Self-build dwelling at Land adjacent to Newlands, 61 Manor Road, Darwen

“The proposal seeks full planning permission for the erection of a two storey, two bedroomed self-build detached dwelling comprising of a ground and lower ground floor. The ground floor includes an open plan kitchen/dining/lounge area, a separate bathroom and 1 no. en-suite bedroom. The lower ground floor comprises of a second bedroom, a garden lounge and workshop/gym and a utility space.”

“Vehicular access will be used from the existing access point on the site’s southern boundary, directly off Inverness/Manor Road, which will lead to the proposed parking area for the dwelling. The boundary treatment approved as per application ref. 10/24/0069 are to be retained along the eastern and southern boundaries.”

“The application site relates to a parcel of land to the north and east of No.61 Manor Road, Darwen, as defined by the submitted red edged location and site plans, is relatively flat, levels gently decrease in an easterly direction. The site is located within Flood Risk Zone 1. No Public Rights of Way (PROW) affect it.”

“The land this application relates to is incorrectly designated as both Countryside Area and Urban Area under Local Plan Policy CP2. The Council acknowledges that this is a mapping error on the Local Plan Polices Map as Countryside and Urban Area land designations have conflicting policy requirements. The wider area is characterised by its urban pattern, featuring residential dwellings to the west and Bold Venture Park to the south.”

“10/24/0069 - Change of use of land to residential garden (C3) (retrospective). Approved subject to conditions on 19/04/2024.”

“10/24/0958 - Discharge Condition No.4 "boundary treatment" pursuant to planning application 10/24/0069. Approved. 6th November 2024.”

“The application is considered to demonstrate compliance with the Development Plan and The Framework, subject to imposition of conditions in order to make the development acceptable in planning terms.”

“Delegated authority is given to the Strategic Director of Growth and Development and Deputy Chief Executive to approve planning permission, subject to the following conditions:”

“In assessing this full application the following important material considerations are taken into account:”

“Principle of the development and District Wildlife Site (DWS) • Open space • Natural Environment Impacts (BNG) • Housing Development • Housing Mix • Amenity considerations • Landscape character • Highways considerations • Design considerations • Drainage considerations • Climate change • Heritage considerations…”

“Public consultation has taken place, with 6 letters posted to neighbouring addresses on 20 th January 2026. Additionally, a site notice was displayed. Two individual letters of support have been received.”

“Support – Phil Wright, Avalon, 69 Manor Road, Darwen, BB3 2SN. Received: 09/02/2026. Further to your letter dated 20th January 2026, we wish to support this application as any upgrades or improvements to the area are welcomed and are not deemed to be detrimental to existing properties. Support – Lewis Finch. Received: 13/02/2026.”

“Decision under the Town and Country Planning Acts and Regulations –”

“Approved subject to the conditions highlighted in the Directors Report.”