147 St James's Road Blackburn BB1 8ET

REGISTERED 10/26/0377
Council
Date received
29 Apr 2026
Date validated
29 Apr 2026
Postcode
BB1 8ET

Description

Demolition of existing garage and proposed double storey rear and side wrap around extension and enlargement of existing single storey rear extension with new roof and installation of external steps

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