Albert Works,Barons Way,Oakenshaw,Great Harwood,BB6 7DL Data via plota.co.uk

REGISTERED 11/26/0306 - Prior Approval
Date received
7 Jul 2026
Date validated
7 Jul 2026
Postcode
BB6 7DL
Type
Prior Approval

Description

Prior Approval Telecommunications: The installation of a 25-metre high lattice tower supporting 6no. radio antennas, 1no. transmission dish (the dish will have a radius of 0.3 metres) and ancillary equipment, along with 2no. ground-based cabinets at ground level and ancillary development thereto including a 3-metre high palisade compound fencing… Data via plota.co.uk

Hyndburn
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#257 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Hyndburn ranks #163 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. 50% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Hyndburn is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 78% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 78% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Hyndburn decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
77%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #279 of 296
78%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #288 of 296
62%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #163 of 296
50%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #225 of 296
67%
Minor dwellings approved
6 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
63%
Change of use approved
43 decided
277
Total decisions
64 refused in the year to March 2026