2 Thornhill Street, Burnley, BB12 6LU

Under Consultation PA/2026/0143 - Full planning permission
Council
Date received
1 Apr 2026
Date validated
1 Apr 2026
Postcode
BB12 6LU
Type
Full planning permission

Description

Change of use to form six bedroomed House in Multiple Occupation for a maximum of nine occupants (Sui Generis) with elevational alterations to enlarge window openings to basement area.

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

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