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Search current and historic planning applications published by Burnley Borough Council - 121 applications in the last 90 days across 7 towns and areas and 4 postcode districts. Filter applications by date, status, development type, or number of homes, view them on the map, or create a free alert for new applications. In the year to March 2026, Burnley Borough Council decided 294 planning applications and approved 88%; 71% of householder decisions were made within eight weeks.

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3 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0439

Land on the north east side of Rossendale Road, Burnley, BB11 5JF

The construction and operation of a micro battery storage project.

Full planning permission Burnley
3 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0438

5 Round Hill Place, Cliviger, BB10 4UA

Raise of soffit and ridge height of existing garage building, and conversion into habitable space

Householder planning permission Burnley
2 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0355

7 Western Avenue, Burnley, BB11 4JW

2 no. dwellings with associated access, parking and landscaping

Full planning permission Burnley
1 Oct 2026 Valid OTH/2026/0434

Causewayside Farm, The Long Causeway, Cliviger, BB10 4RP

Discharge of conditions 3 (Surface water and Foul Drainage Scheme) 4 (Construction Traffic Management Plan) 5 (Scheme of investigation) attached to pe...

Approval of details reserved by a condition Burnley
29 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0431

3, Trafalgar Street, Burnley , BB11 1TQ

Advertisement Consent for 1no. frontage sign, 1 no. fascia sign, 1 no. first floor sign, 2 no. ground floor frontage signs and 1no. building sign whic...

Consent to display an advertisement Burnley
29 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0432

6 Ennerdale Road, Worsthorne-With-Hurstwood, BB10 4HJ

Proposed conversion of existing detached garage to provide a ground-floor bedroom with en-suite shower room and utility area, including associated int...

Householder planning permission Burnley
28 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0419

Unit 1, Widow Hill Road, Burnley, BB10 2TJ

Retrospective temporary change of use for a period of 12 months from storage or distribution (Use Class B8) to indoor sport (Use Class E(d)).

Full planning permission Burnley
25 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0403

Hollins Farm, Red Lees Road, Cliviger, BB10 4RB

Demolition of an existing garage and erection of a two-storey detached building for use as a holiday let.

Full planning permission Burnley
24 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0415

112 Richmond Avenue, Cliviger BB10 4JL

Removal of existing conservatory and construction of single storey extension to the rear elevation

Householder planning permission Burnley
24 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0427

54 Colvin Way, Burnley BB12 6BP

Garage conversion and driveway alterations

Householder planning permission Burnley
24 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0402

41-37 Bank Parade, Burnley BB11 1UG

Outline application for the change of use to Student Accommodation (Sui Generis) comprising up to 16no. studio bedrooms with associated external alter...

Outline planning permission Burnley
24 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0423

41 -37 Bank Parade, Burnley BB11 1UG

Listed Building consent for external and internal alteration to allow conversion to Student Accommodation (Sui Generis).

Listed building consent (Alt/Ext) Burnley
23 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0422

Unit 3, Frontier Way, Burnley, BB11 5FE

Erection of new production tower to house material silo(s) for the manufacture of cementitious based products including a new weighbridge within the s...

Full planning permission Burnley
23 Sept 2026 Under Consultation NOT/2026/0426

24 Ennismore Street, Burnley, BB10 3EU

Proposed single storey extension to rear which will extend: 5.3 metres beyond the rear wall; 2.9 metres maximum height; 2.7 metres height to the eaves...

Prior approval Part 1 Class A.1(ea) Burnley
23 Sept 2026 Under Consultation NOT/2026/0425

21 Holmestrand Avenue, Burnley, BB11 5DW

Proposed single storey extension projecting 4.50 metres from the rear elevation, height to eaves 3.00 metres and maximum height to ridge 4.00 metres

Prior approval Part 1 Class A.1(ea) Burnley
23 Sept 2026 Decided PA/2026/0421

Travelodge, Barracks Road, Burnley BB11 4SB

Certificate of lawfulness for installation of EV charging posts with associated substation, electrical works and cabling, and improved paving and line...

Lawful development Burnley
22 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0420

57 Heckenhurst Avenue, Worsthorne with Hurstwood BB10 3JN

First floor extension over the existing garage.

Householder planning permission Burnley
22 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0410

339 Colne Road, Burnley, BB10 1TP

Formation of new gate and driveway

Householder planning permission Burnley
21 Sept 2026 Valid OTH/2026/0418

Scout Moor Wind Farm, Rochdale

Consultation from Rossendale Borough Council on application 2025/0267 for: Construction and operation of 12 wind turbines with a maximum height to the...

