1 School Cottages Crowthorn Road Edgworth Bolton BL7 0JU
FINAL DECISION
10/26/0357
Description
Willow (T1) - crown thin by 15%, crown lift to 4.8metres. Reduce and thin out limb growing over back wall to neighbours. Oak (T4) - crown clean Sycamore (T5) - crown clean Sycamore (T6) - crown clean Sycamore (T7) - crown lift, crown clean away from phone line Sycamore (T8) - crown clean Sycamore (T9) - crown clean
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