Planning application
Former Riley and Shutt Offices, Malt Street, Accrington, BB5 1DR
Works: Demolition
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Full: Change of use from offices (Class E(G)(i)) to SEND School (Class F1(a)), including demolition of existing workshop.
As published by the council, reference 11/26/0194
Application record
- Reference
- 11/26/0194
- Type
- Full Planning Application
- Status
- Granted As published: Decided: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
- Decision
- Granted As published: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
- Received
- 14 May 2026
- Validated
- 14 May 2026
- Decided
- 11 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- BB5 1DR
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 May 2026
Received by Hyndburn
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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11 Aug 2026
Decision issued: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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14 Aug 2026
Status changed to REGISTERED: Pending recommendation
Previously REGISTERED: Under Assessment.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Beacon Lights Applicant, registered in Leiston
Active · incorporated 2013 · Leiston
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Hyndburn granted permission on 11 August 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
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