Adjoining Authority Consultation Burnley
18 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0339

63 & 65 Berry Street, Burnley, BB11 2LF

This retrospective application relates to work undertaken to make 2 garden plots usable, suitable for gardening.

Full planning permission Burnley
17 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0406

Land at Burnley College, Princess Way, Burnley, BB12 0AN

Erection of a two-storey building comprising educational workshops, classrooms and teaching spaces with staff rooms, ancillary spaces, circulation are...

Full planning permission Burnley
16 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0405

61-63 Burnley Road, Padiham, BB12 8BU

Proposed splitting of the current double unit into 2 separate units operating under Class E (a convenience store and a dessert cafe) alongside a retro...

Full planning permission Burnley
16 Sept 2026 Decision Made OTH/2026/0417

Little Toms Farm, Underley Street, Burnley BB10 2BY

Consultation from Pendle Borough Council on application 26/0627/AGD for Prior Approval: Change of use of an agricultural building to a dwelling includ...

Adjoining Authority Consultation Burnley
15 Sept 2026 Under Consultation OTH/2026/0416

13 Southcliffe Avenue, Burnley, BB12 0HY

Non- material Amendment to planning permission PA/2026/0046 to Install a Lantern roof window.

Non-Material Amendment Burnley
15 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0261

2 Valley Gardens, Hapton, BB11 5QE

Proposed Detached Garden Room

Householder planning permission Burnley
11 Sept 2026 New Application PA/2026/0412

11 Buttermere Road Burnley BB10 4HU

Proposed Single Storey rear extension and terracing of the existing sloping garden.

Householder planning permission Burnley
11 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0409

Cornfield Farm, Cornfield Grove, Ightenhill, Burnley , BB12 8UB

Retrospective application for the change of use of 2 no. agricultural buildings to a mixed use for agriculture and for holding temporary events (Sui G...

Full planning permission Burnley
10 Sept 2026 Under Consultation OTH/2026/0414

Land off Villiers Street, Burnley, BB11 5EH

Discharge of condition 10 (Highway and Street Lighting Design) attached to permission FUL/2024/0113.

Approval of details reserved by a condition Burnley
9 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0384

112 Cleaver Street Burnley BB10 3ND

Change of use to C2 Residential institution to provide supported accommodation for young people.

Change of use Burnley
8 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0411

6 Colvin Way, Burnley, BB12 6BP

Proposed Single and 2 Storey Side Extensions, Conversion of garage into garden room and extension to drive.

Householder planning permission Burnley
8 Sept 2026 Under Consultation NOT/2026/0413

236 Briercliffe Road, Burnley, BB10 2NZ

Notification of intention to fell one Maple tree located within Jib Hill Conservation Area.

Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area Burnley
5 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0408

2 Netherfield Close, Burnley, BB12 0JE

Proposed single storey rear extension.

Householder planning permission Burnley
5 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0367

Former 3 Hapton Street, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire BB12 8QS

Change of use to a driveway.

Change of use Burnley
5 Sept 2026 Under Consultation OTH/2026/0404

5 Holme Road, Burnley, BB12 0BE (Louise has added this address - no address given on application form)

Discharge of condition no.3 (drainage strategy), condition no.4 (car parking area) and condition no.5 (site access and off-site works) attached to pla...

Approval of details reserved by a condition Burnley
4 Sept 2026 Under Consultation OTH/2026/0407

Memorial Park Depot, Bridge Street, Padiham, BB12 8LA

Discharge of condition no.3 (mitigation measures) and condition no.4 (signed statement or declaration) attached to planning permission FUL/2025/0171.

Approval of details reserved by a condition Burnley
3 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0400

15a Todmorden Road, Burnley, BB10 4AB

Installation of an ATM machine - Retrospective

Consent to display an advertisement Burnley
3 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0399

15a Todmorden Road, Burnley, BB10 4AB

Installation of an ATM machine - Retrospective

Full planning permission Burnley
3 Sept 2026 Under Consultation NOT/2026/0401

19 Prairie Crescent, Burnley, BB10 1EU

Proposed Single Storey extension projecting 6.00 meters from the rear elevation, height to eaves of 2.59m and maximum height to ridge 3.30mtrs.

