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Hyndburn planning applications

592 applications. 82% approved. 51 days to decide.

As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 592 planning applications from Hyndburn. 142 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 82% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

142
Decided 12 months to September 2026
268
New applications 12 months to September 2026
131
Awaiting decision

Hyndburn takes a median of 51 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.

All applications

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  • 11/26/0411 Awaiting decision

    Clough Bottom Farm, Broad Oak Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2DG

    Discharge of Condition. Discharge of condition 11 ( Biodiversity Method Statement and Landscape Management Plan) and condition 12 (Landscaping scheme) pursuant to permission 11/20/0461

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 11/26/0412 Awaiting decision

    Clough Bottom Farm, Broad Oak Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2DG

    Discharge of Condition: Discharge of conditions 13 ( Landscape and Ecological Management Plan (LEMP)) and condition 14 (Landscaping scheme) pursuant to permission 11/20/0459

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 11/26/0378 Awaiting decision

    Harwood Edge Farm, Wilpshire Road, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 4AH

    Full: Installation of 128 ground mounted solar panels with associated underground cabling to the dwelling

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 11/26/0410 Awaiting decision

    Clough Bottom Farm, Broad Oak Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2DG

    Discharge of Condition: Discharge of condition 4 (landscaping) pursuant to permission 11/24/0269

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 11/26/0398 Awaiting decision

    169 New Lane, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 3QN

    Works to TPO 1977-1 - Felling of G1 and one tree of G4

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 11/26/0409 Awaiting decision

    Land On The North Side Of ,Charter Street, Accrington, BB5 0LH

    Discharge of Condition: 23 (ecological enhancements) attached to planning permission reference 11/25/0025

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 11/26/0381 Awaiting decision

    Altham Industrial Estate, Metcalf Drive, Altham Business Park, Altham, Lancashire, BB5 5TU

    Full: Erection of 9 No. B8 Industrial Units with Associated Parking.

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 11/26/0405 Awaiting decision

    21 Union Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1PL

    Change of Use : Proposed Change of use from a vacant shop (Class E) to a 24hour daily adult gaming centre (AGC) (Sui Generis)

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 11/26/0406 Awaiting decision

    21 Union Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1PL

    Advertisement: Installation and display of one illuminated fascia sign and one illuminated projecting sign

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • 11/26/0407 Awaiting decision

    21 Union Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1PL

    Full: Alterations to existing shopfront

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 11/26/0403 Awaiting decision

    Parsonage House, 142 Blackburn Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0AD

    Discharge of Conditions: 3 (Materials), 9 (Ground Conditions), 11 (Construction Method Statement) pursuant to planning permission reference 11/23/0220

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 11/26/0399 Awaiting decision

    23 Blackburn Road, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 4EU

    Works to TPO: Crown lifting

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 11/26/0404 Awaiting decision

    4 Barnfield Way, Altham Business Park, Altham, Lancashire, BB5 5YT

    Discharge of Conditions: 8 (Drainage Scheme) pursuant to planning permission reference 11/23/0330

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 11/26/0391 Awaiting decision

    Land On The South Side Of, Dale Street, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 0DA

    Discharge of condition 6 - Contaminated Land Investigation

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 11/26/0309 Awaiting decision

    5 Church Lane, Great Harwood, Lancashire, BB6 7PU

    Full: Demolition of existing dwellinghouse and erection of one detached dwelling house and garage.

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 11/26/0396 Awaiting decision

    Hyndburn Wind Farm, Haslingden Old Road, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 3RP

    Non-material Amendment: Of planning permission reference 11/18/0115 to amend the description to "Minor material amendment under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary conditions 2 and 10 of planning permission 11/15/0351 to allow an increase in tip height of the approved wind turbines (with associated increase of hub height)"

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 11/26/0385 Awaiting decision

    5 College Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1TD

    Householder: Erection of part single part double storey rear extension

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 11/26/0371 Awaiting decision

    Mount St James, Knuzden, BB1 2DR

    Planning Obligation Modification: To change the affordable rented dwellings to intermediate housing (shared ownership dwellings and/or discounted sale dwellings) in the section 106 agreement dated 26 June 2024 associated with full planning permission reference 11/23/0207

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 11/26/0402 Awaiting decision

    Land to the Rear of Park View, Bayley Street, Clayton Le Moors

    Discharge of Conditions: 4 (Landscaping Scheme) and 5 (Site Contamination Report) pursuant to planning application reference 11/16/0044.

