Tesco Superstore, Wyre Street, Padiham, Burnley, BB12 8DQ Data via plota.co.uk

Valid NOT/2026/0334 - Prior approval Part 14 Class J
Council
Date received
24 Jul 2026
Date validated
24 Jul 2026
Postcode
BB12 8DQ
Type
Prior approval Part 14 Class J

Description

The installation of a 141.78Kwp Solar Photovoltaics array to the roof. Data via plota.co.uk

Burnley
Planning Authority Score
5/10
Average
#145 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Burnley ranks #113 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Burnley decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #148 of 296
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #187 of 296
71%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #113 of 296
40%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #149 of 296
73%
Minor dwellings approved
30 decided (1-9 homes)
92%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
82%
Change of use approved
22 decided
294
Total decisions
36 refused in the year to March 2026