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Planning applications in Burnley

Last application update 25 Sept 2026

See what's happening with planning in Burnley: 2061 planning applications tracked so far.

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Status breakdown

318 Granted 260 Refused 331 Undecided 2061 total
Other (1152)
  • Granted with conditions1078
  • Withdrawn72
  • Unresolved2

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Planning applications by town in Burnley

Browse recent applications for individual towns and villages in Burnley.

How to comment on a planning application in Burnley

Anyone can have their say on a planning application in Burnley. Find the application on the Burnley planning authority's public-access portal using the reference number above, then submit a comment before the consultation deadline. Comments are usually limited to planning matters such as overlooking, loss of light, traffic, noise and the character of the area.

Burnley is the local planning authority responsible for deciding these applications. Town Crier mirrors the public record so you can keep track of what is happening near you, but the council remains the authoritative source and the place to submit formal comments.

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