Thwaites Empire Theatre Aqueduct Road Blackburn BB2 4HT

1. 15 Dec 2022

   Received by Blackburn with Darwen

2. 3 Jan 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Feb 2023

   Decision issued: Refuses

4. 27 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Blackburn with Darwen refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• 303 Bolton Road Blackburn BB2 4HU

  10/25/0597 Submitted 3 Jun 2025 100 yards away

  Part change of use from a dwelling into a retail store (Class E), installation of new shop front and insertion of side door

  Withdrawn Full applications Windows or glazing 11 docs
  Domestic

• 36 Longshaw Lane Blackburn BB2 3LU

  10/25/0280 Submitted 19 Mar 2025 300 yards away

  loft conversion house wont be extended just converting my loft to a bedroom with a velux window - SOUNDS LIKE THIS IS PD

  Withdrawn Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing

• Fox and Hounds Public House, 1 Ewood Blackburn BB2 4LL

  10/26/0388 Submitted 22 Apr 2026 350 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~22 Jun

  Discharge Biodiversity Net Gain condition pursuant to planning application 10/25/1256

  Awaiting decision Conditions 8 docs

• Former Albion Mill Albion Street Blackburn BB2 4LX

  10/18/0962 Submitted 28 Sep 2018 350 yards away

  Variation of Condition Nos 16 pursuant to planning application 10/17/0688 - to allow Saturday working hours to be modified to 08:30-13:30.

  Granted Amendments 5 docs

• 29 Exeter Street BLACKBURN BB2 4AU

  10/17/0168 Submitted 20 Feb 2017 350 yards away

  Erection of double storey extension to rear

  Granted Full applications Extension 15 docs

• Land at Hollin Bridge Street Blackburn

  10/24/0535 Submitted 5 Jun 2024 400 yards away

  Erection of 5 no. bungalows (Use Class C3) with associated outdoor amenity space and private parking

  Granted Full applications 32 docs

• 10/26/0363 Granted

  Edgworth Cricket Club Bolton Road Turton Bolton BL7 0AP

  Proposed signage above the main entrance along with rose logo and sponsorship in smaller text

  Received 16 Apr, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Advertising
• 10/26/0316 Granted

  Land at Jack Walker Way Blackburn

  Erection of 1x V Stack sign

  Received 30 Mar, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Advertising
• 10/26/0289 Awaiting decision

  66 King William Street Blackburn BB1 7DT

  1no illuminated fascia sign and 1no illuminated projecting sign to shop front

  Received 23 Mar, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Advertising
• 10/26/0003 Granted

  Darwen Delivery Office Sough Road Darwen BB3 2FX

  Various advertisements including fascia signs and car park signage

  Received 5 Jan, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Advertising
• 10/26/0067 Awaiting decision

  98 Whalley New Road Blackburn BB1 6LD

  Installation of 2x internally illuminated tray signs, 3 x internally illuminated lightboxes wrapping around three elevation's on the building, 1x internally illuminated column, 5 x columns, and 1x internally illuminated corner logo

  Received 23 Jan, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Advertising