What percentage of planning applications does Burnley approve?

Burnley approves approximately 87% of planning applications, based on 220 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Burnley decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 220 planning decisions published by Burnley.

What is the refusal rate for Burnley planning applications?

Burnley refuses approximately 13% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Burnley?

The typical planning application in Burnley takes 7.7 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 305 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Burnley compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Burnley

Data last updated April 2026. We’re working on a refresh.

5 months ago

Single storey rear extension with roof lantern over, single storey side extensio

HOU/2025/0678 · Lanehead

Approved

5 months ago

Single storey rear extension

HOU/2026/0040 · Queensgate

Approved

5 months ago

Dormer to rear roof slope

HOU/2026/0005 · Briercliffe

Approved

5 months ago

Front dormer extension at first floor, sliding doors on ground floor front eleva

HOU/2026/0036 · Cliviger With Worsthorne

Approved

5 months ago

Single storey rear extension

HOU/2026/0039 · Hapton With Park

Approved

5 months ago

Proposed single-storey rear extension, with associated internal alterations and

HOU/2026/0018 · Hapton With Park

Approved

6 months ago

Extension to existing bakery for effluent plant.

FUL/2026/0020 · Coal Clough With Deerplay

Approved

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This page analyses 220 planning decisions made by Burnley, from June 2025 to April 2026. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Burnley planning approval rates page.

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