Hyndburn in Lancashire includes Accrington, Rishton, and Oswaldtwistle. About 54.7% of the borough is Green Belt, framing urban development and shaping town expansion. Known for industrial heritage and historic mills, planning balances residential growth with countryside protection.
In the last year Hyndburn decided 266 applications which is well below the national average of 959. The approval rate was 78% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 49% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 58%). Stats updated Sept 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Hyndburn performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Hyndburn currently reports a five-year housing land supply of 12.0 years (updated June 2026). This is significantly above the national requirement. Compared with other authorities in the North West, Hyndburn has a exceptional housing land supply position.
Significantly, 54.7% of Hyndburn is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to high levels of scrutiny.
The Green Belt near Accrington and Clayton-le-Moors limits growth to protect countryside character and prevent urban sprawl.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
Hyndburn includes the Pennine fringe around Oswaldtwistle and rural farmland near Rishton, where open countryside is protected to prevent urban encroachment.
One of the top reasons poorly prepared proposals in the Open Countryside are refused is that they fail to demonstrate a policy-supported need. To minimise that risk with bespoke advice contact us here.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss your project.
Hyndburn in Lancashire includes Accrington, Rishton, and Oswaldtwistle. About 54.7% of the borough is Green Belt, framing urban development and shaping town expansion. Known for industrial heritage and historic mills, planning balances residential growth with countryside protection.
In the last year Hyndburn decided 266 applications which is well below the national average of 959. The approval rate was 78% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 49% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 58%). Stats updated Sept 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Hyndburn performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Hyndburn currently reports a five-year housing land supply of 12.0 years (updated June 2026). This is significantly above the national requirement. Compared with other authorities in the North West, Hyndburn has a exceptional housing land supply position.
Significantly, 54.7% of Hyndburn is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to high levels of scrutiny.
The Green Belt near Accrington and Clayton-le-Moors limits growth to protect countryside character and prevent urban sprawl.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
Hyndburn includes the Pennine fringe around Oswaldtwistle and rural farmland near Rishton, where open countryside is protected to prevent urban encroachment.
One of the top reasons poorly prepared proposals in the Open Countryside are refused is that they fail to demonstrate a policy-supported need. To minimise that risk with bespoke advice contact us here.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss your project.
