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BLACKBURN WITH LOCAL PLAN 2018–2037: CONSULTATION DRAFT Have your say on future plans for thousands of quality new homes and jobs in with Darwen LOCAL PLAN 2018–2037

DIAGRAM KEY Blackburn with Darwen has a plan, a new Local Plan. Key Housing Sites Currently in the draft phase – and so now ready for Key Employment Sites your comments and input – the Local Plan sets out Strategic Housing Site how the Council envisions the development of life, Strategic Employment Site work and leisure for all to 2037. Town Centre Major Development Site

Join us on this ambitious and exciting Environmental Opportunity Areas journey by having your say today. Growth Axis KEY INFRASTRUCTURE Major Road Improvements

New Household Waste Recycling Centre BLACKBURN 6 Primary School Expansion

Junction 5 Motorway Improvements EXISTING LOCAL CONTEXT Royal Blackburn Hospital

Railway Stations

Pleasington M65

A Roads Key B Roads 5 Railway

Borough Boundary

Blackburn & Darwen Urban Area 3 4 M65 Blackburn & Darwen Town Centre Areas Villages

Key Public Parks & Green Spaces TO VIEW DETAILED MAPS, Reservoirs, Lakes & Canal TO FIND OUT MORE, DARWEN AND TO COMMENT Please go to blackburn.gov.uk/localplan or scan the QR code above. You can leave your comments using our simple online form or by emailing [email protected] Exhibition boards will be on display in Blackburn and Darwen Markets.

CONSULTATION TIMEFRAME: 8TH JANUARY – 19TH FEBRUARY 2021 Belmont Chapeltown

THE NEW LOCAL PLAN IS STRUCTURED AND WRITTEN IN A WAY TO SUPPORT THE BIG 6 IDEAS

Blackburn Growth Axis - linking strategic growth sites A New Strategic Employment Site in South East Blackburn - 1 across the Borough and beyond 4 to attract jobs and investment at a key motorway location Darwen Town Investment Plan - potentially delivering a Blackburn Town Centre Major Development Sites – 2 series of wide-ranging improvements for Darwen 5 a unique opportunity to boost the vitality of the town centre A New Strategic Housing Site in North East Blackburn – Infrastructure Delivery Plan – important interventions to 3 a new neighbourhood on the edge of the town 6 improve infrastructure ie. roads, schools & health facilities

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Everyone who responds will HOW TO COMMENT be entered into a prize draw, Please go to blackburn.gov.uk/localplan with the chance to win one of or scan the QR code opposite to access the five £50 vouchers to spend at Blackburn or Darwen Markets* online form. Alternatively you may email your comments to [email protected]

You can also post your comments and feedback to the address below. Please include your name and address as we can only accept responses including these details. Local Plan Consultations, Growth Team, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, 3rd Floor, One Cathedral Square, Blackburn, , BB1 1FB Consultation Timeframe: 8th January - 19th February 2021 *Full terms and conditions can be viewed at blackburn.gov.uk/localplan