Cherry Lodge Childcare Ltd 3 Cherry Tree Lane Livesey Blackburn BB2 5NX

1. 17 Mar 2026

   Received by Blackburn with Darwen

2. 20 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 15 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.

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• Cherry Tree Library Cherry Tree Lane Blackburn BB2 5NX

  10/23/0108 Submitted 8 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Construction of timber framed pergola for public viewing area of the apiary bees and provision of disabled access ramp

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• 491 Preston Old Road Blackburn BB2 5ND

  10/26/0495 Submitted 28 May 2026 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~5 Aug

  Variation of Condition No.2 "approved drawings" pursuant to planning application 10/25/0688 "Proposed two storey side and part rear extension, along with single storey element of rear extension" - amend roof form and increased footprint to part single storey rear extension

  Awaiting decision Amendments Extension 3 docs
  Small domestic

• 532 Merlewood Preston Old Road Cherry Tree Blackburn BB2 5NL

  10/14/1102 Submitted 14 Oct 2014 100 yards away

  Retention of raised decking to rear.

  Granted Full applications 14 docs

• 546 Preston Old Road Blackburn BB2 5NL

  10/24/0647 Submitted 10 Jul 2024 100 yards away

  Single storey side and rear extension, raised patio with timber pergola structure, front porch and repair and rebuild part of boundary wall with insertion of access gate (retrospective)

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• Burnside 546 Preston Old Road Blackburn BB2 5NL

  10/24/0569 Submitted 17 Jun 2024 100 yards away

  Repair and rebuild part of boundary wall with insertion of access gate (retrospective)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs
  Small domestic

• St Francis Primary School Cherry Tree Lane Blackburn BB2 5NX

  10/21/0728 Submitted 1 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  Proposed installation of a 63.53kwp Solar Photo Voltaic (SPV) arrays to the existing roof

  Granted Prior approval 10 docs

• 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