238 COLNE ROAD, BURNLEY, BB10 1DZ

Valid PA/2026/0081 - Lawful development
Council
Date received
21 Feb 2026
Date validated
21 Feb 2026
Postcode
BB10 1DZ
Type
Lawful development

Description

Proposed lawful use of the premises as a small restaurant (Use Class E(b)) in place of the existing retail use (Use Class E(a)).

Burnley
Planning Authority Score
5.9/10
Average
#103 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Burnley is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #65 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Burnley decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #147 of 292
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #143 of 292
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #65 of 292
41%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #154 of 292
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