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 11/26/0401 Awaiting decision

    Clayton Triangle, Off Whalley Road, Accrington, BB5 5JA

    Discharge of Conditions: 31 (Ecological Statement of Good Practice) pursuant to planning permission reference 11/22/0047

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 11/26/0397 Awaiting decision

    1 Milnshaw Gardens, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 4SE

    Full: Erection of a mobility scooter storage and charging unit, together with associated concrete base, access path, and drainage (Retrospective).

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 11/26/0395 Awaiting decision

    Stanley Sports Hub Thorneyholme Road Accrington BB5 6BD

    Variation of Condition: 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission reference 11/25/0491

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 11/26/0400 Awaiting decision

    Martholme Farm Bungalow, Martholme Lane, Great Harwood, Lancashire, BB6 7UJ

    Variation of Condition: 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission reference 11/25/0166

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 11/26/0392 Awaiting decision

    9 - 13 Dutton Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1JR

    Full: Change of use from offices use class (E) (c)ii to 6no one-bedroomed self-contained residential apartments use class (c3), removal of existing ground floor shop fronts & replacement with new partial stone fronted wall, partial removal of wall & roof to existing single storey rear in-fill with partial re-build with new windows and doors insertions to side elevational walls.

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 11/26/0393 Awaiting decision

    Accolade Logistics, Read Street, Clayton-Le-Moors, BB5 5LL

    Prior Approval Telecommunications: Removal of existing monopole, antennas, and equipment cabinets with installation of new 1no. 20m monopole, 6no. antennas, and 1no. equipment cabinet.

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Telecoms
  • 11/26/0394 Awaiting decision

    Former Law Courts and Police Headquarters, Manchester Road, Accrington, BB5 2BH

    Discharge of Condition: 10 (parquet flooring) attached to listed building consent reference 11/24/0026

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 11/26/0390 Awaiting decision

    Old Laund Farm, Broad Oak Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2DE

    Non Material Amendment: Alteration of window colour and addition of a rear window of planning permission reference 11/21/0645

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 11/26/0388 Awaiting decision

    3 Whitebirk Drive, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 3HT

    Advertisement Consent: Installation of 6m Totem, Wayfinding Sign, Frod Oval x2, Service bay signs, Entry Trellis Sign and Letters

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026 Advertising
  • 11/26/0387 Awaiting decision

    Former Cabin End Public House, Windsor Road, Knuzden Brook, Oswaldtwistle, BB1 2DQ

    Discharge of conditions: Condition 10 (maintenance of estate road) and partial condition 22 (surface water and pollution) pursuant to planning application reference 11/22/0279

    Submitted 19 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 11/26/0374 Awaiting decision

    9 Petre Road, Clayton Business Park, Clayton-le-moors, Lancashire, BB5 5JB

    Full: Erection of extension to the southern elevation

    Submitted 17 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 11/26/0317 Awaiting decision

    20 Edinburgh Drive, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 3AR

    Prior Approval: Erection of single storey rear extension

    Submitted 14 Aug 2026 Prior approval
  • 11/26/0377 Awaiting decision

    Wilsons Playing Fields, Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, BB5 5SG

    Full: Permanent installation of an outdoor obstacle training rig to support the Olympic sport of Modern Pentathlon with associated fencing

    Submitted 14 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 11/26/0379 Awaiting decision

    27 - 29 Gillies Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6RR

    Full: Change of use from warehouse/storage to house in multiple occupation (HMO)

    Submitted 14 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 11/26/0376 Awaiting decision

    Land Parcel North, Charter Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0LH

    Discharge of Condition: 22 (affordable housing) attached to full planning permission reference 11/25/0025

    Submitted 14 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 11/26/0375 Awaiting decision

    Land Parcel North, Charter Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0LH

    Discharge of Conditions: 20 (Cycleway Link) and 25 (Off-street Parking Layout) pursuant to planning permission reference 11/25/0025

    Submitted 14 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 11/26/0384 Awaiting decision

    3 Church Lane, Great Harwood, Lancashire, BB6 7PU

    Householder: Erection of part single/part double storey rear extension, and alterations to roof including front and rear dormers.

