Planning Applications in
Blackburn with Darwen
Blackburn with Darwen is part of the North West region. Search any postcode in Blackburn with Darwen to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.
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Planning Application Types in Blackburn with Darwen
Based on 477 applications tracked between 2026-04-23 and 2026-10-19.
Full
47% of all applications
Householder
29% of all applications
Change of Use
10% of all applications
Non-Material Amendment
4% of all applications
Demolition
3% of all applications
Tree Works
2% of all applications
Blackburn with Darwen Planning Statistics
Data period: 2026-04-23 to 2026-10-19 · Updated 28 October 2026
What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Blackburn with Darwen
PlanWatch currently holds 477 Blackburn with Darwen planning records across 347 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2026-04-23 to 2026-10-19. The most common categories in this dataset are Full (225), Householder (138), Change of Use (49).
Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.
Recent Planning Applications in Blackburn with Darwen
Latest applications submitted to Blackburn with Darwen council.
Use of Land and Buildings as a Plant Hire and Contracting Depot including the storage, parking, maintenance and movement of plant, machinery, commercial vehicles, trailers, equipment and associated materials, with ancillary workshop and...
BOG BANK FARM Bog Height Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, BB3 0LG
Remove 3no. Willow and 1no. Sycamore for safety reasons.
MAGDALENE HOUSE, 10 - 14 Shear Bank Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, BB1 8AP
Non-material amendment pursuant to planning application 10/25/0505 " Construction of 80 Dwellings and associated infrastructure" - Housetype substitutions to Plots 56-61 and 71-77 inclusive
Land off Redlam Brow Blackburn BB2 2AE
Proposed redevelopment of existing playing fields to provide 4g football pitches with the installation of floodlighting and additional parking (retrospective)
Land to the rear of former St Marys, Main Building Shear Brow Blackburn BB1 8FR
Non-material amendment pursuant to planning application 10/26/0208 "Erection of part single storey part two storey rear extension with raised decking area, front extension and internal alterations' - amend the description to read ‘Erection of...
22 Cloister Drive, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen, BB3 3JX
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Blackburn with Darwen Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what Blackburn with Darwen's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.
Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach Blackburn with Darwen Council inside the 21-day consultation window.
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- Planning application data: planning.data.gov.uk
- Blackburn with Darwen council planning portal — planning.blackburn.gov.uk
- Planning Inspectorate (PINS) appeal decisions
- Data last refreshed: 28 October 2026
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