Lower Darwen Mill Albert Place Lower Darwen BB3 0QE

1. 6 May 2026

   Received by Blackburn with Darwen

2. 13 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 8 July 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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• Former Lawnmower Specialists Site Sandy Lane Lower Darwen Blackburn BB3 0PU

  10/16/0975 Submitted 9 Sep 2016 150 yards away

  Change of use of land from commercial use for use as a private residential caravan site comprising of the siting of 1 x static caravan and 3 x touring caravans and the erection of an amenity building, following the demolition of the existing site building.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 377 docs

• 11 Grenada Close Lower Darwen BB3 0SB

  10/14/0578 Submitted 6 Jun 2014 150 yards away

  Construction of two storey extension to rear

  Granted Full applications Extension 36 docs

• Sangara Cottage Sandy Lane Lower Darwen BB3 0PU

  10/26/0407 Submitted 29 Apr 2026 200 yards away

  T1 (Horse Chestnut) - Fell T2 (Horse Chestnut) - Fell

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 21 Dover Street Lower Darwen BB3 0QA

  10/21/0556 Submitted 26 May 2021 200 yards away

  Erection of Single Storey Rear Extension 6.00m from rear wall, Max Height: 3.395m, Height to Eaves: 2.970m

  Granted Householder Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 21 Dover Street Lower Darwen BB3 0QR

  10/21/0099 Submitted 28 Jan 2021 200 yards away

  Change of use to land to Use Class C3 as an extension to existing garden

  Granted Full applications Extension 17 docs

• 34 Antigua Drive Lower Darwen Blackburn BB3 0SF

  10/21/0866 Submitted 29 Jul 2021 250 yards away

  Kitchen extension to rear of dwelling

  Granted Full applications Extension 6 docs
  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