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Burnley planning applications
9,438 applications. 80% approved. 54 days to decide.
As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 9,438 planning applications from Burnley. 203 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 80% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Burnley: 300 applications received in the last year, 203 decisions published.
Burnley takes a median of 54 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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PA/2026/0446 Awaiting decision
375 BRUNSHAW ROAD, BURNLEY, BB10 3JB
Variation to condition 4 ( Delivery Times Monday to Saturday) of planning permission FUL/2020/0573 to allow the delivery days to Include Sunday between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm
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PA/2026/0439 Awaiting decision
Land on the north east side of Rossendale Road, Burnley, BB11 5JF
The construction and operation of a micro battery storage project.
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PA/2026/0438 Awaiting decision
5 Round Hill Place, Cliviger, BB10 4UA
Raise of soffit and ridge height of existing garage building, and conversion into habitable space
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PA/2026/0437 Awaiting decision
Thornber Gardens, Burnley
The proposal aims to provide a formalised multi-use games area to the gardens (MUGA).
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OTH/2026/0436 Awaiting decision
Green Farm, Burnley Road, Cliviger, Burnley OL14 7EA
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Updated Badger Survey), 5 (Toolbox Talk), and 6 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) attached to permission PA/2026/0145.
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PA/2026/0355 Awaiting decision
7 WESTERN AVENUE, BURNLEY, BB11 4JW
2 no. dwellings with associated access, parking and landscaping
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PA/2026/0433 Awaiting decision
2 BROUGHAM STREET, BURNLEY, BB12 0AS
Insertion of door to front elevation
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OTH/2026/0435 Awaiting decision
PRAIRIE SPORTS VILLAGE, WINDERMERE AVENUE, BURNLEY, BB10 2FU
Discharge of condition(s) 4 ( Construction Management plan) and 12 (Invasive Species Management) attached to permission PA2026/0110.
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OTH/2026/0434 Awaiting decision
Causewayside Farm, The Long Causeway, Cliviger, BB10 4RP
Discharge of conditions 3 (Surface water and Foul Drainage Scheme) 4 (Construction Traffic Management Plan) 5 (Scheme of investigation) attached to permission FUL/2024/0099.
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PA/2026/0431 Awaiting decision
3, Trafalgar Street, Burnley , BB11 1TQ
Advertisement Consent for 1no. frontage sign, 1 no. fascia sign, 1 no. first floor sign, 2 no. ground floor frontage signs and 1no. building sign which are all non-illuminated.
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PA/2026/0432 Awaiting decision
6 ENNERDALE ROAD, WORSTHORNE-WITH-HURSTWOOD, BB10 4HJ
Proposed conversion of existing detached garage to provide a ground-floor bedroom with en-suite shower room and utility area, including associated internal alterations and external alterations to facilitate the proposed use.
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PA/2026/0419 Awaiting decision
UNIT 1, WIDOW HILL ROAD, BURNLEY, BB10 2TJ
Retrospective temporary change of use for a period of 12 months from storage or distribution (Use Class B8) to indoor sport (Use Class E(d)).
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PA/2026/0403 Awaiting decision
Hollins Farm, Red Lees Road, Cliviger, BB10 4RB
Demolition of an existing garage and erection of a two-storey detached building for use as a holiday let.
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PA/2026/0415 Awaiting decision
112 Richmond Avenue, Cliviger BB10 4JL
Removal of existing conservatory and construction of single storey extension to the rear elevation
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PA/2026/0427 Awaiting decision
54 Colvin Way, Burnley BB12 6BP
Garage conversion and driveway alterations
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PA/2026/0423 Awaiting decision
41 -37 Bank Parade, Burnley BB11 1UG
Listed Building consent for external and internal alteration to allow conversion to Student Accommodation (Sui Generis).
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PA/2026/0402 Awaiting decision
41-37 Bank Parade, Burnley BB11 1UG
Outline application for the change of use to Student Accommodation (Sui Generis) comprising up to 16no. studio bedrooms with associated external alterations, seeking approval for access, layout, appearance, and scale (with landscaping reserved).
