Changes to 14 homes at Land off Albert Street, Hoddlesden, Darwen
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Blackburn Planning and Highways Committee on 28 May 2026.
What was proposed
The application sought changes to ground levels, roof heights, plot and driveway positions, garages, landscaping and the internal road layout affecting plots 7 to 14.
“Proposed Development: Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans) and 18 (Landscaping Scheme), pursuant to planning application 10/18/0326 "Erection of 14 dwellings" – to allow for changes to ground levels and roof heights, the repositioning of plots/driveways, changes to garage formations and changes to the associated landscaping works effecting Plots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 together with alterations to the internal road layout…”
Officer report
The site
The partly built housing development covers about 2.6 acres, with homes around three sides and agricultural land to the south.
“The application site is a housing development that has been partly built out. A number of the plots are now fully built and occupied. The site is located within the village of Hoddlesden and is covered by the Housing Commitment site (Albert Street – H082). It covers an area of circa 2.6 acres. Residential land uses surround to 3 sides with agricultural land positioned to the south.”
Officer report
What officers recommended
Officers recommended approval because the changes were technically satisfactory and could be controlled or mitigated through planning conditions.
“This application is made under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act (1990) (as amended) and it involves varying Conditions 2 (Approved Plans) and 18 (Landscaping Scheme), pursuant to planning application 10/18/0326. The proposed amendments would allow for changes to ground levels and roof heights, the repositioning of plots/driveways, changes to garage formations and changes to the associated landscaping works.”
“On balance, the proposals would be satisfactory from a technical point of view, with all issues having been addressed through the previous application process, or capable of being controlled or mitigated through appropriately worded planning conditions.”
Officer report
Main planning issues
The assessment considered design and visual amenity, neighbours’ living conditions, and highways and parking.
“The key issues to be addressed in determining this application are as follows:”
“Design and visual amenity ➢ Safeguarding amenity ➢ Highways and parking…”
Officer report
The committee decision
The committee approved the application subject to the conditions highlighted in the Directors Report.
“Approved subject to the conditions highlighted in the Directors Report.”
Minutes
Sources
- Blackburn Planning and Highways Committee minutes, 28 May 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Blackburn's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Thursday 28 May 2026
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