27 - 29 Gillies Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6RR Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Full: Change of use from warehouse/storage to house in multiple occupation (HMO) Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Under consideration
No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 9 Oct 2026, from Hyndburn's recent changes of use.
Documents 15
Statements & assessments 2
Plans & drawings 5
Application forms 1
Consultation & comments 3
Other documents 4
Site constraints 3
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Important details
Decision outlook
Day 56, past Hyndburn's usual 55 days for changes of use. 89% are decided within thirteen weeks, so most likely by 13 Nov 2026.
Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Hyndburn in the last twelve months, from validation. Hyndburn decision record →
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 14 Aug 2026
- Comments by
- 9 Sept 2026
- Statutory expiry
- 8 Oct 2026
Historical activity at this location
8 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Nearby activity
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.
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27 - 29 Gillies Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6RR
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The consultation period closed on 9 Sept 2026.