Darwen Library and Theatre Knott Street Darwen BB3 3BU

1. 20 Apr 2026

   Received by Blackburn with Darwen

2. 30 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 25 June 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's median decision took 51 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Blackburn & Darwen Council, Library Knott Street Darwen Lancashire BB3 3BU

  10/14/0645 Submitted 26 Jun 2014 50 yards away

  Installation of satellite dish on a one year temporary consent.

  Granted Full applications 18 docs

• Darwen Youth Centre Knott Street Darwen BB3 3BU

  10/24/0540 Submitted 6 Jun 2024 50 yards away

  Discharge Condition Nos 3 (Materials), 4 (Landscaping), 6 (Soundproofing Scheme), 8 (Construction Method Statement), 9 (Pile-Driving Programme), 11 (External Lighting Scheme), 12 (Pedestrian Access Scheme), 13 (Car Parking), 15 (Ecological Enhancements Strategy), 16 (Contamination Remediation Strategy), 17 (Contamination Validation), 19 (Drainage Scheme), 20 (Drainage Management and Maintenace Scheme), 21 (Coal Mining Intrusive Investigations) and 22 (Coal Mining Validation) pursuant to planning application 10/23/0861

  Split decision Conditions 98 docs

• The Art School Knott Street Darwen BB3 2RD

  10/21/0606 Submitted 8 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Installation of handrails central to 2 accesses to the property and application of non-slip floor paint to 2 accesses and one flight of stairs

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• Darwen Youth Centre Knott Street Darwen BB3 3BU

  10/25/1213 Submitted 19 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Non-material amendment pursuant to planning application 10/23/0861 supplemented by non-material amendment application 10/25/0180 "Demolition and rebuilding of Darwen Youth Centre building to existing footprint and external appearance together with erection of 2no. side extensions to provide stair towers up to a new floor level above the existing ground floor, and 1no front extension to provide a main entrance, alongside internal reconfigurations, as well as the relocation of the existing MUGA, vehicular parking alterations and landscaping works" to allow for the addition of Heat Recovery Unit (HRU) and associated ducting on flat roof area on the north west elevation, to the rear of the parapet

  Withdrawn Amendments Extension Demolition 6 docs

• 7A Railway Road Darwen BB3 2RG

  10/24/0897 Submitted 14 Oct 2024 100 yards away

  Change of use from a former MP constituency office to a taxi booking office with no public access (sui generis)

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• 7 Railway Road Darwen BB3 2RG

  10/21/0754 Submitted 7 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  Change the signage board from the front of the shop from a simple board to a LED board.

  Withdrawn Full applications

• 10/26/0250 Granted

  Lloyds Bank Church Street Blackburn BB2 1JQ

  Repair and replacement of certain internal doors following internal health & safety and security review

  Received 19 Mar, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 10/26/0325 Granted

  JD Wetherspoon The Old Chapel Railway Road Darwen BB3 2RJ

  Remedial works to external elements of the Grade II listed building, namely like-for-like masonry repair to stone steps, painted nosings to stone steps and nosing application to steps where missing / in poor condition

  Received 1 Apr, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 10/26/0318 Granted

  Holy Trinity Church Mount Pleasant Blackburn BB1 5DQ

  Repair of masonry parapets and copings to Chancel East gable, North Transept, South Transept and associated leadwork and roofing repairs

  Received 30 Mar, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 10/26/0337 Granted

  Blackburn College, Victoria Centre Blakey Moor Blackburn BB2 1LH

  Recladding of rooftop walkway and installation of louvres

  Received 7 Apr, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 10/26/0395 Awaiting decision

  548 Preston Old Road Blackburn BB2 5NL

  Removal of a 4m section of boundary wall, to enable the creation of a new vehicular access to the property off Woodlands Avenue

  Received 23 Apr, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings