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10 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Church · updated daily · Hyndburn Borough Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 10 · received or decided in the last 90 days

15 Millbank Place, Church, Lancashire, BB5 4BFAwaiting decisionHouseholder: Erection of single storey rear and side extension with porch and garage conversionHouseholderReceived 20 Oct 202611/26/0462
119 Dill Hall Lane, Church, Lancashire BB5 4DRAwaiting decisionHouseholder: Demolition of existing rear extension and erection of single storey rear extension (Retrospective)HouseholderReceived 20 Oct 202611/26/0441
Gatty Park, Hyndburn Road, Church, Lancashire BB5 4AAAwaiting decisionListed Building Consent: Repairs and refurbishment of Gatty Park war memorialListed Building ConsentReceived 9 Oct 202611/26/0336
Land off Petre Road, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 5JBAwaiting decisionDischarge of conditions: Discharge of condition 2 (Landscape scheme), 5 (Noise Impact Assessment), 7 (a)-(d) (Site Investigation/Ground Investigation, Preliminary Risk Assessment, Remediation Strategy and Verification Plan, 9 (Site Access Scheme), 12 (Surface Water Drainage), 20 (Invasive Non-Native Species Protocol), 21 (Biodiversity Method Statement and Mitigation Plan) and 23 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme)Discharge of ConditionsReceived 2 Oct 202611/26/0436
145 Kingsway, Church, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 5ELApprovedHouseholder: Erection of single storey side extensionHouseholderReceived 24 Sep 2026Decided 3 Nov 202611/26/0417

Planning in Church

Approved: 85%; 29 of 34 decided
Decision time: about 12 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Church in the last 24 months, from Hyndburn Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Church

Postcode districts

BB5 320 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Hyndburn Borough Council

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About Church

Church is a sizable village located in Hyndburn, Lancashire, just one mile west of Accrington. As of the 2011 census, it boasts a population of 5,186, reflecting significant growth from 3,990 in 2001. This evolving demographic landscape may influence local planning applications and development opportunities in the area. The town has a population of approximately 5,186. It sits within the Hyndburn district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Church 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 Church a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Church has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Church 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Church, 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, 46 planning applications were submitted near Church. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (26), outline applications (8), listed building and heritage (3).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Church?

In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near Church. The approval rate is 85%.

How long do planning decisions take near Church?

The average planning decision time near Church is 84 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Church?

The planning approval rate near Church is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Church?

The most common type of planning application near Church is full planning applications, with 26 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Church?

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