Land east of 253 Bolton Road Darwen BB3 2PG Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 10/26/0308 - Full Planning Application
Date received
27 Mar 2026
Date validated
13 Aug 2026
Postcode
BB3 2PG
Type
Full Planning Application

Description

Change of use of land from restaurant car park (Class E) to outdoor sports (F2 (c)) with creation of 2x covered padel courts and widening of existing dropped kerb 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:
Change of use

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 performance
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