Darwen Library and Theatre Knott Street Darwen BB3 3BU Data via plota.co.uk
Pending
10/26/0389
Description
Addition of lead dressings to the principal facades Data via plota.co.uk
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Historical activity at this location
26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
Flat 1 2 Green Street East Darwen BB3 3HY
New wooden windows. All windows in property being replaced like for like
2025
Approved
Darwen Library Theatre Knott Street Darwen BB3 3BU
Refurbishment of the Library Theatre to create a new entrance, with lift and stair core a…
2025
Approved
Darwen Library Theatre Knott Street Darwen BB3 3BU
Refurbishment of the Library Theatre to create a new entrance, with lift and stair core a…
2025
Approved
The Old Chapel - JD Wetherspoon Railway Road Darwen BB3 2RJ
Upgrade to existing wifi services for the public house
2025
Approved
33-43 Railway Road Darwen BB3 2RL
Conversion of first floor and attic of number 43 to office (Use Class E) with the formati…
2024
Approved
Darwen Library Theatre Knott Street Darwen BB3 5BU
Removal of single storey outbuilding and small brick outrigger, removal and replacement o…
2024
Approved
Darwen Library Theatre Knott Street Darwen BB3 5BU
Removal of single storey outbuilding and small brick outrigger, removal and replacement o…
2024
Refused
7-9 Railway Road Darwen BB3 2RJ
Change of use of former first floor vacant office use class (E) (c) to residential flat (…
2024
Approved
7A Railway Road Darwen BB3 2RG
Change of use from a former MP constituency office to a taxi booking office with no publi…
2023
Approved
Darwen Youth Centre Knott Street Darwen BB3 3BU
Erection of 2 no. side extensions to provide stair towers up to a new floor level above t…
2023
Withdrawn
The Old Chapel Railway Road Darwen BB3 2RG
Additional glazing to be installed in front of existing balustrading. There is already a…
2022
Approved
First Floor 23 Railway Road Darwen BB3 2RG
Change of use from flat to office (Use Class E)
2022
Approved
36 Railway Road Darwen BB3 2RJ
An external metal staircase in rear yard with no internal or other external changes
2021
Approved
The Art School Knott Street Darwen BB3 2RD
Installation of handrails central to 2 accesses to the property and application of non-sl…
2021
Withdrawn
7 Railway Road Darwen BB3 2RG
Change the signage board from the front of the shop from a simple board to a LED board
2021
Withdrawn
7 Railway Road Darwen BB3 2RG
Change the signage board from the front of the shop from a simple board to a LED board.
2021
Withdrawn
The Art School Knott Street Darwen BB3 2RD
1. Installation of handrails central to 2 accesses to the Property 2. Application of non…
2019
Approved
11 Railway Road Darwen BB3 2RG
Proposed edwardian style canopy
2020
Approved
Watson Ramsbottom Solicitors 33-39 Railway Road Darwen BB3 2RL
Loft conversion and installation of velux rooflights to rear roof pitch
2020
Approved
42 Railway Road Darwen BB3 2RJ
Proposed change of use from Part D1 ground floor GP surgery and first floor accommodation…
2016
Approved
Darwen Market Hall Croft Street Darwen BB3 1BG
Installation of 5No Commercial Victorian Awnings to the shops on the front of Darwen Mark…
2016
Approved
Darwen Youth and Community Centre Knott Street Darwen BB3 2RN
Change of use from D2 to mixed D1 and D2 use
2016
Approved
Darwen Youth and Community Centre Knott Street Darwen BB3 2RN
Change of use from D2 to mixed D1 and D2 use
2016
Approved
22-26 Railway Road Darwen BB3 2RG
Change of use to Offices (Class B1)
2016
Approved
22-26 Railway Road Darwen BB3 2RG
Change of use to Offices (Class B1)
Blackburn
Planning Authority Score
7.9/10
Good
#28 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Blackburn is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #47 out of 292. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.
More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Blackburn decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #30 of 292
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #23 of 292
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #47 of 292
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #114 of 292
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