720 Preston Old Road BLACKBURN BB2 5EP

1. 29 Jun 2016

   Received by Blackburn with Darwen

2. 28 Jul 2016

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Sep 2016

   Decision issued: Permits

4. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Blackburn with Darwen granted permission on 22 September 2016, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Phase 2 Former Sappi Paper Mill Livesey Branch Road Lancashire Feniscowles BB2 5HX

  10/18/1191 Submitted 13 Dec 2018 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~5 Mar

  Construction of a new access road; The creation of a new river channel; Diversion of the River Roddlesworth into the newly created channel; Opening up (removal of the roof) of the existing culvert and subsequent infilling; Demolition on an existing building; Creation of a retaining wall to stabilise the rock face which forms the eastern boundary of the woodland, Creation of a new road bridge over the new river channel; and creation of two new ponds/settling lagoons/attenuation features and associated infrastructure

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 30 docs

• 8 Rosebay Avenue Feniscowles Blackburn BB2 5HT

  10/21/0491 Submitted 10 May 2021 250 yards away

  Proposed two storey side extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 6 docs

• 62 Park Farm Rd Blackburn BB2 5HP

  10/14/0430 Submitted 29 Apr 2014 250 yards away

  2 storey side extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 16 docs

• Land to the rear of 740, 744 and Land to the South West of 744 Preston Old Road Blackburn

  10/25/1359 Submitted 24 Dec 2025 250 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~18 Mar

  Retention of an ancillary office cabin, veranda decking extension to White House, static caravan (Use Class C2) , timber cabin (Use Class C2) with deck and fencing and retaining wall, bamboo lounge, container and southern cabin for storage (Retrospective)

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 24 docs

• 744 Preston Old Road Blackburn BB2 5EN

  10/21/0853 Submitted 26 Jul 2021 250 yards away

  Change of use from a single dwellinghouse to Supported Living Accommodation in association with the adjacent Deaf Hub, and rear extension with attached external decking.

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Domestic

• 1 St Martins Drive Feniscowles Blackburn BB2 5HU

  10/18/0601 Submitted 14 Jun 2018 250 yards away

  Proposed single storey rear link extension to form home office from garage

  Granted Full applications Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 10/26/0360 Granted

  Spout House Farm Bog Height Road Darwen BB3 0LF

  Proposed single storey flat roof rear extension with balcony, loft conversion, dormer extension and internal alterations

  Received 15 Apr, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 10/26/0349 Granted

  31 King William Street Blackburn BB1 7DJ

  Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external wall

  Received 14 Apr, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 10/26/0332 Granted

  30 Cleveleys Road Blackburn BB2 3JS

  Proposed single storey side extension, detached garage and larger front porch

  Received 7 Apr, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 10/26/0529 Awaiting decision

  Longshaw Head Barn Crowthorn Road Edgworth Bolton BL7 0JX

  Proposed two storey side / rear extension with front, rear dormers and external alterations to dwelling

  Received 8 Jun, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 10/26/0381 Granted

  20 Mollington Road Blackburn BB2 6EG

  Proposed single storey side/rear extension and front porch

  Received 21 Apr, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Full applications