    Submitted 14 Aug 2026 Householder
  • 11/26/0292 Awaiting decision

    1 Lock Street, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 3EE

    Full: Restoration and alteration work to the existing first floor apartment and alterations to ground floor area to create new apartment (change of use).

    Submitted 14 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 11/26/0382 Awaiting decision

    46 Back Lane, Baxenden, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2RE

    TPO 1952-9, Baxenden - W8 - To fell dead Ash tree

    Submitted 13 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 11/26/0386 Awaiting decision

    Immanuel Church, New Lane, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 3QN

    TPO 1977-1 Immanuel, Ossy - T14 - To fell a diseased Ash tree due to ADB& to repair wall

    Submitted 13 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 11/26/0361 Awaiting decision

    Plot No. 2, Lyndene Stables, off Pothouse Lane, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3RY

    Full: Erection of a single dwelling

    Submitted 12 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 11/26/0254 Awaiting decision

    Friar Hill Farm, Roundhill Road, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 3SW

    Householder: Erection of single storey side extension

    Submitted 12 Aug 2026 Householder
  • 11/26/0359 Awaiting decision

    Sparth House, Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, BB5 5RP

    TPO 1978-1 Oakenshaw - W4: To trim several branches over the property and create a maintenance strip adj. 3 Lynwood Close, CLM, BB5 5RT

    Submitted 12 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 11/26/0357 Awaiting decision

    Woodland Adjacent to Sycamore Grove, Accrington, Lancashire

    TPO 1952-9 Baxenden-W2: Crown raise trees over road to 5.2m

    Submitted 12 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 11/26/0358 Awaiting decision

    44A Higher Antley Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0SN

    Variation of Condition: 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission reference 11/22/0012.

    Submitted 7 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • 11/26/0360 Awaiting decision

    Land at Wood Street, Church, Accrington, BB5 4PF

    Full: Removal of existing concrete hardstanding & replacement with tarmacadam

    Submitted 7 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 11/26/0220 Awaiting decision

    7 Jacob Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1HU

    Full: Proposed Change of Use from Industrial E(g) to Training and Education F1(a)

    Submitted 7 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 11/26/0347 Awaiting decision

    216 Stanhill Lane, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 4QB

    Variation of Condition: 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission 11/25/0290

    Submitted 7 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • 11/26/0353 Awaiting decision

    260 Willows Lane, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0NJ

    Householder: Enlargement of previously approved rear dormer extension under planning permission reference 11/25/0318

    Submitted 7 Aug 2026 Householder
  • 11/26/0351 Awaiting decision

    Market Hall, Peel Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1ER

    Variation of Condition: 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission reference 11/20/0182

    Submitted 7 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • 11/26/0352 Awaiting decision

    Land adjacent to Charter Street,Accrington,BB5 0LF

    Full Major Variation of Condition: Amend condition 2 (approved plans) and remove condition 10 (community hub parking management) attached to full planning permission number 11/20/0204 (as amended by non-material amendment number 11/25/0440)

    Submitted 6 Aug 2026 Amendments

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Recent decisions

Data to September 2026

  • 11/26/0356 Awaiting decision

    65 Balmoral Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6DB

    Variation of Condition: 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission reference 11/25/0315

    Decided 16 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 11/26/0296 Awaiting decision

    20 Paddock Street, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 3HJ

    Certificate of Lawful Use Existing: Change of use from dwellinghouse to small house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4)

    Decided 16 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 11/26/0294 Awaiting decision

    8 Coppice Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6QS

    Householder: Erection of two storey side and rear extension and rear dormer with hip-to-gable conversion

    Decided 16 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 11/26/0327 Awaiting decision

    Land adjacent 2A Warmden Avenue, Baxenden, BB5 2PR

    Works to TPO: To prune back overhanging tree branches from garage driveway and garden to approx. 2m as necessary

    Decided 16 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 11/26/0333 Awaiting decision

    2 Garsden Avenue, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB1 2DZ

    Householder: Erection of two storey rear extension at basement and ground floor level

    Decided 11 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 11/26/0136 Granted

    2, Lower Aspen Cottage Lower Aspen Lane, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 4NY

    Householder: Erection of single storey detached garage

    Decided 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 11/26/0303 Granted

    Raza Jamia Masjid Trust Mosque, 39 Lower Antley Street, Accrington, BB5 0BA

    Discharge of Conditions: 13 (Landscaping Scheme) and 18 (Car Park Management Plan) pursuant to planning permission reference 11/23/0318

