Huncoat Power Station, Altham Lane, Altham, BB5 5US
Valid
OTH/2026/0149 - Adjoining Authority Consultation
Description
Consultation from Hyndburn BC on planning application 11/21/0657 for Major Outline: Proposed re-development for up to 360 residential units, together with associated landscaping, open space, access and infrastructure.
Historical activity at this location
6 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2018
Withdrawn
Houghton Barn Farmhouse Altham Lane Altham BB5 5US
Householder: Erection of 2-storey side and single-storey wrap around extension
2018
Withdrawn
Houghton Barn Farmhouse Altham Lane Altham BB5 5US
Householder: Erection of 2-storey side and single-storey wrap around extension
2016
HOUGHTON BARN FARMHOUSE ALTHAM LANE ALTHAM BB5 5US
ERECTION OF EXTENSION TO DWELLING TO PROVIDE A BALCONY AND EXTENSION TO GARAGE TO PROVIDE…
2016
HOUGHTON BARN FARMHOUSE ALTHAM LANE ALTHAM BB5 5US
ERECTION OF EXTENSION TO DWELLING TO PROVIDE A BALCONY AND EXTENSION TO GARAGE TO PROVIDE…
Burnley
Planning Authority Score
5.9/10
Average
#103 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Burnley is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #65 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).
Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Burnley decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #147 of 292
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #143 of 292
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #65 of 292
41%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #154 of 292
74%
Minor dwellings approved
27 decided (1-9 homes)
92%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
76%
Change of use approved
21 decided
300
Total decisions
37 refused in 2025