18 Curlew Grove Darwen BB3 2FN
FINAL DECISION
10/26/0100
Description
Single storey side extension
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Conversion of garage to habitable room
12 Curlew Grove Darwen BB3 2FN
Proposed single storey rear extension
Historical activity at this location
4 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
14 Plover Crescent Darwen BB3 2FP
Confirmation of compliance with condition 21 on planning application 10/17/1313 and confi…
2025
Approved
10 Curlew Grove Darwen BB3 2FN
Proposed front porch
2021
Approved
10 Curlew Grove Darwen BB3 2FN
Retention of store attached to existing garage
2021
Approved
4 Curlew Grove Darwen BB3 2FN
Conversion of existing garage into living space. Landscaping and levelling of existing fr…
Blackburn
Planning Authority Score
7.9/10
Good
#28 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Blackburn is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #47 out of 292. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.
More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Blackburn decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #30 of 292
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #23 of 292
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #47 of 292
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #114 of 292
89%
Minor dwellings approved
36 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
60 decided
500
Total decisions
28 refused in 2025