Site of demolished Roe Lee Mill No. 1 Whalley New Road Blackburn BB1 9AA
REGISTERED
10/26/0223
Description
New industrial development comprising of 9no new industrial units B2 and B8 Use with new off road parking, bin store areas, secure motorcycle and cycle areas, landscaping and reuse of existing vehicular access and egress and new pedestrian access
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