The 1996 Local Plan allocates land in the Borough for different uses and sets down policies to guide where development should be allowed and what standards should apply. The Local Plan is used in conjunction with the Lancashire’s Minerals and Waste Documents. Due to the age of the 1996 Local Plan, it should also be read in conjunction with other […]
Read more of Hyndburn Local Plan 1996The Local Plan must be informed by a clear and robust evidence base. The links below show some of the key local evidence that is being used to help inform the new Local Plan for Hyndburn. Name Date Description Background Paper 2 – Employment Land 2024 This paper has been prepared in support of the Local […]
Read more of Evidence Base & Supporting InformationThe 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 Rd/Market St junction in Church. The SPD has been produced to help: Developers prepare successful schemes for the area The local community and interested groups […]
Read more of Church and Oswaldtwistle Gateway SPDSupplementary 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 on how the Council’s planning policies can be taken forward. Local Authorities are required to involve the community in the preparation […]
Read more of Supplementary Planning Documents and Guidance (SPDs and SPGs)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 AAP is a formal Development Plan Document and sets of the statutory planning policy for how Accrington town centre will change over the next 10-20 […]
Read more of Accrington Area Action PlanThe Core Strategy forms a key part of the new Hyndburn Local Plan – it sets out the strategic policies and framework for development in the borough for the period 2011-2026. It includes: A spatial vision and strategic objectives for the area A spatial strategy and core policies A framework for delivering the vision The Core Strategy […]
Read more of Core StrategyThe 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 the new Local Plan, however it also: Provides a general overview of the status of the existing Development Plan, including confirmation of the list of saved […]
Read more of Local Development SchemeThe 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 planning applications. The Council is required to review and update this document (where necessary) at least every five years. The Council’s Cabinet approved a revised SCI […]
Read more of Statement of Community InvolvementHow do I find a private let? / Where to Look for Private Rented Accommodation Local newspapers – Accrington Observer / Lancashire Evening Telegraph Local letting agents and estate agents Shop windows and boards Adverts in windows of vacant houses Word of mouth – ask around Placing your own advert in a newspaper or shop […]
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