Green Lane Mill , Stockbridge Road, Padiham

Under Consultation PA/2026/0170 - Change of use
Council
Date received
4 May 2026
Date validated
4 May 2026
Postcode
BB12
Type
Change of use

Description

Change of use from vehicle recycling centre (sui generis) to Class B2 (General Industrial) and Class E(g) (Uses which can be carried out in a residential area without detriment to its amenity).

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