7 Jacob Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1HU

1. 7 Aug 2026

   Received by Hyndburn

2. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 3 Sep 2026

   Status changed to REGISTERED: Under Assessment

   Previously REGISTERED: Under Consultation.

4. 25 Sep 2026

   Status changed to REGISTERED: Under Consultation

   Previously REGISTERED.

5. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Hyndburn took a median of 52 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Hyndburn for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Hyndburn decided full applications in a median of 59 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 110 Abbey Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1EE

  11/26/0119 Submitted 25 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Full: Installation of shutters to front.

  Refused Full applications 8 docs

• Scout Moor Wind Farm Rochdale

  11/26/0427 Submitted 17 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  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.

  Decided 3 docs

• Rising Bridge Services Station, Blackburn Road, Rising Bridge, Accrington, BB5 2SB

  11/24/0472 Submitted 7 Nov 2024 100 yards away

  Observation to Neighbouring LPA: Installation of a new EV Charging Hub including associated plant, car parking and associated works 2024/0435

  Decided 1 doc

• Accrington Magistrates Courts, Manchester Road, Accrington, Lancashire

  11/26/0143 Submitted 9 Apr 2026 150 yards away

  Discharge of conditions: Condition 3 (Construction Management Plan) and Condition 4 (Archaeological building recording)

  Granted Conditions 13 docs

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

  11/26/0421 Submitted 29 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~24 Nov

  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

  Awaiting decision Amendments Extension 8 docs

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

  11/26/0314 Submitted 7 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~1 Sep

  Discharge of Condition 8 (Internal Features) pursuant to Listed Building Consent reference 11/24/0026

  Awaiting decision Conditions 4 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