Side extensions in Hyndburn
1,652 applications since 1996. 1,364 approved and 198 refused. Refused: about 1 in 8 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Single storey, no higher than 4 m
- No wider than half the width of the original house
- Not facing a road
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 | 43 | 27 | 4 |
| 2025 | 42 | 29 | 9 |
| 2024 | 36 | 31 | 4 |
| 2023 | 52 | 38 | 13 |
| 2022 | 54 | 36 | 10 |
| 2021 | 58 | 42 | 10 |
| 2020 | 61 | 49 | 9 |
| 2019 | 52 | 44 | 5 |
| 2018 | 42 | 35 | 5 |
| 2017 | 51 | 41 | 4 |
| 2016 | 46 | 33 | 12 |
| 2015 | 31 | 26 | 3 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley | 164 | 38 | about 1 in 5 |
| Rossendale | 331 | 63 | about 1 in 6 |