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NOT/2026/0425 Awaiting decision
21 HOLMESTRAND AVENUE, BURNLEY, BB11 5DW
Proposed single storey extension projecting 4.50 metres from the rear elevation, height to eaves 3.00 metres and maximum height to ridge 4.00 metres
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NOT/2026/0426 Awaiting decision
24 ENNISMORE STREET, BURNLEY, BB10 3EU
Proposed single storey extension to rear which will extend: 5.3 metres beyond the rear wall; 2.9 metres maximum height; 2.7 metres height to the eaves.
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PA/2026/0421 Withdrawn
Travelodge, Barracks Road, Burnley BB11 4SB
Certificate of lawfulness for installation of EV charging posts with associated substation, electrical works and cabling, and improved paving and line marking within the existing car park.
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PA/2026/0422 Awaiting decision
UNIT 3, FRONTIER WAY, BURNLEY, BB11 5FE
Erection of new production tower to house material silo(s) for the manufacture of cementitious based products including a new weighbridge within the site.
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PA/2026/0420 Awaiting decision
57 Heckenhurst Avenue, Worsthorne with Hurstwood BB10 3JN
First floor extension over the existing garage.
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PA/2026/0410 Awaiting decision
339 COLNE ROAD, BURNLEY, BB10 1TP
Formation of new gate and driveway
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OTH/2026/0418 Awaiting decision
Scout Moor Wind Farm, Rochdale
Consultation from Rossendale Borough Council on application 2025/0267 for: Construction and operation of 12 wind turbines with a maximum height to the tip of the blade of 180 metres (above ground level), together with associated ancillary infrastructure comprising crane pads and hardstandings; new access tracks; improvement and widening works to Scout Road; onsite substation; underground electrical infrastructure and cabling; fencing and boundary treatments; external lighting; drainage infrastructure; habitat and moorland restoration works; public right of way works; landscaping; temporary construction compound and staging area; underground electrical grid connection to the Rossendale Bulk Supply Point; and associated engineering works; alongside the retention of and improvements to existing access tracks associated with the existing Scout Moor Wind Farm (Further Environmental Information).
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PA/2026/0339 Awaiting decision
63 & 65 Berry Street, Burnley, BB11 2LF
This retrospective application relates to work undertaken to make 2 garden plots usable, suitable for gardening.
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PA/2026/0406 Awaiting decision
Land at Burnley College, Princess Way, Burnley, BB12 0AN
Erection of a two-storey building comprising educational workshops, classrooms and teaching spaces with staff rooms, ancillary spaces, circulation areas and toilets with external rooftop solar panels, associated hard and soft landscaping works.
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PA/2026/0405 Awaiting decision
61-63 BURNLEY ROAD, PADIHAM, BB12 8BU
Proposed splitting of the current double unit into 2 separate units operating under Class E (a convenience store and a dessert cafe).
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OTH/2026/0417 Granted
Little Toms Farm, Underley Street, Burnley BB10 2BY
Consultation from Pendle Borough Council on application 26/0627/AGD for Prior Approval: Change of use of an agricultural building to a dwelling including the blocking of a garage door to create a new window opening and two new window openings.
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PA/2026/0261 Awaiting decision
2 VALLEY GARDENS, HAPTON, BB11 5QE
Proposed Detached Garden Room
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OTH/2026/0416 Awaiting decision
13 SOUTHCLIFFE AVENUE, BURNLEY, BB12 0HY
Non- material Amendment to planning permission PA/2026/0046 to Install a Lantern roof window.
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PA/2026/0412 Awaiting decision
11 Buttermere Road Burnley BB10 4HU
Proposed Single Storey rear extension and terracing of the existing sloping garden.
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PA/2026/0409 Awaiting decision
Cornfield Farm, Cornfield Grove, Ightenhill, Burnley , BB12 8UB
Retrospective application for the change of use of 2 no. agricultural buildings to a mixed use for agriculture and for holding temporary events (Sui Generis) and retention of solar panels on the rear elevation.
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OTH/2026/0414 Awaiting decision
Land off Villiers Street, Burnley, BB11 5EH
Discharge of condition 10 (Highway and Street Lighting Design) attached to permission FUL/2024/0113.
