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Planning in Hapton

Only 8 decisions near Hapton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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Around Hapton

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BB11 76 applications in the last 12 monthsBB12 131 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Burnley Borough Council

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About Hapton

Hapton is a village and civil parish located in the Borough of Burnley, Lancashire, just 3 miles west of Burnley town centre. The area is served by a railway station on the East Lancashire Line, facilitating transport links for residents and businesses. As of the 2011 Census, Hapton had a population of 1,979, making it a small but vibrant community with potential for planning and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,286 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Burnley district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Hapton 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 (May 2026). This makes Hapton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Hapton has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hapton 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 Hapton, 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, 10 planning applications were submitted near Hapton.

The most common types were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2).

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 Hapton?
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Hapton.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hapton?
The most common type of planning application near Hapton is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hapton?
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