Spout House Farm Bog Height Road Darwen BB3 0LF

REGISTERED 10/26/0360
Council
Date received
21 Apr 2026
Date validated
21 Apr 2026
Postcode
BB3 0LF

Description

Proposed single storey flat roof rear extension with balcony, loft conversion, dormer extension and internal alterations

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