3 Whitebirk Drive, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 3HT

1. 26 Aug 2026

   Received by Hyndburn

2. 27 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 3 Sep 2026

   Status changed to REGISTERED: Under Consultation

   Previously REGISTERED: Valid.

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 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.

Advertisement consent controls signs, hoardings and other adverts. The council may only judge two things: amenity, meaning the effect on the appearance of the building and area, and public safety, chiefly whether a sign distracts road users or obstructs sight lines. Other planning considerations, such as competition between businesses, do not apply.

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  10/15/0340 Submitted 9 Apr 2015 269m away

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  Advertisement consent: Display of advertisement panels on the existing hoarding around the Market Hall and Burtons Chambers

  31 Mar 2026 Advertising