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
More infoPlanning Appeals
Please refer to the information on the Planning Portal pages Introduction to appeals for the latest guidance if you are the applicant and wish to make an appeal against a planning decision. IMPORTANT–
More infoPlanning Policy in Hyndburn
Planning policies shape how the Borough will develop in the future and are produced as part of a Local Plan for the Borough. They provide the policy framework for the long-term development
More infoHyndburn’s New Local Plan
Regulation 19 Proposed Submission Version Local Plan Consultation Have your say - Your representation: November 2022 to 18 January 2023 Council Planning Officers have prepared a new Local Plan to
More infoContacting Planning and Building Control
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
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
More infoTownscape Heritage Initiative (THI)
Transforming our town, Accrington through the years – exhibition The story behind Accrington’s Town Square transformation is the subject of an exciting exhibition at the Haworth Art Gallery. The ‘Transforming
More infoHyndburn Brownfield Register
The Government has introduced statutory Brownfield Registers via the Housing and Planning Act 2016, and The Town and Country Planning (Brownfield Land Register) Regulations 2017. The purpose of a Brownfield
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
More info5 Year Housing Land Supply
In line with Government priorities to help boost the supply of housing, the Council is required to identify and update annually a supply of specific deliverable sites sufficient to provide
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
More infoPlanning Obligations (Section 106 Agreements)
Planning obligations (or s106 agreements and Section 52 Agreements) are individual legal agreements negotiated between the Council and developers. Obligations can also be secured through unilateral undertakings by developers. They
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