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Planning in Huncoat

Approved
75%
12 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,418. It sits within the Hyndburn district.

Property prices in Huncoat show an average sale price of £145,664, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Huncoat a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Huncoat, 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, 23 planning applications were submitted near Huncoat. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (4), amendments (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Huncoat?
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Huncoat. The approval rate is 75%.
How long do planning decisions take near Huncoat?
The average planning decision time near Huncoat is 58 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 Huncoat?
The planning approval rate near Huncoat is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Huncoat?
The most common type of planning application near Huncoat is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Huncoat?
You can search and track planning applications near Huncoat on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.