Evidence Base – Environment
| Name | Date | Description |
| Hyndburn Landscape Assessment | 2022 | Landscape and visual assessment of sites on the edge of the urban area proposed for allocation in the Local Plan |
| Open Space Report | 2022 | Audit and Assessment of publicly accessible open space provision in the Borough |
| Habitats Survey 2019 | 2020 | Provides ecological data on selected sites in the Borough to inform the preparation of the local plan |
| Landscape guidance for Wind Turbines up to 60m | 2013 | Provides guidance and advice on the landscape and visual issues associated with the smaller classes of wind turbine, including good practice guidance in relation to location, siting, layout, design and cumulative impacts |
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Exploring the Potential for Renewable Energy Development in Blackburn with Darwen and Hyndburn |
2012 | Project summary of a detailed study undertaken into renewable energy potential in Blackburn and Hyndburn Boroughs |
| Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Level 1 | 2010 | Provides essential information on flood risk, allowing the Council to properly apply the Sequential Test |
| Accrington Area Action Plan (Draft Submission) | 2009 | Action Plan for the regeneration of Accrington town centre |
| Corporate Strategy for Hyndburn 2008-2013 | 2008 | Sets out the vision, priorities and actions of the Council |
| Sustainable Community Strategy for Hyndburn 2008-2018 | 2008 | Provides a vision for the future of Hyndburn |
| Lancashire Extensive Urban Survey: Historic Towns Survey Programme – Assessment Reports for Accrington, Great Harwood, Church and Oswaldtwistle (EXTERNAL LINK) | 2006 | Surveys of the historical and archaeological aspects of historic towns in terms of structures, buildings and the individual character of neighbourhoods |
| Borough of Hyndburn Local Plan | 1996 | The current local planning policies for Hyndburn |
Old/superseded reports
| Name | Date | Description |
| Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study: Strategy and Action Plan (Green Spaces Strategy) | 2008 | The strategy and action plan for open spaces and outdoor sports within Hyndburn |