Burnley Wood, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burnley Wood, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Burnley Wood are administered by Burnley Borough Council. View the full Burnley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Burnley Wood
Burnley Wood is a notable district in Burnley, Lancashire, characterized by its boundaries from Parliament Street in the north to Hufling Lane in the south, and stretching from the railway in the west to Todmorden Road in the east. Historically part of the parish of Habergham Eaves, it was integrated into the County Borough of Burnley in 1894. The area also encompasses more affluent regions around Woodgrove Road and Brooklands Road, making it an interesting location for planning applications related to residential and community development.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £144,576 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Burnley
- Parliamentary constituency: Burnley
- LSOA: Burnley 007C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burnley Wood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burnley Wood.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Burnley Wood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Burnley Wood.
- - 13 LOWER TIMBER HILL, LOWER TIMBER HILL LANE, BURNLEY, BB11 2RH
Proposed first-floor extension above existing garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Burnley | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - ACRES HILL, 12 HOWORTH ROAD, BURNLEY, BB11 2RE
Application to fell 1 Ash Tree (T3) protected by the Burnley (Howorth Road, Burnley) Tree Preservation Order 1988.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Burnley | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 4 The Kilns Burnley Lancashire BB11 2RW
Proposed single storey extension to rear with roof terrace over and covered canopy at first floor level.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Burnley | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Rockwood Nursery School Kingsland Road Burnley Lancashire BB11 3PU
Proposed repair refurbishment and redecoration of existing sash windows.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Burnley | Date: 2024-10-28
View full details - - 41 Brooklands Road Burnley Lancashire BB11 3PR
Notification of intention to fell one Cherry tree ( T5 on the submitted plan) located within the Burnley Wood Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Burnley | Date: 2024-06-07
View full details - - 7 Glendale Close Burnley Lancashire BB11 2RD
Proposed raising and re-orientation of roof, dormers to front and rear, single storey extensions to front and rear and associated alterations.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Burnley | Date: 2024-01-26
View full details - - 230 Todmorden Road Burnley Lancashire BB11 3EZ
All trees (Nos. 1 to 8) on the site plan are Sycamores. Height reducing by 35-50% by a specialised arborist by crowning/trimming to provide sufficient clearance to the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Burnley | Date: 2024-01-09
View full details - - 40 Stoney Street Burnley Lancashire BB11 3PT
Application for crown reduction up to 30% and crown lifting up to 10% including the removal of the branch overhanging the kitchen roof from Copper Beech tree (T1) covered by the Burnley (40 Stoney Str
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Burnley | Date: 2023-02-22
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A brief summary of Burnley Wood in Lancashire
Burnley Wood is a notable district in Burnley, Lancashire, characterized by its boundaries from Parliament Street in the north to Hufling Lane in the south, and stretching from the railway in the west to Todmorden Road in the east. Historically part of the parish of Habergham Eaves, it was integrated into the County Borough of Burnley in 1894. The area also encompasses more affluent regions around Woodgrove Road and Brooklands Road, making it an interesting location for planning applications related to residential and community development.
Property prices in Burnley Wood show an average sale price of £144,576, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Burnley Wood a particularly low-crime area.
Burnley Wood has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Burnley Town Centre, Palatine, Burnley Wood, Top o' th' Town, Canalside. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Burnley Wood planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Burnley Wood
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Burnley Wood. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Burnley Wood.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Burnley Wood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Burnley Wood were discharge of conditions (11), full planning applications (6), outline applications (4).
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
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