20 Edinburgh Drive, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 3AR

1. 14 Aug 2026

   Received by Hyndburn

2. 18 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 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 50 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Hyndburn for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• 5 Queens Drive, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 3AS

  11/26/0047 Submitted 6 Feb 2026 38m away

  Householder: Demolition of rear conservatory, erection of single storey rear extension and formation of raised patio

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Land adjacent 16 Durham Drive Oswaldtwistle BB5 3AT

  11/21/0464 Submitted 11 Aug 2021 165m away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~11 Oct

  Full: Erection of 1 No. dwelling

  Decided Full applications 40 docs
  Domestic

• 9 Yew Tree Drive Oswaldtwistle BB5 3AX

  11/21/0492 Submitted 26 Aug 2021 172m away

  Certificate of Lawful Development: Erection of single-storey rear extension to an existing property

  Granted Lawful development Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 116 Fielding Lane, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 3BE

  11/26/0349 Submitted 4 Aug 2026 175m away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~29 Sep

  Householder: Demolition of garage and erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Demolition 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 5 Laburnum Drive, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 3AW

  11/26/0210 Submitted 21 May 2026 240m away

  Householder: Erection of single storey front and rear extension and two-storey side extension including minor fenestration alterations

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 49 High Street, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 3TB

  11/26/0204 Submitted 19 May 2026 298m away

  Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed): Erection of single storey rear extension.

  Granted Lawful development Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 11/26/0334 Granted

  63 Sawley Drive, Great Harwood, Lancashire, BB6 7TQ

  Prior Approval: Erection of single storey rear extension

  27 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 11/26/0283 Granted

  Accrington Victoria Hospital, Haywood Road, Accrington, BB5 6AS

  Prior Notification: Demolition and clearance of hospital complex

  1 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 11/26/0321 Refused

  Land off Peel Bank Road, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 4PU

  Prior Approval: Erection of two agricultural buildings and a track

  10 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 11/26/0260 Granted

  136 Ormerod Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0QG

  Prior Approval: Erection of single storey rear extension

  23 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• 11/26/0245 Granted

  34 China Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 4HA

  Prior Approval: Erection of single storey rear extension

  15 Jun 2026 Prior approval