Blackburn with Darwen Council has granted planning permission for a major redevelopment of Darwen Market Hall, designed by John Puttick Associates. Approved on 17 July, the project forms part of the Darwen Town Deal programme, a £100 million investment plan for the Lancashire town.

The scheme includes the refurbishment of the Grade II listed Victorian market hall, demolition of a 1960s annex and construction of a new arcade, alongside upgrades to the public realm and surrounding infrastructure. The proposals aim to improve accessibility, retain the market’s historic character and enhance its role within the town centre.

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