Overview of Recent Planning Applications
Hyndburn Borough Council has registered a series of planning applications between Monday, June 22 and Sunday, June 28, covering a wide range of developments from household extensions to commercial changes. Among the notable submissions is a proposed change of use for a former doctor's surgery into a children's nursery, as well as variations to planning permissions for the Market Hall in Accrington.
Market Hall and Commercial Developments
Two applications relate to the Market Hall on Blackburn Road, Accrington. A Section 73 variation of Condition 2 (specified plans) under planning permission 11/26/0002 has been submitted, alongside a Section 19 variation of Condition 2 pursuant to Listed Building Consent 11/26/0004. These applications aim to modify approved plans for the historic building.
Additionally, an advertisement consent application has been lodged for 33 Union Street, Accrington, seeking permission to install one digital marketing screen and two internally illuminated lightboxes to the shopfront.
Residential and Household Extensions
Several householder applications propose extensions to existing homes. At 31-33 Lomax Street, Great Harwood, plans include a single storey rear extension. A two storey rear extension is proposed at 17 Peel Park Close, Accrington. At 43 Station Road, Huncoat, the applicant seeks to remove an existing conservatory and erect a single storey rear and side extension. A prior approval application for a single storey rear extension has been made at 136 Ormerod Street, Accrington.
A more extensive proposal at 8 Coppice Avenue, Accrington involves a two storey side and rear extension along with a rear dormer and hip-to-gable conversion.
Barn Conversion and Agricultural Changes
A full planning application at 12 Cross Edge, Oswaldtwistle seeks a change of use of an agricultural barn to one dwellinghouse (C3) with associated external changes. This reflects ongoing trends in rural property conversion.
Another full application proposes converting a former doctor's surgery at 6-8 Church Street, Church into a children's nursery, which would provide childcare services in the area.
Discharge of Conditions and Variations
Several applications focus on discharging conditions attached to previous permissions. At Whitecroft Farm, Haslingden Old Road, Oswaldtwistle, a discharge of conditions application covers conditions 3 (contamination), 4 (materials), 5 (details of windows, doors and water goods) and 14 (drainage) under planning permission 11/23/0324. A separate reserved matters application for the same site seeks approval for landscaping details following outline permission for demolition of existing farm buildings and erection of two detached dwellings.
A variation of condition 2 (specified plans) has been submitted for Cowhill Fold Farm, Cowhill Lane, Rishton under permission 11/21/0440. Additionally, a discharge of condition 4 (Invasive Non-Native Species Protocol) is sought for land at Parcel North, Charter Street, Accrington pursuant to planning permission 11/25/0025.
Impact and Next Steps
These applications will be reviewed by Hyndburn Borough Council's planning department, with decisions expected in the coming weeks. Residents and stakeholders can view full details and submit comments through the council's planning portal. The diverse range of proposals reflects ongoing development activity across the borough, from residential improvements to commercial and community facilities.
