Darwen Town & Market Hall Croft Street Darwen Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 10/26/0753 - Non-Material Amendment
Date received
8 Sept 2026
Type
Non-Material Amendment

Description

Non material amendment pursuant to planning application to amend development description from original description to 'Refurbishment of the existing market hall to provide retail, food and beverage hall (sui generis) alongside provision of a new arcade and retention and refurbishment of existing car park, following demolition of annex structures and kiosk on Croft Street, ancillary works include landscape improvements to Market Square, new ramp access and plant area and the refurbishment and extension of the arched space below Railway Road to create a new commercial unit'… Data via plota.co.uk

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Blackburn
Planning Authority Score
7.2/10
Good
#55 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Blackburn is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #90 out of 296. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
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Blackburn decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
96%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #7 of 296
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #10 of 296
73%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #90 of 296
40%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #147 of 296
88%
Minor dwellings approved
40 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
56 decided
519
Total decisions
23 refused in the year to March 2026