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.
More infoChurch and Oswaldtwistle Gateway SPD
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
More infoSupplementary Planning Documents (SPDs)
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
More infoCore Strategy
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
More infoLocal Development Scheme
The Local Development Scheme (LDS) is a key document in support of the new Local Plan for Hyndburn. The primary purpose of the LDS is to set the timetable for the production of documents associated with
More infoStatement of Community Involvement
The Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) sets out how the Council proposes to involve those with an interest in the future of Hyndburn in both plan making and decisions on
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 infoListed Buildings in Hyndburn
A listed building is one included on lists which are compiled by Historic England as being of special architectural or historic interest. Listed buildings are the most important heritage assets in the
More infoSubmitting a Planning Application
We publish all planning applications and the associated documents, and statutory consultee responses on this website. For applications received after 23rd May 2018 we no longer publish neighbour comments either in
More infoHouseholder Design Guide SPD
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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