    Decided 11 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 11/26/0396 Awaiting decision

    Hyndburn Wind Farm, Haslingden Old Road, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 3RP

    Non-material Amendment: Of planning permission reference 11/18/0115 to amend the description to "Minor material amendment under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary conditions 2 and 10 of planning permission 11/15/0351 to allow an increase in tip height of the approved wind turbines (with associated increase of hub height)"

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 11/26/0376 Awaiting decision

    Land Parcel North, Charter Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0LH

    Discharge of Condition: 22 (affordable housing) attached to full planning permission reference 11/25/0025

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 11/26/0288 Granted

    Land Parcel North,Charter Street,Accrington,Lancashire,BB5 0LH

    Discharge of Condition 4 (Invasive Non-Native Species Protocol) pursuant to planning permission 11/25/0025

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Conditions

The full record

Decisions between 2021 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 426 decisions from Hyndburn between 2021 and 2026, part of 592 applications on record. Over that period 86% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 336 granted against 56 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 254 applications recorded.

The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.

From the archive

Earliest records shown in full

  • 11/21/0448 Withdrawn

    Unit 3E Bolton Avenue Huncoat Accrington BB5 6NJ

    LCC Consultation: Full Planning Application for the Erection of a building for metal storage and processing (LCC/2021/0025)

    Decided 17 Jun 2021 Other
  • 11/21/0273 Granted

    St Bartholomew's Church Of England Primary School Ash Street Great Harwood Blackburn BB6 7QA

    Full: Installation of 1.2m high paladin mesh security fencing above the existing 1.8m wall.

    Decided 12 Jul 2021 Full applications
  • 11/21/0380 Granted

    King George V Playing Fields Royds Avenue Accrington

    Discharge of condition No 4 (Construction Method Statement) pursuant to 11/21/0216

    Decided 16 Jul 2021 Conditions
  • 11/21/0389 Granted

    The Cedar House Whalley Nab Farm Shawcliffe Lane Great Harwood BB7 9JL

    non material amendment under s96A of the Town and Country Plan Act 1990 to condition 2 of 11/20/0411

    Decided 23 Jul 2021 Full applications
  • 11/21/0386 Granted

    8 Higher Antley Street, Accrington, BB5 0SN

    Householder: Erection of kitchen extension to rear of property

    Decided 29 Jul 2021 Full applications
  • 11/21/0259 Granted

    3 Waltham Close Baxenden Accrington BB5 2TP

    Householder: Erection of kitchen and sitting room extension and demolition of existing conservatory

    Decided 30 Jul 2021 Full applications
  • 11/21/0420 Granted

    21 Empress Street, Accrington, BB5 1SG

    Householder Prior Approval: Erection of single storey rear extension

    Decided 2 Aug 2021 Prior approval
  • 11/21/0377 Granted

    148 Dill Hall Lane Dill Hall Church BB5 4DS

    Householder: Erection of single storey side extension

    Decided 2 Aug 2021 Full applications
  • 11/21/0281 Withdrawn

    55-59 Blackburn Road Accrington BB5 1JJ

    Outline application: Convert the First and Second Floor from a nightclub to 8 No residential units.

    Decided 2 Aug 2021 Outline
  • 11/21/0432 Granted

    Old Laund Farm, Off Manchester Road, Baxenden, Accrington, BB5 2DE

    Works to Trees: Crown raise and thinning and removal of dead wood with Tree Preservation Order 1952 No. 7 Oak Hill/High Riley, Accrington

    Decided 5 Aug 2021 Trees

Decision speed

12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 91 64%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 30 21%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 21 15%

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Common questions

How many planning applications does Hyndburn decide?

In the 12 months to September 2026, Hyndburn decided 142 planning applications. 82% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in Hyndburn?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 51 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Hyndburn decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 142 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 64% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 85% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has Hyndburn decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 426 decisions from Hyndburn between 2021 and 2026, out of 592 applications on record. Across that whole period 86% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in Hyndburn?

April 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 43 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.

Where can I see the full documents for an application?

Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Hyndburn's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.

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Hyndburn: 592 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 142 decided, 82% approved, median 51 days to a decision. 268 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2021 and 2026: 426 in total, 86% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.