Hyndburn is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #209 out of 292. 51% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Hyndburn is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils

only 81% approved vs 90% nationally

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Hyndburn decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

77%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #273 of 292

81%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #268 of 292

55%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #209 of 292

51%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #231 of 292

83%

Minor dwellings approved

6 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

1 decided (10+ homes)

62%

Change of use approved

37 decided

252

Total decisions

57 refused in 2025

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