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New Build approval rate in Burnley

Burnley approved 90.9% of new build applications, based on 11 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

90.9%
new build approval rate
11
New Build decisions
10
Approved
1
Refused
89.6%
Burnley overall

New Build applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Burnley average (89.6%).

How new build compares in Burnley

New Build (11 decided)
90.9%
Burnley all applications (259 decided)
89.6%

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Less than one set of revised drawings.

Other project types in Burnley

Extension (General) (39 decided)
87.2%
Garage / Parking (36 decided)
100.0%
Rear Extension (34 decided)
91.2%
77.4%
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