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Planning applications in Accrington

Last application update 7 Aug 2026

See what's happening with planning in Accrington: 704 planning applications tracked so far.

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Status breakdown

77 Granted 92 Refused 118 Undecided 704 total
Other (417)
  • Granted with conditions394
  • Withdrawn20
  • Unresolved3

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How to comment on a planning application in Accrington

Anyone can have their say on a planning application in Accrington. Find the application on the Hyndburn planning authority's public-access portal using the reference number above, then submit a comment before the consultation deadline. Comments are usually limited to planning matters such as overlooking, loss of light, traffic, noise and the character of the area.

Hyndburn is the local planning authority responsible for deciding applications in Accrington. Town Crier mirrors the public record so you can keep track of what is happening near you, but the council remains the authoritative source and the place to submit formal comments.

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