Sunnyhurst, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sunnyhurst, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £155,022 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Blackburn with Darwen
- Parliamentary constituency: Rossendale and Darwen
- LSOA: Blackburn with Darwen 017B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sunnyhurst.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sunnyhurst.
- 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 Sunnyhurst based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Sunnyhurst.
- - 11 Sunnymere Drive Darwen BB3 1RH
Erection of raised patio/terrace to rear elevation, installation of bifold doors and erection of fencing along rear boundary (part-retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Cloud Exotic Bright Street Darwen BB3 1QL
Proposed change of use to gym (Use Class E, (d)) and formation of a parking area
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 6B Harwood Street Darwen BB3 1PE
Change of use from residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to use as children's home (for 1 child aged under 18) - (Use Class C2)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - - 1 Charles Street Darwen BB3 1BF
Discharge of Condition Nos 3 "disposal of surface water scheme " and 4 " method statement to protect River Darwen " pursuant to planning application 10/24/0039
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - The Alexandra Hotel Hindle Street Darwen BB3 1ND
Erection of raised decking area with canopy (retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Sunnyhurst in Lancashire
Sunnyhurst is a settlement located in Lancashire, England.
Property prices in Sunnyhurst show an average sale price of £155,022, 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 Sunnyhurst a particularly low-crime area.
Sunnyhurst has one conservation area within its boundaries: Darwen Town Centre. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Sunnyhurst includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Pennine Moors SSSI; 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, Sunnyhurst 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 Sunnyhurst
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Sunnyhurst. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Sunnyhurst maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Sunnyhurst slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Sunnyhurst were discharge of conditions (16), full planning applications (8), amendments (6).
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 34 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.