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Hyndburn planning applications
656 applications. 85% approved. 52 days to decide.
As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 656 planning applications from Hyndburn. 169 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 85% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Hyndburn: 289 applications received in the last year, 169 decisions published.
Hyndburn takes a median of 52 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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11/26/0443 Awaiting decision
Duckworth Hall, Haslingden Old Road, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 3RQ
Prior Approval (Agricultural Determination): Extension of existing agricultural building and erection of additional building
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11/26/0439 Awaiting decision
Martholme Farm, Martholme Lane, Great Harwood, Lancashire, BB6 7UJ
Discharge of Condition: Discharge of conditions 3 (Construction Method Statement), 5 (Surface Water Disposal), 6 (Natural England Bat Mitigation), 7 (Supervised Ecological Works), 8 (Sparrow and Bat Box details), and 10 (Lighting details) pursuant to planning permission 11/25/0166.
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11/26/0436 Awaiting decision
Land off Petre Road, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 5JB
Discharge of conditions: Discharge of condition 2 (Landscape scheme), 5 (Noise Impact Assessment), 7 (a)-(d) (Site Investigation/Ground Investigation, Preliminary Risk Assessment, Remediation Strategy and Verification Plan, 9 (Site Access Scheme), 12 (Surface Water Drainage), 20 (Invasive Non-Native Species Protocol), 21 (Biodiversity Method Statement and Mitigation Plan) and 23 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme)
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11/26/0446 Awaiting decision
Christian Science Church, Burnley Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6DH
Works to TPO Trees: TPO 1986 NO 3, Burnley Road, Accrington - Removal of overhanging branches from adjacent car business forecourt of T10 and T11
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11/26/0444 Awaiting decision
1 Rugby Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6BW
Householder: Erection of single storey side extension
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11/26/0418 Awaiting decision
146 Blackburn Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0AE
Full: Siting of InPost Parcel Locker (retrospective)
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11/26/0433 Awaiting decision
38 Water Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6QZ
Full: Proposed change of use from shop (Use Class E a) to 4 apartments (Use Class C3), alterations to the rear elevation; new windows, external staircase and walkway for first floor access.
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11/26/0440 Awaiting decision
Land to the North East Side of Burnley Road, Altham, Accrington, BB5 5UB
Discharge of Conditions: 2 (boundary treatment, lighting, drainage, landscaping and highway works) and 3 (landscape maintenance) attached to full planning permission reference 11/25/0175
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11/26/0438 Awaiting decision
16 Mercer Street, Clayton-Le-Moors, Lancashire, BB5 5NZ
Householder: Demolition of existing rear extension and erection of single storey rear extension
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11/26/0437 Awaiting decision
Land Outside 47 High Street, Rishton, BB1 4JZ
Prior Approval: Installation of a telecommunications base station comprising of the removal of the existing wall-mounted flagpole antenna and transmission dish, and replacement with a 20 metre high monopole, supporting 4 no. antennas, 1 no. GPS node and 1 no. wraparound cabinet, 3 no. equipment cabinets and ancillary development
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11/26/0431 Awaiting decision
344 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 3JD
Full: Installation of new shop front and shutters
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11/26/0421 Awaiting decision
Former Law Courts and Police Station, Manchester Road, Accrington, BB5 2BH
Variation of Condition: 2 (approved plans) attached to full planning permission reference 11/23/0364 to alter the internal layout; and omit the external walkway and lift extensions
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11/26/0424 Awaiting decision
266 Willows Lane, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0NJ
Full: Erection of single storey rear extension across No. 266 & 268 Willows Lane
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11/26/0432 Awaiting decision
Hernemede, 63A Sawley Drive, Great Harwood, Lancashire, BB6 7TQ
Householder: Proposed raised roof to accommodate front and rear dormers
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11/26/0417 Awaiting decision
145 Kingsway, Church, Lancashire, BB5 5EL
Householder: Erection of single storey side extension
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11/26/0422 Awaiting decision
24 Winterley Drive, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6UE
Householder: Erection of 2m boundary fence on raised patio
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11/26/0429 Awaiting decision
30 Richmond Crescent, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB1 3LU
Householder: Erection of single storey side and rear extensions and erection of rear dormer above proposed single storey rear extension
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11/26/0425 Awaiting decision
Land off Mount St James, Knuzden, BB1 2DR
Discharge of Condition: Discharge of conditions C22 (Cycle stores), C35 (Management company details) andC41 (Construction surface water management), pursuant to permission 11/25/0399
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11/26/0427 Decided
Scout Moor Wind Farm Rochdale
Observations to Neighbouring LPA: Construction and operation of 12 wind turbines with a maximum height to the tip of the blade of 180 metres (above ground level), together with associated ancillary infrastructure comprising crane pads and hardstandings; new access tracks; improvement and widening works to Scout Road; onsite substation; underground electrical infrastructure and cabling; fencing and boundary treatments; external lighting; drainage infrastructure; habitat and moorland restoration works; public right of way works; landscaping; temporary construction compound and staging area; underground electrical grid connection to the Rossendale Bulk Supply Point; and associated engineering works; alongside the retention of and improvements to existing access tracks associated with the existing Scout Moor Wind Farm.