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PA/2026/0384 Awaiting decision
112 Cleaver Street Burnley BB10 3ND
Change of use to C2 Residential institution to provide supported accommodation for young people.
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PA/2026/0411 Awaiting decision
6 COLVIN WAY, BURNLEY, BB12 6BP
Proposed Single and 2 Storey Side Extensions, Conversion of garage into garden room and extension to drive.
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NOT/2026/0413 Awaiting decision
236 Briercliffe Road, Burnley, BB10 2NZ
Notification of intention to fell one Maple tree located within Jib Hill Conservation Area.
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PA/2026/0367 Awaiting decision
Former 3 Hapton Street, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire BB12 8QS
Change of use to a driveway.
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PA/2026/0408 Awaiting decision
2 NETHERFIELD CLOSE, BURNLEY, BB12 0JE
Proposed single storey rear extension.
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OTH/2026/0404 Awaiting decision
5 Holme Road, Burnley, BB12 0BE (Louise has added this address - no address given on application form)
Discharge of condition no.3 (drainage strategy), condition no.4 (car parking area) and condition no.5 (site access and off-site works) attached to planning permission PA/2026/0153.
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OTH/2026/0407 Awaiting decision
Memorial Park Depot, Bridge Street, Padiham, BB12 8LA
Discharge of condition no.3 (mitigation measures) and condition no.4 (signed statement or declaration) attached to planning permission FUL/2025/0171.
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PA/2026/0400 Awaiting decision
15A TODMORDEN ROAD, BURNLEY, BB10 4AB
Installation of an ATM machine - Retrospective
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PA/2026/0399 Awaiting decision
15A TODMORDEN ROAD, BURNLEY, BB10 4AB
Installation of an ATM machine - Retrospective
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NOT/2026/0401 Awaiting decision
19 PRAIRIE CRESCENT, BURNLEY, BB10 1EU
Proposed Single Storey extension projecting 6.00 meters from the rear elevation, height to eaves of 2.59m and maximum height to ridge 3.30mtrs.
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PA/2026/0396 Awaiting decision
183 TODMORDEN ROAD, BURNLEY, BB11 3EA
Use of garage within the curtilage of a residential dwelling house to facilitate work-from-home
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OTH/2026/0387 Awaiting decision
4 LINDSAY PARK, WORSTHORNE-WITH-HURSTWOOD, BB10 3RR
Discharge of Condition 10 (Construction Management Plan) New build detached house to be built on land at number 4 Lindsay Park (FUL/2023/0432)
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OTH/2026/0397 Granted
Great Barn Gawthorpe Hall, Habergham Drive, Padiham, BB12 8UA
Discharge of conditions 8 (Record of the materials used in the roof and any other features) 9 (Any historic timber records) 10 (assessment of timbers for further research) attached to permission LBC/2024/0390.
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PA/2026/0362 Awaiting decision
3 LIVESEY STREET, PADIHAM, BB12 7AB
Proposed Change of use from function room at first floor of social club into 3no flats.
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OTH/2026/0301 Awaiting decision
ARF ACRE, 24 BRASSEY STREET, BURNLEY, BB12 8AD
Application to work on 2 trees - T5 (Whitebeam) (fell), and T3 (Hawthorne) (prune), protected by B134 (Y) The Burnley (Brassey Street No 2) Tree Preservation Order 1991.
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PA/2026/0394 Awaiting decision
28 RED LEES AVENUE, CLIVIGER, BB10 4JE
Single storey rear extension.
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PA/2026/0395 Awaiting decision
HOLLIN CROSS FARM, WOODPLUMPTON ROAD, BURNLEY, HABERGHAM EAVES, BB11 3RS
Change of use of part of existing pasture land to form a private, non-commercial horse exercise arena. Ancillary to Hollin Cross Farm, including associated groundworks, drainage, equestrian surfacing and perimeter fencing.
Recent decisions
Data to October 2026
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PA/2026/0366 Granted
LAND TO THE REAR OF 72 MANCHESTER ROAD, BURNLEY, BB11 1HN
Proposed new-build workshop/store ancillary space associated with existing residential property 72 Manchester Road with retained on-site parking for the residents.
