What percentage of planning applications does Blackburn with Darwen approve?

Blackburn with Darwen approves approximately 89% of planning applications, based on 12,714 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Blackburn with Darwen decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 12,714 planning decisions published by Blackburn with Darwen.

What is the refusal rate for Blackburn with Darwen planning applications?

Blackburn with Darwen refuses approximately 11% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Blackburn with Darwen?

The average planning application in Blackburn with Darwen takes 5.9 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. Based on 212 applications with recorded submission and decision dates. See how Blackburn with Darwen compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Blackburn with Darwen

Data last updated June 2026. We’re working on a refresh.

1 month ago

Erection of single storey rear extension 6m from original rear wall, Max Height

10/26/0480

Approved

1 month ago

Erection of single storey extension to rear. 6m from original rear wall, Max Hei

10/26/0466

Approved

1 month ago

Erection of single storey extension to rear Max length 6m additional 1.8m beyond

10/26/0461

Approved

1 month ago

Erection of single storey rear extension. 4.00m from original rear wall, Max Hei

10/26/0454

Approved

2 months ago

Discharge Condition No.9 " vehicular access barrier to side of building scheme"

10/26/0429

Approved

2 months ago

Erection of agricultural/equestrian store with associated ground levels changes

10/26/0015

Approved

2 months ago

Erection of single storey rear extension. Max length 3.5m, eaves height 3m, rid

10/26/0423

Approved

2 months ago

Conversion of garage to habitable room

10/26/0334

Approved

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This page analyses 12,714 planning decisions made by Blackburn with Darwen from January 2020 to June 2026. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Blackburn with Darwen planning approval rates page.

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