80 homes and infrastructure at Land off Redlam Brow, Blackburn
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Blackburn Planning and Highways Committee on 18 Sept 2025.
What was proposed
The application sought 80 two- and three-bedroom homes, including 25 affordable homes, with parking, infrastructure and public open space.
“Full planning permission is sought for construction of 80 homes, of which 25 would be affordable, with associated car parking, infrastructure and public open space.”
“Pockets of public open space are included in the proposal, at the north west corner around the group of retained mature trees fronting Redlam Brow; at the north adjacent to the proposed site access fronting Redlam Brow; at the south east corner; and a wildflower area along the western edge. Soft landscaping and tree planting would be provided within the street scape. The…”
Officer report
Earlier permissions
Earlier permissions covered demolition and Griffin Phase 1 housing, while this proposal would complete the wider planned redevelopment of the area.
“Support for the application would secure permission to regenerate the area – commonly known as Griffin Phase 2 – which was partially subject to clearance of terraced housing stock approximately 20 years ago, through delivery of a mix of high-quality open market and affordable housing (including on plot parking); improvements to the public realm an associated infrastructure including a new junction layout at Redlam Brow.”
Officer report
What officers recommended
Officers recommended approval because the scheme supported housing and regeneration objectives and its technical effects could be controlled or mitigated by conditions.
“The proposal is also satisfactory from a technical point of view, with all issues having been addressed through the application or capable of being controlled or mitigated through planning conditions.”
Officer report
What people said
Three objections raised concerns about construction disruption, highway safety, infrastructure pressure, drainage, parking, maintenance, green space, trees and character.
“Highway safety- The introduction of construction traffic and long-term increased vehicle movements could create a serious road safety hazard. The local road network is already busy, and more turning movements, site access points or parked vehicles could increase the risk of accidents, particularly for pedestrians, cyclists and schoolchildren (on an already very busy street). This is also true for the new proposed road layouts.”
“One of the concerns raised by many local residents is the lack of upkeep of existing green spaces, such as the one near Sandon and Agnes Streets, which has become overgrown and unusable. Could you please clarify how frequently the new green space would be maintained and who would be responsible for its upkeep? If this responsibility falls on the housing developer, I would urge the Council to ensure a clear and enforceable maintenance agreement is in place so the area remains…”
Officer report
The committee’s decision
The committee approved the application subject to the conditions highlighted in the Director’s report.
“Decision under Town and Country Planning Acts and Regulations –”
“RESOLVED – Approved subject to the conditions highlighted in the Director’s Report…”
Minutes
Sources
- Blackburn Planning and Highways Committee minutes, 18 September 2025
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Blackburn's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Date
- Thursday 18 September 2025
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
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Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.