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11/26/0426 Awaiting decision
1 Cross Edge, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 3SD
Householder: Erection of single storey side and rear wrap around extension
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11/26/0419 Awaiting decision
3 Redwing Avenue, Great Harwood, Lancashire, BB6 7NZ
Works to TPO Trees: Reduction of 25% to three lime trees- 1997 No.5- G7
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11/26/0415 Awaiting decision
15 Redwing Avenue, Great Harwood, Lancashire, BB6 7NZ
Works to TPO Trees: Felling of one Sycamore tree- TPO 1997 No.5, Ashe Lane- W1
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11/26/0414 Withdrawn
1 Redwing Avenue, Great Harwood, Lancashire, BB6 7NZ
Works to TPO: 30% reduction in size to three trees- TPO 1997- No. 5, Ash Lane- G7
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11/26/0423 Awaiting decision
2, Lower Aspen Cottage Lower Aspen Lane, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 4NY
Discharge of Conditions: 4 (Material Samples) and 6 (Bird, Bat and Bee Boxes) pursuant to planning application reference 11/26/0136.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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11/26/0405 Awaiting decision
Part ground floor of 21 Union Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1PL
Change of Use : Proposed change of use of part of the ground floor of a vacant shop (Class E) to an adult gaming centre (AGC) (Sui Generis
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11/26/0406 Awaiting decision
Part ground floor of 21 Union Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1PL
Advertisement: Installation and display of one illuminated fascia sign and one illuminated projecting sign
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11/26/0407 Awaiting decision
Part ground floor of 21 Union Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1PL
Full: Alterations to existing shopfront
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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
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11/26/0399 Awaiting decision
23 Blackburn Road, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 4EU
Works to TPO: TPO 2012-1- To crown lift Beech Tree
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11/26/0404 Granted
4 Barnfield Way, Altham Business Park, Altham, Lancashire, BB5 5YT
Discharge of Conditions: 8 (Drainage Scheme) pursuant to planning permission reference 11/23/0330
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11/26/0391 Awaiting decision
Land On The South Side Of, Dale Street, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 0DA
Discharge of condition 6 - Contaminated Land Investigation
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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.
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11/26/0396 Granted
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)"
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11/26/0385 Awaiting decision
5 College Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1TD
Householder: Erection of part single part double storey rear extension
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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
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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.
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11/26/0401 Granted
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
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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).
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
Recent decisions
Data to October 2026
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11/26/0427 Decided
Scout Moor Wind Farm Rochdale
Observations to Neighbouring LPA: Construction and operation of 12 wind turbines with a maximum height to the tip of the blade of 180 metres (above ground level), together with associated ancillary infrastructure comprising crane pads and hardstandings; new access tracks; improvement and widening works to Scout Road; onsite substation; underground electrical infrastructure and cabling; fencing and boundary treatments; external lighting; drainage infrastructure; habitat and moorland restoration works; public right of way works; landscaping; temporary construction compound and staging area; underground electrical grid connection to the Rossendale Bulk Supply Point; and associated engineering works; alongside the retention of and improvements to existing access tracks associated with the existing Scout Moor Wind Farm.
