Search Altham planning applications
7 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Altham · updated daily · Hyndburn Borough Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Altham Industrial Estate, Metcalf Drive, Altham Business Park, Altham, Lancashire, BB5 5TUAwaiting decisionFull: Erection of 9 No. B8 Industrial Units with Associated Parking.Full Planning ApplicationReceived 10 Sep 202611/26/0381
- 4 Barnfield Way, Altham Business Park, Altham BB5 5YTApprovedVariation of Condition 2 (Plans) of the original planning approval 11/23/0330 and replace 23-001 PL07 Proposed Elevations Extension with Dwg 04 Proposed ElevationsRemoval/Variation of ConditionReceived 5 Aug 2026Decided 15 Oct 202611/26/0354
- Huncoat Power Station, Altham Lane, Altham, BB5 5USAwaiting decisionConsultation from Hyndburn BC on planning application 11/21/0657 for Major Outline: Proposed re-development for up to 360 residential units, together with associated landscaping, open space, access and infrastructure.Adjoining Authority ConsultationReceived 1 Apr 2026OTH/2026/0149
- School House, Burnley Road, Altham, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 5UHApprovedDischarge of Conditions: 4 (materials), 5 (construction management plan), 6 (arboricultural method statement), 8 (bird box) attached to planning permission 11/25/0480Discharge of ConditionsReceived 25 Mar 2026Decided 1 May 202611/26/0122
- 6 Laneside Metcalf Drive, Altham Business Park, Altham, Lancashire, BB5 5TUAwaiting decisionDischarge of conditions: Discharge of condition 3 (Surface water drainage strategy), condition 4 (surface water management plan), condition 5 (employment strategy), condition 8 (operation and maintenance manual) and condition 9 (verification report) pursuant to 11/25/0304Discharge of ConditionsReceived 18 Feb 202611/26/0073
Planning in Altham
Only 2 decisions near Altham in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Altham in the last 24 months, from Hyndburn Borough Council's planning register.
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BB5 320 applications in the last 12 monthsBB12 127 applications in the last 12 months
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About Altham
Altham is a village and civil parish located in the Borough of Hyndburn, Lancashire, England. Situated on the A678 road, it lies approximately 4 miles west of Burnley, 3 miles north of Accrington, and 2 miles northeast of Clayton-le-Moors, making it a strategic location for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,169 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Hyndburn district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Altham 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 (September 2026). This makes Altham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Altham has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Altham 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 Altham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Altham.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.