13 Duckworth Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen, BB3 1AR Data via plota.co.uk

Pending Consideration 10/26/0646 - Full Planning Application
Date received
14 Jul 2026
Date validated
28 Jul 2026
Postcode
BB3 1AR
Type
Full Planning Application

Description

Change of use of Public House (Sui Generis) to a nail salon (Class E) (c)(iii) and 2 retail shops (Class E (a)) with new shop fronts. Conversion of the first floor to 4 self-contained residential flats (C3) and first floor rear extension and... 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