Hyndburn Borough Council has registered a series of planning applications for the week of June 15 to June 21, 2025, covering a range of developments from renewable energy infrastructure to school boundary improvements.
Major Wind Turbine Proposal Near Bacup
A major application has been submitted for the construction and operation of a wind turbine, along with an associated site access track, crane hardstanding, substation compound, and related infrastructure. The proposed site is at land at Reaps Moss, Todmorden Road, Bacup, under reference 2026/0188. This is classified as an observation to a neighbouring local planning authority.
Discharge of Conditions and Advertisement Consents
Several applications involve the discharge of conditions from previously approved permissions. At land adjacent 98 Barnes Street, Clayton-le-Moors, the council is considering the discharge of Condition 3 (Materials), Condition 8 (Construction Method Statement), and Condition 9 (Surface water drainage scheme) under planning permission 11/23/0050.
Advertisement consent has been sought for the installation of one marketing screen and three internally illuminated lightboxes at 15 Broadway, Accrington.
Prior Approvals and Screening Opinions
A prior approval application has been made for the erection of a single-storey rear extension at 34 China Street, Accrington. Similarly, a prior approval is requested for a single-storey rear extension at 18 Stonecross Close, Church.
A screening opinion has been requested regarding the demolition and clearance of the hospital complex at Accrington Victoria Hospital, Haywood Road, Accrington. This will determine whether an environmental impact assessment is required.
Discharge of Conditions for Charter Street Development
The council is also reviewing the discharge of Condition 5 (Construction and Environmental Management Plan) attached to full planning permission 11/25/0025 for the Land Parcel North, Charter Street, Accrington.
School Boundary Fencing
A full planning application has been submitted for the erection of fencing around the school boundary at St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hartley Avenue, Accrington.
These applications represent the latest development proposals in Hyndburn, reflecting ongoing infrastructure, residential, and commercial activities in the borough.
