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 of the Borough and are the basis upon which decisions on planning applications are made. View the new emerging Local Plan for Hyndburn View the […]
Read more of Planning Policy in HyndburnPremise Licence Review – Nawaz Food Store and Off Licence 1 Eddleston Street Accrington Lancashire BB5 0HG The last day for representations is 27th May 2026
Read more of Premise Licence Review – Nawaz Food Store and Off LicenceBrookside has always been at the heart of the Stanhill community: used for farming, mining, quarrying, and the textiles industry. Perhaps most famously, Stanhill is where James Hargreaves invented the spinning jenny in the 1760s, which kickstarted the industrial revolution in Britain! All of these activities shaped the local landscape and brought prosperity to the […]
Read more of BrooksideUpdate The Council has entered into a £30,000,000 Grant Agreement with Homes England to facilitate the development of 1,816 new dwellings across the Huncoat Garden Village following the adoption of the masterplan in 2021, which can be viewed by using the link: Huncoat Garden Village | Regeneration Project for a better tomorrow In April 2025 […]
Read more of Huncoat Garden Village – Huncoat LaneIf you’re registered to vote, you will be sent a polling card before the election takes place. The polling card will tell you at which polling station you are able to vote. If you are unable to go to the polling station yourself you can apply to vote by post or proxy. You must be […]
Read more of Postal and Proxy VotingWe publish all planning applications, associated documents and statutory consultee responses on our website. For applications received after 23rd May 2018 we no longer publish neighbour comments. Comments, including the name and address of the person making the comment, can be viewed by appointment at the Council Offices at Scaitcliffe House. In the event of […]
Read more of Submitting a Planning ApplicationBiodiversity Net Gain Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is a mandatory requirement in England, under the Environment Act 2021, ensuring development projects leave the natural environment in a better state than beforehand. Developers must deliver a minimum 10% increase in biodiversity value, either on-site, off-site, or via statutory credits, for most developments. Exemptions exist for specific, […]
Read more of Biodiversity Net GainIn accordance with Regulation 22 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (as amended), Hyndburn Borough Council submitted the above Local Plan document to the Secretary of State for independent examination. The Inspector held a series of hearings as part of the Examination process at the Council offices in Accrington on […]
Read more of Regulation 24 Submission Version with Proposed Main Modifications