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Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Brownfield land

Reference Name Site address Deliverable Hazardous substances Hectares MinNetDwellings Minimum net dwellings Maximum net dwellings Ownership status Planning permission date Planning permission type Planning permission history Planning permission status Site plan URL Point Notes OrganisationLabel Organisation Entry date Start date End date
1 1 Land at SAPPI, Preston Old Road,Blackburn yes 2.7 81 162 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2020-10-15 full-planning-permission https://planning.blackburn.gov.uk/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/Generic/StdDetails.aspx?PT=Planning%20Applications%20On-Line&TYPE=PL/PlanningPK.xml&PARAM0=89586&XSLT=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/Blackburn/xslt/PL/PLDetails.xslt&FT=Planning%20Application%20Details&PUBLIC=Y&XMLSIDE=&DAURI=PLANNING permissioned https://www.blackburn.gov.uk/sites/default/files/media/pdfs/01%20Land%20at%20SAPPI.pdf POINT(-2.539509 53.718619) Site currently under construction 2024-12-16 2017-09-07 2021-12-31
2 2 Garage site, Harcourt Road, Blackburn yes 0.31 9 19 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2021-06-16 full-planning-permission https://planning.blackburn.gov.uk/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/Generic/StdDetails.aspx?PT=Planning%20Applications%20On-Line&TYPE=PL/PlanningPK.xml&PARAM0=90660&XSLT=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/Blackburn/xslt/PL/PLDetails.xslt&FT=Planning%20Application%20Details&PUBLIC=Y&XMLSIDE=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/Blackburn/Menus/PL.xml&DAURI=PLANNING permissioned https://www.blackburn.gov.uk/sites/default/files/media/pdfs/02%20Garage%20Site,%20Harcourt%20Road.pdf POINT(-2.499306 53.751744) SPD prepared to guide development of the site for new housing 2021-12-31 2017-09-07
3 3 Site off Shorrock Lane, Blackburn yes 0.33 10 20 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2020-02-26 full-planning-permission https://planning.blackburn.gov.uk/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/Generic/StdDetails.aspx?PT=Planning%20Applications%20On-Line&TYPE=PL/PlanningPK.xml&PARAM0=90887&XSLT=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/Blackburn/xslt/PL/PLDetails.xslt&FT=Planning%20Application%20Details&PUBLIC=Y&XMLSIDE=&DAURI=PLANNING permissioned https://www.blackburn.gov.uk/sites/default/files/media/pdfs/03%20Site%20off%20Shorrock%20Lane.pdf POINT(-2.506216 53.733667) Coal mining risk assessment required for technical details application. Canal & River Trust requires the following to be addressed at Technical Details Consent stage: proposed layout and potential canal access, land contamination assessment considering the canal. 2020-06-30 2017-09-07 2021-12-31
4 4 Mill at Scotland Bank Terrace, Blackburn yes 0.62 19 37 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2017-12-19 permission-in-principle permissioned https://www.blackburn.gov.uk/sites/default/files/media/pdfs/04%20Mill,%20Scotland%20Bank%20Terrace.pdf POINT(-2.500487 53.726096) Site is allocated within Blackburn with Darwen Local Plan (2021-2037) (adopted January 2024) for residential development 2024-12-16 2017-07-09
5 5 Former Darwen Moorland High School, Holden Fold, Darwen yes 4.73 142 284 owned-by-a-public-authority 2023-12-21 full-planning-permission https://planning.blackburn.gov.uk/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/Generic/StdDetails.aspx?PT=Planning%20Applications%20On-Line&TYPE=PL/PlanningPK.xml&PARAM0=95365&XSLT=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/Blackburn/xslt/PL/PLDetails.xslt&FT=Planning%20Application%20Details&PUBLIC=Y&XMLSIDE=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/Blackburn/Menus/PL.xml&DAURI=PLANNING not-permissioned https://www.blackburn.gov.uk/sites/default/files/media/pdfs/05%20Darwen%20Moorland%20High%20School%20Holden%20Fold.pdf POINT(-2.459714 53.704939) Site has full planning permission with construction due to commence imminently 2024-12-16 2017-07-09 2024-12-16
