Drainage review gives green light for Blackburn bungalows

Cawder Construction want to build the new homes on Borrowdale Avenue in Blackburn.

But the firm's proposal produced objections from nearby residents.

They concerned the loss of public open space, potential traffic congestion, the house types proposed, possible surface water flooding, and the impact on wildlife.

Now Blackburn with Darwen Council's planning committee on Thursday night has been recommended to give the final go-ahead to the scheme after the developer submitted a revised drainage scheme for the site.

The firm has also agreed to make a payment of £18,000 to the authority to provide new public open space elsewhere in the borough.

A report to the committee by planning office Christian Barton says: "The proposals would deliver 13 two-bedroom bungalows within a sustainable location for new housing development.

"Vehicle access would be gained directly from Borrowdale Avenue with double driveways and garden areas allocated for each dwelling.

"Land to the west of the dwellings would also remain undeveloped and retained as public open space.

"The dwellings would be affordable bungalows and the supporting information states that the accommodation will be provisioned for older people.

"The proposed amendments relate to the drainage matters alone.

"Any foul waters would be drained directly into the combined sewer with a new connection installed adjacent to Plot 1.

"Surface waters would be drained with a Sustainable Drainage System.

"A design review of the drainage system to be installed now supports the application, which is supported by a series of technical plans.

"Both Blackburn with Darwen Council drainage and United Utilities have reviewed the submitted information.

"No objections have been raised and they are satisfied that their previously raised concerns have been addressed.

"A financial contribution of £18,000 is secured and the monies will be used for the creation and/or enhancement of off-site open space provision."