The Self-Build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015 places a duty on councils to keep (and publish) a register of individuals and community groups (associations of individuals) locally who want to
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Local Plan preparation The allocation of sites to accommodate future development requirements is an important element of the plan making process in the Borough. Initial Local Plan preparation work at
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Provision is identified within Hyndburn for Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople up to 2016 through the adopted Hyndburn Core Strategy. Policy H3 of the adopted Core Strategy made this provision through the
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The buildings and structures within the following download have been recognised as having local architectural and/or historic interest. They are identified in the conservation area appraisals carried out to date
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The Householder Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document provides advice for applicants and house owners in terms of development proposals, and aims to aid you in gaining planning permission. It gives guidance
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The Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) is a document that identifies suitable land for future housing development in Hyndburn. Ensuring that there is an adequate and responsive supply of
More infoHyndburn Local Plan 1996
The 1996 Local Plan allocates land in the Borough for different uses and sets down policies to guide where development should be allowed and what standards should apply. The Local Plan is used
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The Local Plan must be informed by a clear and robust evidence base. New evidence is added to this page as it is completed. Please keep checking regularly for updates.
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The Church Oswaldtwistle Gateway Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) is a planning guide adopted in December 2006 to help stimulate regeneration of an area based around historic canalside buildings at the Blackburn
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Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) add detail to policies laid out in Development Plan Documents (DPDs), or a saved policy in an existing development plan. SPDs are therefore intended to expand
More infoAccrington Area Action Plan
The Accrington Area Action Plan (AAP) forms part of the Local Development Framework (a set of planning documents which will eventually replace the Local Plan) for Hyndburn Borough Council. The
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Local Plan Public Consultation Please Note: between 26 February – 8 April 2019 the Council is consulting on the next stage of its Local Plan including the Site Allocations DPD – further
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