Burnley Borough Council Planning Applications

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Burnley Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

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Rear extensions Loft conversions Householder applications Tree works & TPO Listed building consent Change of use Annexes & granny flats Solar panels Barn conversions Basement extensions

About Burnley Borough Council Planning Authority

Burnley Borough Council delivers essential district-level services for the Burnley area in Lancashire, North West England, while Lancashire County Council oversees county-level services. The borough is also enhanced by several civil parishes, introducing an additional layer of local governance. This structure is key for those researching planning applications, as it highlights the different authorities involved in local development matters. The council was established in 1 April 1974. The council is currently led by Afrasiab Anwar (Independent), who has held the position since 19 May 2021. Lukman Patel serves as Chief Executive since July 2023. The council comprises 45 councillors serving | voting_system1 = First past the post terms, with the most recent election held on 2 May 2024.

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Burnley Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Burnley Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.