7 four-storey homes at Land adjacent to Spring Gardens, Darwen

“A shared refuse bin collection point would be provided at the entrance to the site, adjacent to the adopted highway.”

“Each home would have access to a private rear garden and dedicated, on plot car parking.”

“The application site (the site) comprises a single parcel of vacant, land measuring 1123 square metres within the urban area of Darwen.”

“The surrounding area comprises a mix of residential and industrial / commercial uses. The north, west, and south of the site is bordered by housing. This includes detached family homes to the south; a terrace of vernacular, stone-clad houses to the west; and a row of red brick terrace houses to the north. The eastern edge of the site overlooks a small public car park, and a small industrial unit is positioned just beyond the southeastern boundary.”

“10/17/0594: Development of 8 no. 3 bedroom 3-4 storey townhouses stepped on steeply sloping site with parking at lower ground floor level and the principal living accommodation at upper ground floor level. Approved 9 th May 2017.”

“The proposal is in the form of a minor, full planning application at a site in private ownership. The application is reported to Committee due to the receipt of 4 objections and at the request of the Chair. This is in accordance with the Council’s adopted Scheme of Delegation.”

“Support for the application would secure permission for the redevelopment of a brownfield site within the urban area for 7no. family sized homes.”

“Planning and Highways Committee Thursday, 19th March, 2026 Decision under the Town and Country Planning Acts and Regulations –”

“That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions highlighted in the Director’s report including the standard Biodiversity Net Gain condition.”