6 6 Hoddlesden Mill, Johnson New Road, Hoddlesden yes 1.9 57 114 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2022-03-17 full-planning-permission https://planning.blackburn.gov.uk/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/Generic/StdDetails.aspx?PT=Planning%20Applications%20On-Line&TYPE=PL/PlanningPK.xml&PARAM0=93633&XSLT=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/Blackburn/xslt/PL/PLDetails.xslt&FT=Planning%20Application%20Details&PUBLIC=Y&XMLSIDE=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/Blackburn/Menus/PL.xml&DAURI=PLANNING permissioned https://www.blackburn.gov.uk/sites/default/files/media/pdfs/06%20Hoddlesden%20Mill.pdf POINT(-2.459714 53.704939) Site has full planning permission and is currently under construction 2024-12-16 2017-07-09 2024-12-16
7 7 Roe Lee Mill North,Campbell Street, Blackburn yes 0.62 19 37 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2017-12-19 permission-in-principle permissioned https://www.blackburn.gov.uk/sites/default/files/media/pdfs/07%20Roe%20Lee%20Mill%20North.pdf POINT(-2.478262 53.768206) Site allocated in Blackburn with Darwen Local Plan (2021-2037) for residential development. Technical details application to include asset protection measures to ensure safe operation and integrity of railway 2024-12-16 2017-07-09
8 8 Roe Lee site, off Rosewood Avenue, Blackburn yes 0.23 7 14 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2022-01-20 full-planning-permission https://planning.blackburn.gov.uk/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/Generic/StdDetails.aspx?PT=Planning%20Applications%20On-Line&TYPE=PL/PlanningPK.xml&PARAM0=93243&XSLT=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/Blackburn/xslt/PL/PLDetails.xslt&FT=Planning%20Application%20Details&PUBLIC=Y&XMLSIDE=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/Blackburn/Menus/PL.xml&DAURI=PLANNING permissioned https://www.blackburn.gov.uk/sites/default/files/media/pdfs/08%20Roe%20Lee%20Site%20off%20Rosewood%20Avenue.pdf POINT(-2.477313 53.766152) Site currently has planning permission for employment use (10/21/1104) although construction has not commenced. Due to expire Jan 25 2024-12-16 2017-07-09
9 9 Old Newfield School Site, Roman Road, Blackburn yes 2.7 81 162 owned-by-a-public-authority 2021-06-18 full-planning-permission https://planning.blackburn.gov.uk/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/Generic/StdDetails.aspx?PT=Planning%20Applications%20On-Line&TYPE=PL/PlanningPK.xml&PARAM0=91839&XSLT=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/Blackburn/xslt/PL/PLDetails.xslt&FT=Planning%20Application%20Details&PUBLIC=Y&XMLSIDE=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/Blackburn/Menus/PL.xml&DAURI=PLANNING permissioned https://www.blackburn.gov.uk/sites/default/files/media/pdfs/09%20Old%20Newfield%20School%20Site.pdf POINT(-2.463388 53.727683) Site currently has planning permission and is under construction 2024-12-16 2017-07-09 2024-12-16
10 10 Alaska Street Housing Site, Alaska Street, Blackburn yes 1.29 39 77 owned-by-a-public-authority 2017-12-19 permission-in-principle permissioned http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/Brownfield%20land%20register%20plans/10%20Alaska%20Street%20Houisng%20Site.pdf POINT(-2.480691 53.738057) Land allocated in Local Plan Part 2 for residential development. Issues relating to construction traffic over bridge owned by Canal & River Trust and need for a Construction Management Plan need to be addressed at Technical Details Consent stage. 2017-12-19 2017-09-07
