Accrington, Lancashire Planning Applications
Track every planning application and planning permission decision near Accrington, Lancashire. Browse by postcode, view live status and get free email alerts for new developments.
Planning data sourced from Lancashire council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months
Full: Change of use from offices use class (E) (c)ii to 6no one-bedroomed self-contained residential apartments use class (c3), removal of existing ground floor shop fronts & replacement with new partial stone fronted wall, partial removal of wall & roof to existing single storey rear in-fill with partial re-build with new windows and doors insertions to side elevational walls.
Discharge of Condition: 10 (parquet flooring) attached to listed building consent reference 11/24/0026
Variation of Condition: 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission reference 11/22/0012.
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About Accrington - Planning Applications & Local Development
Accrington, often referred to as "Accy" by locals, is a key town in the Hyndburn borough of Lancashire, England, situated approximately 4 miles east of Blackburn and 6 miles west of Burnley. With a population of 35,456 as of the 2011 census, it serves as the largest settlement and the administrative seat of the Hyndburn borough council. The town is located on the culverted River Hyndburn, making it an important area for potential planning applications and development projects.
Property prices in Accrington show an average sale price of £135,138, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Accrington area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (July 2026). This makes Accrington a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Accrington has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Accrington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Accrington, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.