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 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
More infoAgricultural or Equestrian Developments
In September 2010 the Council adopted a revised Validation Checklist for Submission of Planning Applications/Prior Approvals. For applications involving Agricultural or Equestrian Developments the requirement (L33) refers to the fee which must be...
More infoDesign and Access Statement
Design and Access statements(DAS) are needed for some applications and the situations requiring a DAS were reduced in April 2010 The design and access statement should describe both the design principles and concepts
More infoCoal Mining Legacy in Hyndburn
There are many old coal workings around Hyndburn, with the possibility that development may disturb old mine workings, leading to subsidence or damage to buildings or their occupants. Coalfields are
More infoConsultations in Development Management
Hyndburn Borough Council has been consulted by BT Payphones regarding the removal of public telephone kiosks. Any current consultation regarding telephone kiosk removal can be found by following this link
More infoCar Parking and Access Standards Adopted December 2010
These standards were adopted by the Council on 07 December 2010. They relate to provision of parking and access standards associated with applications for planning permission within Hyndburn. The standard
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 Enforcement
If you have not applied for planning permission where required or have breached the conditions of your planning permission or associated agreement, the Council has the power to take
More infoComment on a Planning Application (Object or Support)
Most types of application are advertised by means of a notice placed on or adjacent to the site and, in general, this meets legal obligations. On occasion, notification letters are
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