11 11 Clearance site, Redlam Brow, Blackburn yes 0.84 25 50 owned-by-a-public-authority 2017-12-19 permission-in-principle permissioned https://www.blackburn.gov.uk/sites/default/files/media/pdfs/11%20Clearance%20Site,%20Redlam%20Brow.pdf POINT(-2.492195 53.201405) Land allocated in Local Plan Part 2 for residential development 2017-12-19 2017-09-07
12 12 Clearance site, Stansfeld Street, Blackburn yes 1.5 45 90 owned-by-a-public-authority 2020-02-21 full-planning-permission https://planning.blackburn.gov.uk/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/Generic/StdDetails.aspx?PT=Planning%20Applications%20On-Line&TYPE=PL/PlanningPK.xml&PARAM0=90851&XSLT=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/Blackburn/xslt/PL/PLDetails.xslt&FT=Planning%20Application%20Details&PUBLIC=Y&XMLSIDE=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/Blackburn/Menus/PL.xml&DAURI=PLANNING permissioned https://www.blackburn.gov.uk/sites/default/files/media/pdfs/12%20Clearance%20Site,%20Stansfeld%20St.pdf POINT(-2.497157 53.741839) Site complete 2024-12-16 2017-07-09 2021-12-31
13 13 Former Lower Darwen Paper Mill, Greenbank Terrace, Lower Darwen yes 2.29 69 137 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2021-12-17 full-planning-permission https://planning.blackburn.gov.uk/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/Generic/StdDetails.aspx?PT=Planning%20Applications%20On-Line&TYPE=PL/PlanningPK.xml&PARAM0=93143&XSLT=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/Blackburn/xslt/PL/PLDetails.xslt&FT=Planning%20Application%20Details&PUBLIC=Y&XMLSIDE=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/Blackburn/Menus/PL.xml&DAURI=PLANNING permissioned https://www.blackburn.gov.uk/sites/default/files/media/pdfs/13%20Lower%20Darwen%20Paper%20Mill.pdf POINT(-2.470166 53.717186) Site has full planning permission and is currently under construction 2024-12-16 2017-07-09 2024-12-16
14 14 Belgrave Mill, Darwen yes 1.65 50 99 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2017-12-19 permission-in-principle http://planning.blackburn.gov.uk/northgate/documentexplorer/application/folderview.aspx?type=PLNP11_DC_PLANAPP&key=36653&iWgrnzsWW4I=aH8Pp24Bn4U= permissioned https://www.blackburn.gov.uk/sites/default/files/media/pdfs/14%20Belgrave%20Mill.pdf POINT(-2.468054 53.693447) Site has been granted planning permission for retail store 2024-12-16 2017-07-09
15 15 Former Greenways, Salisbury Road, Darwen yes 0.31 9 19 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2020-10-09 full-planning-permission https://planning.blackburn.gov.uk/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/Generic/StdDetails.aspx?PT=Planning%20Applications%20On-Line&TYPE=PL/PlanningPK.xml&PARAM0=91426&XSLT=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/Blackburn/xslt/PL/PLDetails.xslt&FT=Planning%20Application%20Details&PUBLIC=Y&XMLSIDE=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/Blackburn/Menus/PL.xml&DAURI=PLANNING permissioned https://www.blackburn.gov.uk/sites/default/files/media/pdfs/15%20Former%20Greenways%20Salisbury%20Road.pdf POINT(-2.480824 53.70305) Pre determination assessment may be required at technical details stage due to potential issues with noise, odour and light. EA to be consulted at techical details stage due to potential contaminants. Also has planning permission for 87 homes. Erection of 87 no. units 2021-12-31 2017-09-07
16 16 Springside Mills, Belmont Road, Belmont yes 12.25 110 37 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2017-12-19 permission-in-principle https://planning.blackburn.gov.uk/northgate/documentexplorer/application/folderview.aspx?type=PLNP11_DC_PLANAPP&key=47115&iWgrnzsWW4I=aH8Pp24Bn4U= not-permissioned https://www.blackburn.gov.uk/sites/default/files/media/pdfs/16%20Spring%20Side%20Works.pdf POINT(-2.46886 53.63236) Previously granted outline planning permission for 110 dwellings (expired April 2020). Planning application being progressed for the site 10/22/0928 2024-12-16 2020-06-30
