Land to the West of the A56 and to the Southwest of Junction 8 of the M65, East of the site of the former Huncoat Power Station

1. 10 Apr 2024

   Received by Hyndburn

2. 17 Dec 2024

   Decision issued: REFUSED

3. 27 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Land between Burnley Road and Altham Lane, Huncoat BB5 6LJ

  11/25/0124 Submitted 3 Apr 2025 50 yards away

  Major Full: Residential relief road with associated works

  Granted Full applications 160 docs
  Major scheme

• 9 Peter Grime Row Accrington BB5 6LT

  11/21/0461 Submitted 12 Aug 2021 150 yards away

  Erection of veranda (retrospective)

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• Land to the west of the A56 and to the southwest of Junction 8 of the M65, east of the site of the former Huncoat Power Station

  FUL/2023/0785 Submitted 27 Dec 2023 0.3 miles away

  Proposed energy facility compound consisting of; access track, energy storage units, associated transformers and electrical equipment cabinets, a transformer and associated electrical equipment, an electrical control building, a site office, storage container, landscaping scheme and associated works including attenuation pond, underground water tank and underground fire fighting water supply (Re-submission of FUL/2022/0729)

  Refused Full applications 106 docs

• 41 Towneley Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6LP

  11/26/0166 Submitted 21 Apr 2026 0.3 miles away

  Trees Conservation Area: Fell Silver Birch Grind out stump

  Withdrawn Trees 3 docs

• 11/26/0418 Awaiting decision

  146 Blackburn Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0AE

  Full: Siting of InPost Parcel Locker (retrospective)

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 11/26/0431 Awaiting decision

  344 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 3JD

  Full: Installation of new shop front and shutters

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 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.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 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

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 3 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 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

  Received 22 May, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Full applications