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Burnley planning applications
1,095 applications. 77% approved. 54 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,095 planning applications from Burnley. 54 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 77% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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OTH/2026/0298 Awaiting decision
MAMMA MIA, CROSSWAYS, WHALLEY ROAD, PADIHAM, BB12 8JR.
Application to work on T1 (Horse Chestnut) Crown Reduction and lift protected by the Burnley ( Crossways, Padiham. No.2.) Tree Preservation Order 1986.
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OTH/2026/0330 Awaiting decision
Land West of Heckenhurst Avenue, Burnley
Discharge of conditions no. 24 ( Site Specific Operation and Maintenance Manual), no. 25 (Drainage System Verification Report) and no. 28 (Gas Protection Verification Report) attached to permission FUL/2022/0629.
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PA/2026/0317 Awaiting decision
26 TABOR STREET, BURNLEY, BB12 0HF
Proposed dormer extensions to front and rear roof
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OTH/2026/0329 Awaiting decision
STONEYHOLME NURSERY SCHOOL, MARCH STREET, BURNLEY, BB12 0BU
LCC Consultation Removal of existing white upvc double glazed windows and replacement with new upvc double glazed windows with opening casements
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PA/2026/0324 Awaiting decision
17 DYNELEY AVENUE, CLIVIGER, BB10 4JD
Proposed side extension, internal alterations and conversion of existing garage.
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PA/2026/0322 Awaiting decision
222 TODMORDEN ROAD, BURNLEY, BB11 3EZ
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission HOU/2025/0444.
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PA/2026/0320 Awaiting decision
139, Victoria Mill, Trafalgar Street, Burnley , BB11 1RA
Various signs to navigate the Burnley University of Lancashire Campus
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OTH/2026/0323 Awaiting decision
Land north of Westgate, Burnley, BB11 1RY
Discharge of condition 36 (Solar Roof Panels Management and maintenance plan) attached to permission FUL/2023/0080.
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OTH/2026/0318 Awaiting decision
Land north of Westgate, Burnley, BB11 1RY
Discharge of conditions 16 (Landscape and Ecological management Plan) 18 ( Biodiversity Enhancement Measures) 35 ( Electric vehicle charging) attached to permission FUL/2023/0080.
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OTH/2026/0319 Awaiting decision
Birchall Food Services, Cobalt House, Magnesium Way, Hapton, Burnley, BB12 7BF
Application to side prune 4 Poplar trees’ branches that overhang into properties to reduce the branches back to fence line for safety reasons, and reduce a Willow tree back to fence line and remove a dead Willow stem; all located within A1 of the Burnley (Land to rear of Balliol Close, Padiham) Tree Preservation Order 2019.
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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PA/2026/0210 Granted
2 ADA STREET, BURNLEY, BB10 1RS
Single storey rear extension with flat roof
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PA/2026/0254 Granted
13 LOWER TIMBER HILL, LOWER TIMBER HILL LANE, BURNLEY, BB11 2RH
Proposed first-floor extension above existing garage
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PA/2026/0229 Granted
2 TINEDALE VIEW, PADIHAM, BB12 8DX
Proposed first floor extension to side of dwelling.
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PA/2026/0171 Refused
OLD HOLME FARM, CEMETERY LANE, BURNLEY, BB11 5QB
Erection of a two-storey side extension and change of use of adjoining land from agricultural to residential use.
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PA/2026/0189 Granted
Unit 3, Trafalgar Street, Burnley, BB11 1TQ
Retrospective application for the change of use from Class B1 (Light Industrial) to Class E (Commercial, Business and Service), shopfront alterations including the installation of a roller shutter, and boundary fencing.
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PA/2026/0243 Granted
Brick Street, Burnley, BB11 1EU
Change of use from commercial/office to 4 additional Dwellings.
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PA/2026/0244 Granted
16 HIGHAM ROAD, PADIHAM, BB12 9AP
Proposed balcony to rear of property.
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PA/2026/0248 Granted
Former Green Side Farm, Burnley Road, Burnley, BB11 5QT
Vary Condition 2 (Approved Plans) to make a minor amendment to the roof design attached to Planning Permission FUL/2023/0781.
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PA/2026/0199 Granted
326 RED LEES ROAD, CLIVIGER, BB10 4RQ
Loft conversion to existing bungalow to form dormers to the rear and roof extension to the front.
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PA/2026/0241 Granted
Northern Community Bank, 31-39 Manchester Road, Burnley, BB11 1HG
Non-illuminated green aluminium fascia with illuminated lettering over the entrance.
The full record
Decisions between 2001 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 1,012 decisions from Burnley between 2001 and 2026, part of 1,095 applications on record. Over that period 85% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 773 granted against 141 refused. The busiest single year was 2010, with 519 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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SX3/2011/0190 Granted
7 Todmorden Road Briercliffe Lancashire BB10 3QG
Proposed cat house
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APP/2010/0305 Granted
Rear Of 246-260 Cloal Clough Lane, 1-17 Laburnum Close & 4-32 Bristol Street Burnley Lancashire
Erection of 3 sets of 2m high & 3.4m wide gates
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NOT/2009/0481 Granted
St Andrews Cricket Club Ennismore Street Burnley Lancashire BB10 3EU
Erection of demountable building with 2.4m high mesh fencing
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NOT/2009/0500 Granted
Junction Of Westgate Burnley Lancashire
Notification of intention of work to trees within the Canalside Conservation Area
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APP/2009/0495 Granted
76 Yorkshire Street Burnley Lancashire BB11 3BT
Display of non-illuminated and illuminated shop signs
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APP/2009/0491 Granted
34 Berwick Drive Burnley Lancashire BB12 0TN
Proposed single and two storey extension
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APP/2009/0497 Granted
Warburtons Ltd Billington Road Burnley Lancashire BB11 5BX
Proposed new silos located at rear of existing bakery
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APP/2009/0496 Granted
2 Fleet Walk Burnley Lancashire BB11 1QE
2 internally illuminated fascia signs and 1 internally illluiminated projecting sign
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APP/2009/0504 Granted
203 - 205 Accrington Road Burnley Lancashire BB11 5ES
Proposed creation of dormer to rear of 203 Accrington Rd and erection of external staircase to serve 203 and 205 Accrington Rd
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APP/2009/0501 Granted
65 Hufling Lane Burnley Lancashire BB11 3QH
Proposed erection of conservatory to rear
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 32 59%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 14 26%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 8 15%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Burnley decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Burnley decided 54 planning applications. 77% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Burnley?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 54 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Burnley decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 54 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 59% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 85% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Burnley decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 1012 decisions from Burnley between 2001 and 2026, out of 1,095 applications on record. Across that whole period 85% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Burnley?
June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 42 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Cite these figures
Burnley: 1,095 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 54 decided, 77% approved, median 54 days to a decision. 137 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2001 and 2026: 1,012 in total, 85% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.