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10 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Whitebirk · updated daily · Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 10 · received or decided in the last 90 days

111 Whitebirk Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, BB1 3JBAwaiting decisionProposed single and two storey rear extension and front porchReceived week of 26 Oct 202610/26/0921
38 Hozier Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, BB1 3JPAwaiting decisionProposed single storey rear extensionFull Planning ApplicationReceived week of 19 Oct 202610/26/0873
MacDonald's Restaurants Ltd, Burnley Road, BB1 3HRAwaiting decisionObservation to Neighbouring LPA: Erection of single storey extension to accommodate replacement drive thru booths, alterations to elevations with the relocation of the entrance door, formation of new access door, installation of new window vinyl and the redecoration of shopfront, replacement of patio furniture and associated worksObservations to Neighbouring LPAReceived 15 Oct 202611/26/0465
Mcdonald's, MCDONALDS RESTAURANTS LTD Burnley Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, BB1 3HRAwaiting decisionErection of single storey extension to accommodate replacement drive thru booths, alterations to elevations with the relocation of the entrance door, formation of new access door, installation of new window vinyl and the redecoration of shopfront,...Received week of 12 Oct 202610/26/0846
Stanley Street Mill Stanley Street Blackburn BB1 3BWAwaiting decisionErection of attached storage unitFull Planning ApplicationReceived week of 12 Oct 202610/26/0817

Planning in Whitebirk

Approved: 88%; 21 of 22 decided
Decision time: about 7 weeks; on average

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

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Around Whitebirk

Postcode districts

BB1 224 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

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About Whitebirk

Whitebirk is a suburb located in the eastern part of Blackburn, Lancashire, predominantly within the borough of Blackburn with Darwen, while its eastern section falls under Hyndburn. As a key area of the Blackburn urban zone, Whitebirk is primarily industrial and serves as the eastern terminus of the A6119 northern bypass, connecting to Junction 6 of the M65. This strategic location may influence planning applications related to industrial development and infrastructure projects in the region.

Property prices in Whitebirk show an average sale price of £157,643, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whitebirk 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Whitebirk, 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, 44 planning applications were submitted near Whitebirk. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (17), discharge of conditions (7), amendments (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Whitebirk?

In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Whitebirk. The approval rate is 88%.

How long do planning decisions take near Whitebirk?

The average planning decision time near Whitebirk 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 Whitebirk?

The planning approval rate near Whitebirk is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Whitebirk?

The most common type of planning application near Whitebirk is full planning applications, with 17 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Whitebirk?

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