These documents provide a summary of financial contributions the Council has secured through section 106 agreements from new developments for off-site infrastructure works and affordable housing. The information included in the report will be...
More infoSearch for Planning Information Using Online Mapping
To search using our online GIS (Geographical Information System) mapping system we recommend using a fast internet connection due to the large amount of data on the maps. Go straight to online mapping if you have used our system previously You...
More infoDevelopment Management
View planning applications since 1974 by following this link to Search Applications. Then enter the address or application number. For detailed help with your online search view Help with Planning Application Searches. Follow this link for ...
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The reception desk is open 9:00am to 5:00pm each day but individual officers may be in meetings or on site visits so we may not be able to give an immediate answer to your questions. If this is the case we will take your contact details and...
More infoBuilt Heritage and Conservation
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 be formally...
More infoMobile Phone Masts
The Council was previously supplied with a list of existing and proposed mobile phone masts each year. However the Mobile Operators Association Code of Practice has changed and we are no longer provided with these details. The last updates we...
More infoWeekly List and Decision Notices
The weekly list shows the valid planning applications received in the period stated, which is normally weekly. Follow the link below in Further Information, or by entering “weekly list” in the Address field in the “Search...
More infoPlanning Committee
Most planning applications are dealt with by planning officers under the Council’s Delegated Power arrangements; however some applications are decided by a meeting of the Planning Committee. You will be informed by your planning officer if your...
More infoWind Turbine Applications
In addition to the usual constraints on development, wind turbine applications can become progressively harder to approve as they potentially interfere with Air Traffic Control radar (military or civilian) or other infrastructure. The approval of...
More infoFlood Zones and SuDS in Hyndburn
Flood risk is an issue that you need to consider if you are planning a new development, or even a change of use. Following the launch of the National Planning Policy Framework the Environment Agency (EA) has reviewed and updated the flood risk...
More infoHazardous Substances Consent
Sites which want to hold certain quantities of hazardous substances must obtain consent from the Hazardous Substances Authority (HSA), which in Hyndburn is Hyndburn Borough Council. HBC will consult with the Health and Safety Executive for their...
More infoSweep Path for Refuse Collection Vehicles
Please view the current specification for a sweep path. It is also essential that any surface which the collection vehicle crosses or reverses onto is of the same construction standard as the roadway to avoid damage to the road surface and...
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