17 17 Roe Lee Mill South, Campbell Street, Blackburn 1.13 34 68 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2017-12-19 permission-in-principle permissioned http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/Brownfield%20land%20register%20plans/17%20Roe%20Lee%20Mill%20South.pdf POINT(-2.47746 53.767199) Land allocated in Local Plan Part 2 for residential development. Technical details application to include asset protection measures to ensure safe operation and integrity of railway 2017-12-19 2017-09-07 2020-10-05
18 18 Roe Lee site, off Rosewood Avenue, Blackburn yes 0.23 7 14 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2017-12-19 permission-in-principle permissioned http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/Brownfield%20land%20register%20plans/18%20Roe%20Lee%20Site%20off%20Rosewood%20Avenue.pdf POINT(-2.477311 53.766166) Land allocated in Local Plan Part 2 for residential development 2017-12-19 2017-09-07 2020-10-05
19 19 Eclipse Mill, Eclipse Road, Blackburn yes 1.24 37 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2017-03-07 full-planning-permission http://planning.blackburn.gov.uk/northgate/documentexplorer/application/folderview.aspx?type=PLNP11_DC_PLANAPP&key=50647&iWgrnzsWW4I=aH8Pp24Bn4U= permissioned http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/Brownfield%20land%20register%20plans/19%20Eclipse%20Mill.pdf POINT(-2.534039 53.726029) Erection of 51 no. dwellings 2017-09-07 2017-09-07 2020-10-05
20 20 Waterfield Mill, Balmoral Road, Darwen yes 0.57 17 34 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2017-12-19 permission-in-principle http://planning.blackburn.gov.uk/northgate/documentexplorer/application/folderview.aspx?type=PLNP11_DC_PLANAPP&key=51026&iWgrnzsWW4I=aH8Pp24Bn4U= permissioned http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/Brownfield%20land%20register%20plans/20%20Waterfield%20Mill,%20Balmoral%20Road.pdf POINT(-2.456434 53.682057) Full planning permission granted for 27 dwellings.. Erection of 27 no. dwellings 2017-12-19 2017-09-07 2020-10-05
21 21 Tower View, Marsh House Lane, Darwen yes 0.26 8 16 owned-by-a-public-authority 2017-12-19 permission-in-principle permissioned http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/Brownfield%20land%20register%20plans/21%20Tower%20View.pdf POINT(-2.451858 53.695862) Part of the site allocated in Local Plan Part 2 for residential. Coal mining risk assessment required for technical details application development. 2017-12-19 2017-09-07 2020-10-05
22 22 Old Newfield School Site, Roman Road, Blackburn yes 2.7 81 162 owned-by-a-public-authority 2017-12-19 permission-in-principle permissioned http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/Brownfield%20land%20register%20plans/22%20Old%20Newfield%20School%20Site.pdf POINT(-2.463386 53.727699) Land allocated in Local Plan Part 2 for residential development 2017-12-19 2017-09-07 2020-10-05
23 23 Blakewater, Shadsworth Road, Blackburn 4.52 135 271 owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/Brownfield%20land%20register%20plans/23%20Blakewater,%20Shadsworth%20Road.pdf POINT(-2.451172 53.736347) 2017-09-07 2017-09-07 2020-10-05
24 24 Former public house (the Centurian), off Higher Croft Road, Blackburn 0.3 9 18 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2017-12-19 permission-in-principle permissioned http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/Brownfield%20land%20register%20plans/24%20Former%20public%20house%20(The%20Centurian).pdf POINT(-2.472524 53.727591) EA to be consulted at technical detail stage due to potential contaminants 2017-12-19 2017-09-07 2020-10-05
25 25 Clearance site, Redlam Brow, Blackburn yes 0.84 25 50 owned-by-a-public-authority 2017-12-19 permission-in-principle permissioned http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/Brownfield%20land%20register%20plans/25%20Clearance%20Site,%20Redlam%20Brow.pdf POINT(-2.492193 53.201421) Land allocated in Local Plan Part 2 for residential development 2017-12-19 2017-09-07 2020-10-05
