The Barlow Bolton Road Turton Bolton BL7 0AP Data via plota.co.uk

FINAL DECISION 10/26/0108
Date received
17 Feb 2026
Date validated
17 Feb 2026
Postcode
BL7 0AP

Description

T1 (Sycamore) - Fell T2 (Sycamore) - 6m Crown lift from ground level and reduce 3m from building T3 (Ash) - 6m Crown lift from ground level and reduce 3m from building T4 (Sycamore) - 6m Crown lift from ground level and reduce 3m from building T5 (Sycamore) - 6m Crown lift from ground level and reduce 3m from building T6 ( Horse Chestnut) - 6m Crown lift from ground level and reduce 3m from building T7 (Hornbeam) - 6m Crown lift from ground level and reduce 3m from building T8 (Sorbus) - 6m Crown lift from ground level and reduce 3m from building T9 (Ash) - 6m Crown lift from ground level and reduce 3m from building… Data via plota.co.uk

Blackburn
Planning Authority Score
7.2/10
Good
#55 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Blackburn is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #90 out of 296. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Blackburn decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
96%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #7 of 296
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #10 of 296
73%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #90 of 296
40%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #147 of 296
88%
Minor dwellings approved
40 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
56 decided
519
Total decisions
23 refused in the year to March 2026