8 Caltha Drive Lower Darwen BB3 0TA
REGISTERED
10/26/0213
Description
Proposed two storey side extension
Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
7 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
Approved
3 Caltha Drive Lower Darwen Blackburn BB3 0TA
Two Storey Side Extension and Single Storey Rear Extension
2021
Approved
7 Begonia View Lower Darwen Blackburn BB3 0TD
Single storey extension to rear
2021
Withdrawn
7 Begonia View Lower Darwen Blackburn BB3 0TD
Erection of Single Storey Rear Extension
2018
Approved
17 Begonia View Lower Darwen Blackburn BB3 0TD
Single storey side and rear extension
2018
Refused
1 Delphinium Way Lower Darwen BLACKBURN BB3 0SX
First floor extension over existing garage and utility to create an additional bedroom
2016
Approved
24 Caltha Drive Lower Darwen Darwen BB3 0TA
Proposed 2 Storey Side & Rear Extension
2016
Approved
24 Caltha Drive Lower Darwen Darwen BB3 0TA
Proposed 2 Storey Side & Rear Extension
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