Planning applications in Darwen
Last application update 27 Aug 2026
See what's happening with planning in Darwen: 1357 planning applications tracked so far.
Status breakdown
Other (146)
- Withdrawn114
- Unresolved21
- Granted with conditions11
Latest notices
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Spout House Farm Bog Height Road Darwen BB3 0LF
GrantedProposed single storey flat roof rear extension with balcony, loft conversion, dormer extension and internal alterations
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30 Cleveleys Road Blackburn BB2 3JS
GrantedProposed single storey side extension, detached garage and larger front porch
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Cloud Exotic Bright Street Darwen BB3 1QL
GrantedDischarge Condition No.9 " vehicular access barrier to side of building scheme" pursuant to planning application 10/25/1113
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20 High Bank Crescent Darwen BB3 2TD
GrantedErection of single storey rear extension
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88 A Bog Height Road Blackburn BB3 0LG
GrantedProposed dormer to be inserted in rear roof slope of previously approved two storey side extension (10/25/0686) and proposed levelling of rear garden for…
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JD Wetherspoon The Old Chapel Railway Road Darwen BB3 2RJ
GrantedRemedial 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…
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Land at Langshawhead Cottage Sunnyfield Lane Hoddlesden Darwen BB3 3QR
GrantedErection of agricultural/equestrian store with associated ground levels changes and landscaping (part-retrospective)
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Land at Vale Rock Mill Johnson New Road Hoddlesden BB3 3NT
UnresolvedDischarge Condition Nos 5 "site investigation report", 18 "mitigation method statement", 20 "fould & surface water drainage", 21 "drainage management and…
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Unit 8 Arkwright Court Commercial Road Blackburn Interchange J4/M65 Darwen BB3 0FG
UndecidedUse of property as Aesthetics Medical Facility (Use Class E(e))
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207-209 Duckworth Street Darwen BB3 1AU
UndecidedChange of use of first floor to create new two bedroom flat (Use Class C3) and external alterations to side elevation
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12 Bentham Road Blackburn BB2 4PN
UndecidedUse of property by the Ministry of Justice's Probation Accommodation Programme for up to three adults (Use Class C2)
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Perspex International Chapels Park Plant Goose House Lane Darwen BB3 0EH
UndecidedDischarge Condition 11 "validation report" pursuant to planning application 10/24/0729
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55 Snaefell Road Blackburn BB2 3JW
GrantedErection of single storey rear extension. Max length 3.5m, eaves height 3m, ridge height 4m and rear corner infill extension.
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36 Lapwing Lane Darwen BB3 2FQ
GrantedConversion of garage to habitable room
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Ramwells Barn Edge Lane Turton Bolton BL7 0NJ
GrantedChange of use of agricultural land to equestrian use and construction of an outdoor riding arena with associated fencing and landscaping (part-retrospective)
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Beaulieu 6 Granville Road Darwen BB3 2SS
GrantedVariation of Condition No.2 "approved drawings" pursuant to planning application 10/24/0160 "Enlargement of existing ground floor side porch and lower ground…
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Land off Albert Street Hoddlesden Darwen BB3 3TQ
GrantedVariation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans) and 18 (Landscaping Scheme), pursuant to planning application 10/18/0326 "Erection of 14 dwellings" - to allow for…
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Land adjacent to Newlands 61 Manor Road Darwen BB3 2SN
GrantedErection of 1No. self-build dwelling (Use Class C3)
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Land at Bank Hey View off Heys Lane Blackburn
GrantedErection of 20 dwellings (Use Class C3) and associated development
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Vacant land adjacent to former St John Vianney Rc Church Livesey Branch Road Livesey Blackburn BB2 4QJ
GrantedOutline planning permission including Access and Layout for development of 1no. Dental Surgery and 1no. commercial / business / service unit (Use Class E) with…
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40 Ouseburn Road Blackburn BB2 4NL
UndecidedDemolition of existing conservetory and erection of a single storey rear extension. 6m from original rear wall, Max Height: 4m, Height to Eaves: 2.6m
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Lower Pasture Barn Farm Belmont Road Bolton BL7 8BG
UndecidedProposed demolition of existing stable (with planning approval for conversion to dwelling - 10/25/0839) and construction of a new detached self-build dwelling
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Land off Goose House Lane, Darwen
GrantedDischarge Condition No 12 "cycle parking and powerred two wheelers scheme " pursuant to planning application 10/23/0732
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5 Duckworth Street Darwen BB1 3AR
UndecidedProposed external alterations to shop front and creation of self-contained first floor flat (C3)
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Plots 49-52 Meadowbrook Rise Blackburn BB2 3JG
UndecidedErection of 1No detached self-build house with associated external works and parking
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80 Oban Drive Blackburn BB1 2HY
UndecidedErection of double storey side and rear extension with partial single storey rear extension, detached outbuilding and creation of vehicle access
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Former Hoddlesden Mill, Johnson New Road, Hoddlesden, Blackburn with Darwen BB3 3NT
GrantedNon-material amendment pursuant to planning application 10/23/0277 for: Variation of Condition No.1 (approved drawings) and Condition No. 4 (Boundary…
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41 Roman Road Blackburn BB2 3EZ
GrantedProposed rear dormer extension
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53 Hollins Grove Street Darwen BB3 1HG
UndecidedProposed two storey side/rear extension, single storey rear extension and porch to front
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Ryal Fold Barn Ryal Fold Tockholes Darwen BB3 0PB
GrantedDischarge Condition No.10 "ecological enhancement plan" pursuant to planning application 10/21/0734
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