How long do planning decisions take near Waterloo?

The average planning decision time near Waterloo is 60 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 Waterloo?

The planning approval rate near Waterloo is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Waterloo?

The most common type of planning application near Waterloo is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Waterloo?

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Waterloo, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Waterloo, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

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About Waterloo

Blackburn, an industrial town in Lancashire, serves as the administrative hub for the Blackburn with Darwen borough. Nestled on the southern edge of the Ribble Valley and just 8 miles east of Preston, it is the second largest town in the county, located 21 miles north-northwest of Manchester. As part of a unitary authority area that includes Darwen, Blackburn is a key location for those researching planning applications in the region.

District: Sefton

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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 011B

Crime Statistics

171 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 53
anti-social-behaviour: 23
criminal-damage-arson: 19
other-theft: 14
public-order: 14
vehicle-crime: 14
other-crime: 13
shoplifting: 11
burglary: 4
drugs: 4
possession-of-weapons: 1
robbery: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Waterloo.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Waterloo.

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 Waterloo based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Waterloo.

- 8 Ainsdale Drive Darwen BB3 2EQ
Proposed porch, installation of new window and door to the southern gable elevation and patio doors to the rear elevation replacing an existing bedroom window
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2026-03-30
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- 1 Hurstwood Avenue and 21 Railton Avenue Blackburn
Replacement of the existing shop frontages
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-11-03
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- 12 Sycamore Drive Blackburn BB2 5GW
Retention of summerhouse building in rear garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-10-07
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- 9 Juniper Grove Livesey Blackburn BB2 5FX
13m meter steel Railing / fence to separate our border from the public footpath (Retrospective)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-09-22
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- Rockets Car Repairs 375 Livesey Branch Road Blackburn BB2 4RA
Change of use of vacant back storage/office room to beauty therapy room with no external alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2025-04-16
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- 9 Thistle Trail Blackburn BB2 5AS
Confirmation of Compliance with Conditions 6 & 7 pursuant to planning application 10/15/0901
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2024-08-09
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- 76 Greenside Avenue Blackburn BB2 4TG
Demolition of external store and erection of single storey rear extension 6.0m from oiginal rear wall, Max Height: 2.9m, Height to Eaves: 2.650m
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2024-05-29
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- 4 Bluebell Way Livesey Blackburn BB2 5FZ
Single storey side extension, loft conversion with the insertion of 3 rooflights and insertion of window within side gable elevation at second floor
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackburn | Date: 2023-05-17
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A brief summary of Waterloo in Lancashire

Property prices in Waterloo show an average sale price of £193,202, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Waterloo area recorded 171 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Waterloo has one conservation area within its boundaries: Griffin. 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 Waterloo includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Waterloo

In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Waterloo. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Waterloo maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Waterloo slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Waterloo were full planning applications (10), amendments (9), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 28% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 20 applications
Refused: 0 applications
Withdrawn: 3 applications
Awaiting decision: 13 applications

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