Land at Horrobin Frm Horrobin Lane Turton Bolton BL7 0FW

FINAL DECISION 10/26/0203
Council
Date received
6 Mar 2026
Date validated
6 Mar 2026
Postcode
BL7 0FW

Description

Non-material amendment pursuant to planning applicaiton 10/25/0821 "Erection of a single storey, self build, high sustainability dwelling (designed to achieve Passivhaus standard) with integral garage, including associated land modelling / reconfiguration, garden curtilage, parking, stable block [in an alternative location to that already approved], an outdoor equestrian menage, and hard and soft landscaping (including a community orchard and woodland planting), to be accessed via Horrobin Lane" - proposed enclosed external plant / storage area and enlarged therapy pool

7.4/10
Planning Authority Score
#31 of 282

Blackburn is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #86 out of 282. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

Blackburn decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #29 of 282
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #22 of 282
80%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #86 of 282
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #110 of 282
89%
Minor dwellings approved
36 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
60 decided
500
Total decisions
28 refused in 2025