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PA/2026/0290 Granted
2 MANOR ROAD, BURNLEY, BB12 8AN
Planning permission to build a timber outbuilding for storage within the grounds of 2 Manor Road
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PA/2026/0121 Granted
276 COG LANE, BURNLEY, BB11 5JU
External staircase to gable elevation.
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PA/2026/0294 Granted
1 ADVANCE POINT, BURNLEY, BB11 5FQ
erection of a new 2.4m high security fence
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PA/2026/0282 Granted
LP Technology, Green Lane, Padiham, BB12 7AD
Extension to existing storage building and creation of 5no. parking spaces
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PA/2026/0315 Granted
THE BRUNLEA HOTEL, KEIRBY WALK, BURNLEY, BB11 2DE
Change of use of underground car parks and basement to data centre
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PA/2026/0281 Granted
1 HEREFORD AVENUE, BURNLEY, BB12 6DA
Retrospective consent for single storey detached rear garden annexe on raised patio.
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PA/2026/0421 Withdrawn
Travelodge, Barracks Road, Burnley BB11 4SB
Certificate of lawfulness for installation of EV charging posts with associated substation, electrical works and cabling, and improved paving and line marking within the existing car park.
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PA/2026/0351 Granted
2 HILL END HOUSE, HALIFAX ROAD, BRIERCLIFFE, BB10 3QL
Proposal to change the existing windows.
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PA/2026/0350 Granted
2 HILL END HOUSE, HALIFAX ROAD, BRIERCLIFFE, BB10 3QL
Proposal to change the existing windows.
The full record
Decisions between 2001 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 9,339 decisions from Burnley between 2001 and 2026, part of 9,438 applications on record. Over that period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 7,746 granted against 1,002 refused. The busiest single year was 2004, with 944 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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APP/2009/0472 Withdrawn
Derby Hotel 177 Padiham Road Burnley Lancashire BB12 0EU
Proposed advertising hoarding to wrap around two elevations of the building
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NOT/2008/0851 Granted
Windsor Care Home Queen Street Lancashire BB12 8JW
Notification of intention to prune two trees within the Padiham Conservation Area.
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NOT/2016/0046 Decided
Land Adj To Time Technology Business Park Blackburn Road BB12 7TY
Proposed business park comprising 18 industrial units for B2 (general industry) and B1 (offices and light industry) use
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NOT/2016/0038 Decided
Calder Vale Park Simonstone Lane Lancashire BB12 7ND
Redevelopment of site infilled lagoons with erection of new investment casting foundry and staff sports hall building with associated access, parking provisions and landscaping
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APP/2015/0326 Withdrawn
Plot 6 Kay Street Padiham Lancashire
Siting of a shipping container, cladded in timber and painted
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NOT/2015/0127 Granted
253 Brownside Road Worsthorne-With-Hurstwood Lancashire BB10 3LR
Notification of intention to fell one tree within the Worsthorne Conservation Area.
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APP/2014/0511 Granted
Land At Enterprise Business Park Liverpool Road Burnley Lancashire
Variation of condition 2 on planning permission APP/2013/0446. Minor material amendment application to facilitate proposed amendments to the layout and design of approved industrial building
Decision speed
12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 126 62%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 51 25%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 26 13%
Planning agents in Burnley
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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ANW Architects LTD 79% granted overall 29
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LMC Architecture Ltd 83% granted overall 28
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Peak Architecture Ltd 86% granted overall 14
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Avalon Town Planning Ltd 74% granted overall 12
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Kirkwells Limited 87% granted overall 12
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AvalonTownPlanning Ltd 71% granted overall 10
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Smith and Love Planning Consultants Ltd 89% granted overall 9
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PWA Planning 84% granted overall 8
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Burnley decide?
In the 12 months to October 2026, Burnley decided 203 planning applications. 80% 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 October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Burnley decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 203 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 62% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 87% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Burnley decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 9339 decisions from Burnley between 2001 and 2026, out of 9,438 applications on record. Across that whole period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Burnley?
July 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 56 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
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Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Burnley's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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Burnley: 9,438 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 203 decided, 80% approved, median 54 days to a decision. 300 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2001 and 2026: 9,339 in total, 89% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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