Single-storey rear extension at 4 Pleckgate Road, Blackburn

What was proposed

The application proposed demolishing an external store and building a single-storey rear extension with an external staircase.

“Proposed Development: Demolition of external store and proposed single storey rear extension and external staircase…”

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The site

The site is a two-storey semi-detached house with parking at the front, a side driveway and a rear garden.

“The application site comprises a two storey semi detached property with pebble dash and brick walls, and a hipped roof, within the urban boundary of Blackburn, in a coal low risk area. There is a fully hard surfaced front garden used for parking, a driveway to the side, and garden to the rear. The adjacent pair of semis on the other side of the driveway(s) are on lower ground.”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

An earlier application for a new vehicular access was approved retrospectively.

“10/16/1172 - New vehicular access (Retrospective) – Approved.”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval because the proposal was acceptable in size, appearance, neighbour amenity and highway safety terms.

“The proposed development seeks to erect a single storey domestic flat roof rear extension. No objections were received, and assessment of the application finds that on balance, the proposal is considered acceptable in terms of its size, scale and appearance, and it would have no unacceptable material detrimental impact on the residential amenity of neighbours in terms of light, outlook or privacy, nor would it compromise highway safety, or the character and appearance…”

“The proposal therefore complies with the relevant development plan policies, and in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework, the proposal is recommended for approval, subject to the conditions set out in paragraph…”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Two neighbours and local ward councillors were notified, but no comments were received.

“The application was registered on 28 th May 2026, and 2 neighbours were consulted by letter. The local Ward Councillors were also notified.”

“No comments were received as a result of the application consultation.”

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Registered speakers

There was no registered speaker for the application.

Committee resolution

The recommendation was proposed and seconded, after which the committee resolved to grant planning permission subject to conditions.

“The officer’s recommendations were proposed by Councillor Jim Casey and seconded by Councillor Quesir Mahmood and subsequently;”

“That the planning permission be granted subject to the conditions detailed in Section 5 of the report.”

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