METRO METALS FORMER MICHELIN CLUB, WIDOW HILL ROAD, BURNLEY, BRIERCLIFFE, BB10 2TJ

Valid OTH/2026/0194 - Adjoining Authority Consultation
Council
Date received
6 May 2026
Date validated
6 May 2026
Postcode
BB10 2TJ
Type
Adjoining Authority Consultation

Description

Proposed erection of replacement boundary treatment, comprising 4.7m tall concrete panel wall around East, West and South perimeter of existing scrap metal recycling site.

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