Information for developers

hbcadmin, 7 July 2017

An arboricultural implication study is also known as: Arboricultural Impact Assessment, Arboricultural Implication Assessment, Arboricultural Impact Appraisal, Pre-Development Assessment. An Arboricultural Implication Study (AIS) is a type of tree survey […]

High Hedges

hbcadmin, 7 July 2017

What is a high hedge? In the eyes of the law a high hedge is defined as a barrier to light or access which is formed wholly or predominantly by […]

Contacting Planning and Building Control

hbcadmin, 7 June 2017

If you are an agent or applicant without an agent, you will have been given a direct telephone number and e-mail for the planning officer or building control officer dealing […]

Built Heritage and Conservation

hbcadmin, 5 June 2017

Built Heritage in Hyndburn Conservation of the Borough’s special historic, archaeological, architectural and artistic interest is central to maintaining and enhancing the quality of the local environment. Heritage assets may […]

What is Council Tax Support?

hbcadmin, 30 May 2017

Council Tax Support was introduced in April 2013 as a local replacement of the national Council Tax Benefit scheme. From April 2017, all working age claimants of Council Tax Support will […]

Garden Waste Subscription

hbcadmin, 9 May 2017

Key Information: The garden waste subscription runs from the 1 August to 31 July every year, and the annual subscription is priced at £35 per bin. This means that if […]

REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974

hbcadmin, 5 May 2017

REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974 The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (“1974 Act”) primarily exists to support the rehabilitation into employment of reformed offenders who have stayed on the right [...] Read more

Stables, Motor house and Potting Shed: home to Artists’ Studios

Samantha deSimone, 18 April 2017

The historic Stables, Motor house and Potting Shed buildings have been reimagined as Artists’ Studios. After a successful bid to National Lottery Heritage Fund the original features were preserved and […]

Accrington Cemetery

hbcadmin, 3 April 2017

Awarded a Green Flag for 2022-2023 Accrington Cemetery is located on Burnley Road (BB5 6HA) and is the largest and oldest cemetery in Hyndburn, dating back to 1864. To date […]

Commemorating a Loved One

hbcadmin, 1 March 2017

Often families are uncertain of what to do with the ashes after cremation, or feel that they need a permanent place to visit and remember their loved one and […]