Shetland Close Area - Stopping-Up Order (closure) of a part of an unnamed highway to allow development

Department for Transport

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990

The Secretary of State hereby gives notice of the proposal to make an Order under section 247 of the above Act to authorise the stopping up of a southern part width of unnamed highway as lies off Shetland Close at Blackburn, in the Borough of Blackburn with Darwen.

If the order is made, the stopping up will be authorised only in order to enable development as permitted by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council under reference 10/24/0464.

Copies of the draft order and relevant plan will be available for inspection during normal opening hours at Blackburn and Darwen Council, Old Town Hall, King William St, Blackburn, BB1 7DY in the 28 days commencing on 01 October 2025, and may be obtained, free of charge, from the Secretary of State (quoting SUO4218542) at the address stated below.

Any person may object to the making of the proposed order by stating their reasons in writing to the Secretary of State at nationalcasework@dft.gov.uk or National Transport Casework Team, PO Box 1393, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE99 5FQ, quoting the above reference. Objections should be received by midnight on 29 October 2025.

You are advised that your personal data and correspondence will be passed to the applicant/agent to enable your objection to be considered. If you do not wish your personal data to be forwarded, please state your reasons when submitting your objection.

N Crass, Casework Manager