Huncoat, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Huncoat, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Huncoat
Huncoat is a village in Lancashire, England, located to the east of Accrington in the North West region. As part of the Hyndburn ward, it had a population of 4,418 according to the 2011 census. This evolving community may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area, as it continues to develop alongside its growing population.
Population: 4,418
District: Hyndburn
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Area Information
- Admin district: Hyndburn
- Parliamentary constituency: Hyndburn
- LSOA: Hyndburn 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Huncoat.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Huncoat.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Huncoat based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Huncoat.
- - 16 Winterley Drive, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6UE
Householder: Proposed single storey side extension to create additional living accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 2 Station Road, Huncoat, BB5 6LS
Full: First floor change of use to C1 (hotel) retaining ground floor as a Pub (Sui Generis) with outdoor beer garden and altered parking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 41 Towneley Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6LP
Trees Conservation Area: Fell Silver Birch Grind out stump
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 26 Winterley Drive, Huncoat, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6UE
Householder: Erection of single storey front extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 503 Burnley Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6LD
Full: Demolition of existing out building, addition of 3No. car parking spaces, the erection of a pergola structure and adaption of the existing raised deck, steps and entrance lobby
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 46 Bluebell Way, Huncoat, BB5 6TD
Certificate of Lawful Use; Proposed: Use of a (3a) dwelling as a children's home for up to two children, with up to three carers, two sleeping overnight working on a rota basis (C2)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - Huncoat Lane, Huncoat, Lancashire (Altham Lane / A697 Burnley Road / A56 Accrington Bypass Roundabout)
Request for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Opinion under Regulation 6(1) of Town and Country Planning (EIA) Regulations 2017 for the development of Huncoat Lane, Huncoat.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Hyndburn | Date: 2023-12-08
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A brief summary of Huncoat in Lancashire
Huncoat is a village in Lancashire, England, located to the east of Accrington in the North West region. As part of the Hyndburn ward, it had a population of 4,418 according to the 2011 census. This evolving community may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area, as it continues to develop alongside its growing population. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,418. It sits within the Hyndburn district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Huncoat a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Huncoat includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Huncoat 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.
Planning Activity in Huncoat
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Huncoat. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Huncoat.
The average decision time of 32 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Huncoat were full planning applications (6), outline applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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