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11/26/0401 Granted
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
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11/26/0390 Granted
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
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11/26/0208 Granted
Petre Road, Clayton Business Park, Clayton Le Moors, Accrington, BB5 7JB
Full: Change of use from storage warehouse (Use Class B8) to commercial bakery (Use Class B2) with associated external alterations, including installation of dock pods, silos, external plant, flues and vents, fencing, gates, revised parking layout, cycle parking, bin storage, roof-mounted PV panels, internal reconfiguration and associated works
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11/26/0404 Granted
4 Barnfield Way, Altham Business Park, Altham, Lancashire, BB5 5YT
Discharge of Conditions: 8 (Drainage Scheme) pursuant to planning permission reference 11/23/0330
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11/26/0375 Granted
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
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11/26/0353 Refused
260 Willows Lane, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0NJ
Householder: Enlargement of previously approved rear dormer extension under planning permission reference 11/25/0318
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11/26/0215 Granted
Clough Bottom Farm, Broad Oak Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2DG
Discharge of Conditions: 12 (lighting) attached to full planning permission 11/20/0459
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11/26/0315 Granted
18 King Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1PR
Discharge of Condition: 2 (Noise Impact Assessment) pursuant to prior approval application 11/25/0453
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11/26/0297 Granted
8 Littlewalk Court, Church, Lancashire, BB5 0DR
Householder: Excavation of rear yard and erection of retaining wall (Partly Retrospective)
The full record
Decisions between 2016 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 496 decisions from Hyndburn between 2016 and 2026, part of 656 applications on record. Over that period 87% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 398 granted against 58 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 278 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
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11/16/0428 Decided
23 PERCY STREET OSWALDTWISTLE LANCS BB5 4LY
Householder Prior Approval: Erection of a single storey extension to rear (projection 3.4 m eaves height 2.5 m overall height 3.7 m)
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11/16/0433 Decided
COCKERLEY FOLD FARM POTHOUSE LANE OSWALDTWISTLE BB5 3RS
PRIOR APPROVAL: PROPOSED CHANGE OF USE OF AGRICULTURAL BUILDING TO A DWELLING HOUSE (USE CLASS C3) AND ASSOCIATED BUILDING OPERATIONS.
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11/16/0473 Decided
1 RUSHY FIELD CLAYTON LE MOORS LANCS BB5 5XR
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY AND FIRST FLOOR EXTENSION TO REAR.
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11/16/0500 Decided
33 BRADFORD STREET ACCRINGTON BB5 6TB
HOUSEHOLDER PRIOR APPROVAL: ERECTION OF REAR SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION.
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11/16/0455 Decided
18 WINCHESTER AVENUE ACCRINGTON BB5 6BP
HOUSEHOLDER: ERECTION OF SINGLE-STOREY SIDE AND REAR WRAP AROUND EXTENSION
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11/17/0003 Decided
29 ST CECILIA STREET GREAT HARWOOD LANCS BB6 7BS
Householder Prior Approval: Erection of a single storey extension to rear 6 m in projection 2.5 m to eaves level and 3.5 m in total height
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11/17/0004 Decided
94 - 98 HIGH STREET RISHTON BB1 4LQ
INSTALLATION OF AN ATM UNIT TO FRONT ELEVATION
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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)
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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.
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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
Decision speed
12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 108 64%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 34 20%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 27 16%
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Hyndburn decide?
In the 12 months to October 2026, Hyndburn decided 169 planning applications. 85% 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 52 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Hyndburn decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 169 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 64% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 84% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Hyndburn decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 496 decisions from Hyndburn between 2016 and 2026, out of 656 applications on record. Across that whole period 87% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Hyndburn?
April 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 43 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
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Where can I see the full documents for an application?
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Hyndburn: 656 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 169 decided, 85% approved, median 52 days to a decision. 289 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2016 and 2026: 496 in total, 87% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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