m high boundary fencing
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 11 Entwistle Drive Blackburn BB2 7GQ
Conversion of garage to habitable room, modification of front garden area to provide an additional vehicle parking space and erection of single storey extension to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 156 Lammack Road Blackburn BB1 8LJ
Conversion of garage to habitable room
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - 1 Kay Fold Lodge Ramsgreave BB1 8NG
Proposed stone built porch with pitched roof over.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - 128 Lammack Road Blackburn BB1 8LH
Single storey extension to side
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - Beech Wood 26 Barker Lane Mellor BB2 7ED
Prune T1 beech, T2 sycamore and T3 beech.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Ribble Valley | Date: 2024-07-01
View full details - - Pleckgate High School Pleckgate Road Blackburn BB1 8QA
Extension of existing car park and provision of turning head at school entrance
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2024-02-23
View full details - - Lammack Primary School Lammack Road Blackburn BB1 8LH
Discharge Condition Nos 3 "materials", 4 ''drainage'', 5 "landscaping scheme", 10 "external light sources scheme", 12 "validation report", 18 "crime management", and 19 "scheme relating to gates on ac
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - Lammack Primary School Lammack Road Blackburn BB1 8LH
Non-Material Amendment pursuant to planning application 10/21/0371 "Various single storey extensions to existing school to provide additional classroom facilities with service areas and provision of n
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Pleckgate in Lancashire
Pleckgate is a vibrant area in Blackburn, Lancashire, home to Pleckgate High School, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding mixed secondary school. The presence of such a high-quality educational institution contributes to the area's appeal, making it an important consideration for those exploring planning applications in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Pleckgate a particularly low-crime area.
Pleckgate has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Corporation Park, Revidge. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Pleckgate includes 2 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, Pleckgate 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 Pleckgate
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Pleckgate. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Pleckgate.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Pleckgate were full planning applications (21), outline applications (6), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 17 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 14 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Revidge planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.