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

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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