Rushes Farm, Stanhill Lane, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 4PZ

REGISTERED 11/26/0149 - Certificate Lawful Use - Existing
Admin / procedural
Council
Hyndburn
Date received
10 Apr 2026
Date validated
10 Apr 2026
Postcode
BB5 4PZ
Type
Certificate Lawful Use - Existing

Description

Certificate of Lawful Use Existing : The creation of a dwelling, known as the 'Old Pig House'

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Hyndburn
Planning Authority Score
1.9/10
Poor
#267 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

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