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Planning appeals in Hyndburn

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Appeals the Planning Inspectorate has decided in Hyndburn since 2016, refreshed nightly. A decision the Inspectorate published without naming the authority in a form we can match is listed under its own address instead. Type a topic into the free search to read how Inspectors have reasoned here.

The Planning Inspectorate has decided 118 planning appeals in Hyndburn since 2016, of which 31% were allowed. In the last twelve months there were 17 decisions, 35% allowed. The median time from receipt of an appeal to its decision is 21 weeks. Figures as at 29 October 2026, from the Inspectorate's published decisions.

124

appeals on record since 2016

31%

of decided appeals allowed

21 wks

median receipt to decision

17

decisions in the last 12 months, 35% allowed

By appeal type

Householder31 decided
32% allowed
Minor58 decided
43% allowed
Major2 decided
50% allowed
Commercial7 decided
0% allowed
Enforcement18 decided
6% allowed
Other7 decided
0% allowed
Not classified1 decided
0% allowed

By procedure

Written representations113 decided
31% allowed
Hearings6 decided
33% allowed
Inquiries5 decided
0% allowed

Latest decisions in Hyndburn

  1. Dismissed18 September 2026· householder6010898
    Heathlands, Broad Oak, Sandy Lane, Accrington, BB5 2AN

    side single storey extension, internal works, addition of a new stone portico, insulation of new doors and new opening created in garden wall with new stairs

  2. Dismissed15 September 2026· advert6013375
    146 Whalley Road, Clayton-Le-Morrs, Accrington, BB5 5DY

    2 signs, 1 – banner, 1 – illuminated sign

  3. Allowed10 August 2026· minor6006201
    4 James Avenue, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7ND

    change of use from Class C3a to C2, for the care of one child supported by two carers

  4. Dismissed3 August 20266007994
    55-57 Simon House Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 4PF

    the partial change of use of the ground floor from a snooker club to a desserts and drinking lounge, construction of a veranda in the rear yard to provide an outdoor shisha lounge

  5. Notice upheld26 June 2026· enforcement3357117
    Land at Wood Street, Church, Accrington, BB5 6PF

    without planning permission, the laying of concrete across the Land without adequate drainage provision

  6. Dismissed14 May 2026· minor6003607
    Three Acres, Burnley Road, Clayton -le-Moors, Lancs, BB5 5UD

    change of use and conversion of an agricultural building on an agricultural unit to form 2 dwellings

  7. Allowed13 May 2026· householder6003379
    St. Michaels, Belthorn Road, Belthorn, BB1 2PE

    conversion and extension of existing outbuilding to create additional primary living accommodation

  8. Allowed11 May 2026· minor3374027
    94 Fountain Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0QP

    change of use of existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to children's care home (Use Class C2) for 1 child and 2 carers on a rota

  9. Dismissed23 March 2026· householder3377142
    31 Canal Street , Church, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 4JU

    first floor extension above existing single storey rear extension

  10. Dismissed19 March 2026· householder3376457
    11 Higher Antley Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0SN

    a single storey rear extension

  11. Dismissed11 March 2026· minor3362404
    Parkers Farm Cowhill Lane, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4AS

    ‘retrospective planning for the erection of an annexe to the host dwelling and change of use of the land to which the annexe sits’

  12. Allowed18 February 2026· minor6002045
    7 Bluebell Way, Huncoat, Lancashire, BB5 6TD

    change of use from a dwelling to a residence providing care for one child

  13. Notice varied and upheld21 January 2026· enforcement3358244
    Land at Jaucourt Street , Accrington, BB5 1ST

    the erection of mesh fencing around the land known as Jaucourt Street and a change of use of the land from the use as a highway to a land is association with the neighbouring residential property known as The Bungalow

  14. Dismissed13 January 2026· householder6000873
    33 Queens Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6AR

    formation of hard surface forecourt parking area and access to front of highway

  15. Dismissed21 November 2025· householder3372968
    100A New Lane, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3QW

    for a new front dormer extension to create a new bedroom

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures are computed from decisions the Planning Inspectorate has published for this authority area and refresh with the record; decisions without a published letter or a recorded authority may be missing. This page is research, not advice. Verify against the Inspectorate’s own record before relying on a decision. What is in the record.