4 NICHOLAS STREET, BURNLEY, BB11 2AQ

1. 11 Aug 2026

   Received by Burnley

2. 27 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 6 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Burnley took a median of 54 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Burnley for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• 18 - 24 Nicholas Street, Burnley BB11 2AQ

  PA/2026/0284 Submitted 1 Jul 2026 0m away

  75% historically approved · decision due ~26 Aug

  Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans) and 9 (Basement Ventilation Grilles) of planning permission PA/2026/0124 to permit revised basement ventilation grille details, including the replacement of approved timber louvre grilles with powder-coated aluminium louvre grilles within painted Accoya timber surrounds.

  Awaiting decision Amendments 6 docs

• 18 - 24 Nicholas Street, Burnley, BB11 2AQ

  PA/2026/0124 Submitted 23 Mar 2026 0m away

  Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of Planning permission VAR/2025/0645 to allow the development to be carried out in accordance with an updated set of approved drawings, including revised elevation drawings, window details and associated amendments.

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 17 docs

• 18 - 24 Nicholas Street, Burnley, BB11 2AQ

  PA/2026/0118 Submitted 17 Mar 2026 0m away

  Minor amendments to previously approved works under Listed Building Consent LBC/2024/0389, comprising chimney stabilisation works, replacement of approved outward-opening mock sash windows with vertically sliding timber sash windows, and application of breathable lime render to part of the Yard 1 wall on the south-east (Thomas Street) elevation.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 18 docs

• 9 Grimshaw Street & 12-16 Nicholas Street Burnley Lancashire BB11 2AS

  APP/2016/0334 Submitted 22 Jul 2016 8m away

  Change of use to 18no. apartments with external alterations

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 13 docs
  Major scheme

• 9 Grimshaw Street & 12-16 Nicholas Street Burnley Lancashire BB11 2AS

  APP/2016/0335 Submitted 22 Jul 2016 11m away

  Change of use to 18no. apartments with external alterations

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings New dwelling 13 docs
  Major scheme

• 20 Thomas Street Burnley Lancashire BB11 2BG

  APP/2015/0280 Submitted 1 Jul 2015 28m away

  Proposed change of use from solicitors office to education centre.

  Granted Full applications 4 docs

• NOT/2026/0328 Granted

  264 BARDEN LANE, BURNLEY, BB10 1HY

  Proposed single storey extension to rear which will extend: 6.0 metres beyond the rear wall; 3.41 metres maximum height; 2.47 metres height to the eaves

  23 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• NOT/2026/0346 Decided

  Green Farm, Burnley Road, Cliviger, Burnley, OL14 7EA

  Prior Approval for the erection of an agricultural storage building

  31 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• NOT/2026/0292 Granted

  213 Accrington Road, Burnley, BB11 5ES

  Prior Approval under Class MA for the change of use of the ground floor from an office (Use Class E) to one dwellinghouse (Use Class C3), including associated internal alterations

  2 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• NOT/2026/0363 Awaiting decision

  9 HAMELDON CLOSE, HAPTON, BB11 5QY

  Proposed single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling house : 6.0 metres beyond the rear wall; 3.53 metres maximum height; 2.55 metres height to the eaves.

  11 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• NOT/2026/0288 Granted

  7 MERLIN GROVE, BURNLEY, BB12 6PN

  Single Storey Rear Extension

  2 Jul 2026 Prior approval