Prior approval Part 1 Class A.1(ea) Burnley
2 Sept 2026 Under Consultation OTH/2026/0387

4 Lindsay Park, Worsthorne-With-Hurstwood, BB10 3RR

Discharge of Condition 10 (Construction Management Plan) New build detached house to be built on land at number 4 Lindsay Park (FUL/2023/0432)

Approval of details reserved by a condition Burnley
2 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0396

183 Todmorden Road, Burnley, BB11 3EA

Use of garage within the curtilage of a residential dwelling house to facilitate work-from-home

Full planning permission Burnley
2 Sept 2026 Under Consultation OTH/2026/0301

Arf Acre, 24 Brassey Street, Burnley, BB12 8AD

Application to work on 2 trees - T5 (Whitebeam) (fell), and T3 (Hawthorne) (prune), protected by B134 (Y) The Burnley (Brassey Street No 2) Tree Prese...

Consent under Tree Preservation Orders Burnley
2 Sept 2026 Approved 22 Sep OTH/2026/0397

Great Barn Gawthorpe Hall, Habergham Drive, Padiham, BB12 8UA

Discharge of conditions 8 (Record of the materials used in the roof and any other features) 9 (Any historic timber records) 10 (assessment of timbers ...

Approval of details reserved by a condition Burnley
2 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0394

28 Red Lees Avenue, Cliviger, BB10 4JE

Single storey rear extension.

Householder planning permission Burnley
2 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0362

3 Livesey Street, Padiham, BB12 7AB

Proposed Change of use from function room at first floor of social club into 3no flats.

Full planning permission Burnley
1 Sept 2026 Valid PA/2026/0395

Hollin Cross Farm, Woodplumpton Road, Burnley, Habergham Eaves, BB11 3RS

Change of use of part of existing pasture land to form a private, non-commercial horse exercise arena. Ancillary to Hollin Cross Farm, including assoc...

Full planning permission Burnley
1 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0380

Old Holme Farm, Cemetery Lane, Burnley, BB11 5QB

Proposed two storey, side extension

Householder planning permission Burnley
1 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0389

209-213 Padiham Road, Burnley, BB12 0HB

Proposed change of use of existing retail computer shop (Class E) to a mixed use of restaurant and bar (Sui Generis) and installation of external ext...

Full planning permission Burnley
26 Aug 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0388

52 Clockhouse Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2SU

Construction of an outbuilding attached to the rear of the existing garage

Householder planning permission Burnley
25 Aug 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0386

Singing Ringing Tree, Crown Point Road, Burnley

Proposed Development are as follows: Create a new accessible path to the Singing Ringing Tree, suitable for disabled visitors. Replace rotten fencing ...

Full planning permission Burnley
25 Aug 2026 Under Consultation OTH/2026/0385

Land adjacent to Hart Street, Hawk Street and Chapel Street, Burnley

Discharge of Condition(s) 3 (Materials) 9 (Landscape Scheme) 11 (Tree Protection) 12 (Hart Street Seating) 13 (Open Space and Planting Management) 14 ...

Approval of details reserved by a condition Burnley
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52daysmedian to decideUK average
76%decided within 8 weeks6 pts above UK
83%approved7 pts below UK
164of 366UK rank for speedup 91 places on last year

308 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 · 4% went to committee. Days run from validation to decision, the clock councils report against; Plota live figures.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Burnley Borough Council take to decide a planning application?
Across the 308 applications Burnley Borough Council decided in the last 12 months, the median time from validation to decision was 52 days, and 76% were decided within 8 weeks. The UK median over the same period is 52 days.
What proportion of planning applications does Burnley Borough Council approve?
83% of the applications Burnley Borough Council decided in the last 12 months were approved. Withdrawn applications are not counted as decisions.
Where does this planning application data come from?
Every application on this page comes from Burnley Borough Council's public planning register (burnleycouncil.my.site.com). Plota collects it, adds a map location and a category, and links each record back to the council's own entry, which is the authoritative version.
How often is this page updated?
Plota checks Burnley Borough Council's register every day and adds new applications, status changes and decisions as the council publishes them. The register was last checked on 7 Oct 2026.
Where can I see the plans and documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports are held on Burnley Borough Council's own website. Where the council publishes a document list, it appears on the application's page here with each item linking to the council's copy; otherwise the "View original council record" link on every application opens the council's entry.

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Plota holds 442 current planning applications from Burnley Borough Council, received since 3 Jun 2025, 121 of them in the last 90 days. Behind them, the Plota archive holds 5,327 earlier applications from Burnley Borough Council, 2016 to 2025, searchable by location and keyword. Current records are collected from the council's public register at burnleycouncil.my.site.com and checked every day; the last check was on 7 Oct 2026. Each record carries the council's reference, address, proposal, dates, status and decision, with a map location and Plota's classification by type and procedure added. The council's own record is the authoritative version; every entry here links to it.

Latest application from Burnley: 2 Oct 2026. We check the council's portal daily.