Awarded a Green Flag for 2025-2026 Gatty Park covers 3 hectares and is situated to the north of Hyndburn Road in the township of Church. Gatty Park was formerly the grounds of Elmfield Hall owned by the Gatty Family. The park has four entrances. If visiting by car it is best to use the entrance off Riding […]
Read more of Gatty ParkPlease view the current specification for a sweep path. It is also essential that any surface which the collection vehicle crosses or reverses onto is of the same construction standard as the roadway to avoid damage to the road surface and underlying structure. Block paving will not normally be of adequate strength to support the weight […]
Read more of Sweep Path for Refuse Collection VehiclesPlanning 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 are intended to make development acceptable which would otherwise be unacceptable in planning terms, and can be met either by the developer completing work as […]
Read more of Planning Obligations (Section 106 Agreements)Individual Search Requests must be made using questions from the Law Society’s CON 29 Enquiry Form. You can view a copy of the form by following the link to the Law Society below. Links are provided to each set of information by selecting the links below. Information to answer Planning related questions on the CON29R form can […]
Read more of Personal Searches in PlanningBullough Park occupies a 16.7 hectare area of land to the east of Willows Lane, Accrington between Park Crescent and Miller Fold, also in an easterly direction towards Priestley Clough. The park is situated above Accrington at an elevation of 200 metres and has facilities for a number of sports and recreational activities. The area […]
Read more of Bullough ParkYou can view applications or check if an application has been made as follows – Open the Search Applications page; Search by address, application number or post code; Select the date range you are interested in using one of boxes on the left; Select SEARCH If you want to carry out another search click on […]
Read more of Help with Planning Application SearchesAwarded a Green Flag for 2025-2026 The area of Mercer Park was formerly the grounds of Mercer House, an imposing building occupying a central position within the park. This is one of the only parks in the Borough which occupies a flat site, making it easily accessible for people with disabilities. Six entrances serve the […]
Read more of Mercer ParkDesign 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 that have been applied to the proposed development and how issues relating to access to the development have been dealt with and resolved. For Householder […]
Read more of Design and Access StatementThere 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 divided into two distinct areas; Development High Risk Areas (formerly Coal Mining Development Referral Areas) and Development Low Risk Areas (formerly Standing Advice Areas). For a detailed explanation, […]
Read more of Coal Mining Legacy in HyndburnOur complaints procedure aims to: make it easy for you to complain make sure you get a quick response give you the right to a second opinion Nobody who makes a complaint about the Council will be treated less favourably as a result. We are committed to providing high quality services that meet your needs. […]
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