248 Whalley New Road Blackburn BB1 9TN

1. 26 May 2026

   Received by Blackburn with Darwen

2. 3 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 29 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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• 235 Whalley New Road Blackburn BB1 9TJ

  10/21/0399 Submitted 16 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Formation of driveway and creation of vehicular access

  Refused Full applications 9 docs

• 4 Kirkland Court Blackburn BB1 5JE

  10/21/0915 Submitted 9 Aug 2021 100 yards away

  Proposed conversion of garage to a habitable room including alterations to front elevation

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• 184 St James Road Blackburn BB1 8HH

  10/15/0596 Submitted 5 Jun 2015 150 yards away

  Demolition of existing outbuildings and erection of single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 186 Whalley New Road Blackburn BB1 9TN

  10/22/1130 Submitted 30 Nov 2022 150 yards away

  Creation of self contained flat with new door opening, single storey rear extension and addition of third storey to the roof space (part retrospective)

  Refused Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 186/188 Whalley New Road Blackburn BB1 9TN

  10/23/0148 Submitted 17 Feb 2023 150 yards away

  Creation of self-contained flats with new door openings, single storey rear extensions and flat roof rear extension (retrospective)

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• MASJID E ZAINABIA AND IMAMBARGAH Logwood Street Blackburn BB1 9TU

  10/21/0985 Submitted 25 Aug 2021 150 yards away

  Replacement roof and use of unit for the storage of motor vehicles (retrospective).

  Withdrawn Full applications Roofing 6 docs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