26 26 Clearance site, Stansfeld Street, Blackburn yes 1.5 45 90 owned-by-a-public-authority 2017-12-19 permission-in-principle permissioned http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/Brownfield%20land%20register%20plans/26%20Clearance%20Site,%20Stansfeld%20St.pdf POINT(-2.497155 53.741854) Land allocated in Local Plan Part 2 for residential development 2017-12-19 2017-09-07 2020-10-05
27 27 land belonging 2 & 4 Beechwood Cottages, Roman Road, Blackburn yes 0.38 11 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2017-08-17 outline-planning-permission http://planning.blackburn.gov.uk/northgate/documentexplorer/application/folderview.aspx?type=PLNP11_DC_PLANAPP&key=50300&iWgrnzsWW4I=aH8Pp24Bn4U= permissioned http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/Brownfield%20land%20register%20plans/27%20land%20belonging%20to%20Beechwood%20Cottages.pdf POINT(-2.464634 53.726858) Erection of 14 no. dwellings 2017-09-07 2017-09-07 2020-10-05
29 29 Former Lower Darwen Paper Mill, Greenbank Terrace, Lower Darwen yes 2.29 69 137 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2017-12-19 permission-in-principle permissioned http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/Brownfield%20land%20register%20plans/29%20Lower%20Darwen%20Paper%20Mill.pdf POINT(-2.470164 53.717201) Land allocated as development opportunity site in Local Plan Part 2. Pre determination assessment may be required at technical details stage due to potential issues with noise and air quality 2017-12-19 2017-09-07 2020-10-05
30 30 Belgrave Mill, Darwen yes 1.65 50 99 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2017-12-19 permission-in-principle http://planning.blackburn.gov.uk/northgate/documentexplorer/application/folderview.aspx?type=PLNP11_DC_PLANAPP&key=36653&iWgrnzsWW4I=aH8Pp24Bn4U= permissioned http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/Brownfield%20land%20register%20plans/30%20Belgrave%20Mill.pdf POINT(-2.468052 53.693463) Pre determination assessment may be required at technical details stage due to potential issues with air quality. EA to be consulted at technical details stage due to potential contaminants. Also has planning permission for 127 dwellings.. Erection of 127 no. dwellings 2017-12-19 2017-09-07 2020-10-05
31 31 Crossfield Street Site, Crossfield Street, Blackburn yes 0.6 18 36 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2017-12-19 permission-in-principle http://planning.blackburn.gov.uk/northgate/documentexplorer/application/folderview.aspx?type=PLNP11_DC_PLANAPP&key=51110&iWgrnzsWW4I=aH8Pp24Bn4U= permissioned http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/Brownfield%20land%20register%20plans/31%20Crossfield%20Street.pdf POINT(-2.477079 53.740372) Canal & River Trust require the following issues to be addressed at Technical Details Consent stage: structural integrity of the retaining wall to the canal, site layout to provide positive waterside frontage, bridge owned by Trust and towpath access and improvements, ecological assessment & land contamination and pollution prevention to the canal. Also has planning permission for 33 dwellings. Erection of 33 no. dwellings 2017-12-19 2017-10-07 2020-10-05
32 32 Fensicliffe Bank, Blackburn yes 0.34 10 20 not-owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/Brownfield%20land%20register%20plans/32%20Feniscliffe%20Bank.pdf POINT(-2.474174 53.735494) 2017-11-08 2017-09-07 2020-10-05
34 34 Former Greenways, Salisbury Road, Darwen yes 0.31 9 19 owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/Brownfield%20land%20register%20plans/34%20Former%20Greenways%20Salisbury%20Road.pdf POINT(-2.480822 53.703066) 2017-10-31 2017-09-07 2020-10-05