Front extensions and porches in Hyndburn
568 applications since 1997. 449 approved and 76 refused. Refused: about 1 in 7 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 November 2026.
Planning permission
An extension beyond the front of the house facing a road is never permitted development. Only a small porch is.
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this. The full rules.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 7 | 1 |
| 2025 | 23 | 13 | 7 |
| 2024 | 12 | 9 | 3 |
| 2023 | 25 | 18 | 6 |
| 2022 | 27 | 22 | 5 |
| 2021 | 24 | 15 | 5 |
| 2020 | 21 | 15 | 3 |
| 2019 | 20 | 16 | 3 |
| 2018 | 23 | 20 | 1 |
| 2017 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 2016 | 17 | 11 | 6 |
| 2015 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley | 53 | 17 | about 1 in 4 |
| Rossendale | 168 | 35 | about 1 in 6 |