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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Burnley

Burnley approved 77.4% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 31 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

77.4%
change of use (residential) approval rate
31
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
24
Approved
7
Refused
89.6%
Burnley overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Burnley average (89.6%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Burnley

Change of Use (Residential) (31 decided)
77.4%
Burnley all applications (259 decided)
89.6%

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Other project types in Burnley

Extension (General) (39 decided)
87.2%
Garage / Parking (36 decided)
100.0%
Rear Extension (34 decided)
91.2%
New Build (11 decided)
90.9%
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