Site of demolished Roe Lee Mill No. 1 Whalley New Road Blackburn BB1 9AA

1. 11 Mar 2026

   Received by Blackburn with Darwen

2. 23 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 18 May 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Blackburn with Darwen took a median of 51 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Blackburn with Darwen for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Blackburn with Darwen decided full applications in a median of 58 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 52 Cornelian Street Blackburn BB1 9AW

  10/21/0664 Submitted 22 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  A double story extension at the rear of the property with an outbuilding

  Refused Full applications Extension 7 docs

• Former Emerald Street Nursery Emerald Street Blackburn BB1 9JR

  10/24/0653 Submitted 11 Jul 2024 150 yards away

  Change of use of existing vacant former children's nursery into place of worship and Islamic education centre (Madrassa Classes) (Use Class F1) and erection of a single-storey extension to house ablution and toilet facilities

  Refused Full applications Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 455 Whalley New Road Blackburn BB1 9SP

  10/24/0779 Submitted 21 Aug 2024 150 yards away

  Proposed change of use from vacant office building into day nursery and daycare centre (Use class E)

  Granted Lawful development 10 docs

• 451 Whalley New Road Blackburn BB1 9SP

  10/14/0358 Submitted 10 Apr 2014 150 yards away

  Change of Use of front Reception Room from Residential to Retail

  Granted Full applications 18 docs

• 449 Whalley New Road Blackburn BB1 9SP

  10/17/0013 Submitted 4 Jan 2017 150 yards away

  Replacement shop front

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 11 docs

• 59 Chestnut Avenue Blackburn BB1 8FG

  10/26/0341 Submitted 10 Apr 2026 150 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~1 Jul

  Proposed single storey rear extension

  Awaiting decision 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