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Planning

Planning permission & applications

Visit our planning pages to apply for planning permission, view & comment on new applications and more ...

Building control 

Apply for building regulations online & find out about the service we provide.

Planning policies

View the Local Plan, the borough wide design guide & other planning documents.

Local development framework

Read the policies that are shaping the future development of land & property in Blackburn with Darwen.

Housing

Finding a home in Blackburn with Darwen

Search for affordable homes for sale, rented & sheltered housing & other useful information.

Homeless service

Find out about the homeless services we provide to local residents.

Housing market renewal (HMR)

View these pages to find out about HMR, what's happening in the HMR areas & how to get in touch.

Housing strategies

Read the strategies that we produce on housing & homelessness.

 


Related Links

  • Planning Portal
    Use this site to learn about planning and to apply for planning permission online.
  • Submit-a-Plan
    Submit your building control applications online.
  • Secured by design
    This is an initiative to "design-against-crime" and to achieve higher standards of security in the interests of reducing crime.
  • Free homes survey
    Residents of privately owned properties in Blackburn with Darwen can benefit from a free home maintenance survey.
  • Supporting people

    Supporting people

    The supporting people programme pays for housing-related support services that help people to live independently in the local community.

Funding & grants

  • Funding for energy saving projects

    There are a number of grant and funding streams available for sustainable energy projects and low carbon building projects. Find out more here ...