Change of use applications in Burnley

There were 71 change of use applications in Burnley in the last 12 months. 9 involve HMOs. Of the 49 decided so far, 35 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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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/2026/0402

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
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
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
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
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
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 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/2026/0389

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
20 Aug 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0376

110 Springfield Road, Burnley, BB11 3LD

Conversion of existing vacant property into 2no. C3 Use Class dwellinghouses.

Full planning permission Burnley
19 Aug 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0374

181 Manchester Road, Burnley, BB11 4HP

Planning permission for the intensification and change of use of the existing permitted C4 HMO to a seven-bedroom, seven-person Sui Generis HMO, toget...

Full planning permission Burnley
13 Aug 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0343

1 Lutner Street, Burnley, BB11 3AN

Change of use from residential dwelling to HMO

Change of use Burnley
11 Aug 2026 Validation NOT/2026/0365

4 Nicholas Street, Burnley, BB11 2AQ

Conversion of offices to 3 dwellinghouses.

Prior approval Part 3 Class MA Burnley
11 Aug 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0356

60 Yorkshire Street, Burnley, BB11 3BT

Increase in height of the existing garage and installation of new pitched roof with reconfiguration of internal space to provide vehicle parking and o...

Full planning permission Burnley
7 Aug 2026 Approved 30 Sep PA/2026/0315

The Brunlea Hotel, Keirby Walk, Burnley, BB11 2DE

Change of use of underground car parks and basement to data centre

Full planning permission Burnley
24 Jul 2026 Approved 10 Sep PA/2026/0310

5 St Matthew Street, Burnley BB11 4JJ

Proposed change of use from shop to dwelling with alterations to window on front elevation and other minor interior and exterior works.

Full planning permission Burnley
23 Jul 2026 Approved 14 Sep PA/2026/0327

17 Cliff Street, Padiham, BB12 8PN

Retrospective change of use of land to residential garden area and erection of associated boundary fencing

Change of use Burnley
21 Jul 2026 Refused 10 Sep PA/2026/0314

16 Ighten Road, Burnley, BB12 0HP

Proposed use of property as a care home to accommodate one young person, with staff operating on a shift basis.

Lawful development Burnley
15 Jul 2026 Approved 4 Sep PA/2026/0305

83 Manchester Road, Burnley, BB11 1JY

Conversion of former offices to 3no flats with new shop/office front.

Full planning permission Burnley
14 Jul 2026 Approved 2 Sep PA/2026/0303

7 Shuttleworth Mead Business Park, Mead way, Padiham BB12 7NG.

Change of use of land from a temporary site compound to overspill parking and retention of boundary fencing.

Full planning permission Burnley
11 Jul 2026 Refused 24 Aug PA/2026/0300

16 Station Road, Padiham, BB12 8EB

Proposed Change of Use from Dwelling (Class C3) to Children's Home for up to 3 children/young people (Class C2)

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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