Planning application
21 Union Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1PL
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Advertisement: Installation and display of one illuminated fascia sign and one illuminated projecting sign
As published by the council, reference 11/26/0406
Application record
- Reference
- 11/26/0406
- Type
- Advertisement Consent
- Status
- REGISTERED
- Received
- 8 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 8 Sep 2026
- Postcode
- BB5 1PL
Site history
Applications at this address on the Hyndburn register
This site has had 3 applications since 2026.
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11/26/0405 Awaiting decision
21 Union Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1PL
Change of Use : Proposed Change of use from a vacant shop (Class E) to a 24hour daily adult gaming centre (AGC) (Sui Generis)
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11/26/0407 Awaiting decision
21 Union Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1PL
Full: Alterations to existing shopfront
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 Sep 2026
Received by Hyndburn
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15 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 3 November 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 51 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Merkur Slots Ltd Applicant
4 applications on PlanIndex · across 2 councils
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
9 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Hyndburn for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Hyndburn's median decision took 51 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About advertisement consent applications
Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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21 Union Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1PL
80% historically approved · decision due ~4 Nov
Change of Use : Proposed Change of use from a vacant shop (Class E) to a 24hour daily adult gaming centre (AGC) (Sui Generis)
Awaiting decision Full applications 14 docs -
21 Union Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1PL
80% historically approved · decision due ~3 Nov
Full: Alterations to existing shopfront
Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 9 docs -
Barclays Bank 5 Union Street Accrington BB5 1JY
Full: Removal of the existing fascia sign, protruding boxing, projecting Barclay's signage and existing render to be made good on completion. Existing ATM and night safe to be removed, new masonry to infill to match existing on completion
Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs -
33 Union Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1PL
Advertisement Consent: Installation of 1 digital marketing screen and 2 internally illuminated lightboxes to shopfront
Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 8 docs -
15 Broadway, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1ES
Advertisement Consent: Installation of one marketing screen and three internally illuminated lightboxes
Granted Advertising 8 docs -
5 - 7 Eagle Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1LN
Prior Approval: Change of use of ground floor from Class E to Dwellinghouses
Granted Prior approval 11 docs
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In Hyndburn
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11/26/0320 Refused
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Advertisement Consent: Installation of a LED-illuminated commercial digital display screen
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11/26/0388 Awaiting decision
3 Whitebirk Drive, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 3HT
Advertisement Consent: Installation of 6m Totem, Wayfinding Sign, Frod Oval x2, Service bay signs, Entry Trellis Sign and Letters
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11/26/0285 Granted
33 Union Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1PL
Advertisement Consent: Installation of 1 digital marketing screen and 2 internally illuminated lightboxes to shopfront
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11/26/0253 Granted
15 Broadway, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1ES
Advertisement Consent: Installation of one marketing screen and three internally illuminated lightboxes
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11/26/0156 Refused
146 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, BB5 5DY
Advertisement Consent: Installation of illuminated sign and banner (Retrospective)