New Build approval rate in Burnley
Burnley approved 91.7% of new build applications, based on 12 decisions analysed.
Last updated: September 2026
91.7%
new build approval rate
12
New Build decisions
11
Approved
1
Refused
87.3%
Burnley overall
New Build applications are approved more often than the Burnley average (87.3%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.
How new build compares in Burnley
New Build
91.7%
Burnley all applications
87.3%
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Other project types in Burnley
88.6%
88.4%
100.0%
76.9%
76.9%