49 FAIRFIELD DRIVE, BURNLEY, BB10 2PU

Decision Made OTH/2026/0099 - Adjoining Authority Consultation
Council
Date received
19 Mar 2026
Date validated
19 Mar 2026
Postcode
BB10 2PU
Type
Adjoining Authority Consultation

Description

Consultation from Lancashire County Council for Application LCC/2025/0006 -A change of use from Class C3 (dwellinghouse) to Class C2 (residential institutions) to enable the property to be used as a home for up to two young persons between the ages of 11 and 17 years with no more than two carers staying in the property overnight providing care as required.

5.7/10
Planning Authority Score
#114 of 282

Burnley is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #77 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Burnley decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #142 of 282
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #139 of 282
82%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #77 of 282
41%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #149 of 282
74%
Minor dwellings approved
27 decided (1-9 homes)
92%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
76%
Change of use approved
21 decided
300
Total decisions
37 refused in 2025