53 Hollins Grove Street Darwen BB3 1HG

1. 20 May 2026

   Received by Blackburn with Darwen

2. 2 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 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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• 51 Hollins Grove Street Darwen BB3 1HG

  10/23/0018 Submitted 11 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Single storey porch to front elevation

  Granted Full applications Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• Land at the top of Hollins Grove Street, adjacent to Network Rail Services yard

  10/17/1357 Submitted 6 Nov 2017 50 yards away

  Erection of 84no. new dwellings with associated external works and car parking

  Withdrawn Full applications New dwelling
  Major scheme

• 49 Argyle Street Darwen BB3 1EY

  10/14/0319 Submitted 28 Mar 2014 250 yards away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 5-7 Hollins Grove Street Darwen BB3 1HG

  10/26/0333 Submitted 7 Apr 2026 250 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~8 Jul

  Change of use from residential dwellings (Use Class C3) to light industrial use (Use Class E(g)(iii)) and storage use (Use Class B8)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 10 docs

• Former Darwen Paper Mill Site Lower Eccleshill Road Darwen BB3 0RW

  10/23/1155 Submitted 20 Dec 2023 350 yards away

  Discharge of Condition No.9 "validation report" pursuant to planning application 10/21/1294

  Granted Conditions 21 docs

• Former Darwen Paper Mill Site Lower Eccleshill Road Darwen BB3 0RW

  10/22/0895 Submitted 9 Sep 2022 350 yards away

  Discharge Condition Nos 8 "desk study" and 26 "remediation strategy" pursuant to planning application 10/21/1294

  Granted Conditions 21 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