Blackburn is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #47 out of 282. 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

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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

78%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #47 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

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