MCDONALDS RESTAURANTS LTD Livesey Branch Road, Livesey, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, BB2 4LQ Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

Reconfiguration of the Drive Thru lane, kerb lines and parking bays for the introduction of side by side ordering, inclusive of an island for signage. Replacement patio furniture and associated works to the site. The redecoration of elevations with a small extension, replacement Drive Thru booth and new access door. The installation of 2 No. new customer order display (COD) with overhead canopy and a goal post height restrictor Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
22 Oct 2026
−
Withdrawn
around 29 Oct 2026

Withdrawn around 29 Oct 2026 · Withdrawn - Applicant · Last checked 29 Oct 2026

Site constraints 5

Local nature reserve 268 m away: River Darwen Parkway
Work nearby can need a habitats assessment.
Harm to a protected site is only accepted where there is no alternative and an overriding public interest.
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; Coalfield, development low risk area; Inside the Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) built-up area; Priority habitat 36 m away: Deciduous woodland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 28 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Mining Remediation Authority, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Council
Blackburn
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
BB2 4LQ
Received
22 Oct 2026
Validated
22 Oct 2026
Ward
Ewood
Case officer
Show
Target decision
17 Dec 2026
Decision
Withdrawn
Decision date
around 29 Oct 2026
Decision level
Withdrawn - Applicant
Applicant
Show
Agent
Planware Limited
Leaseholder
Show

Consultation & key dates

Statutory expiry
17 Dec 2026
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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

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