Planning

Welcome to Planning Services at Burnley Borough Council. Please bear with us whilst we update these pages. For advice please contact us on 01282 425011 or email us at planning@burnley.gov.uk.

Is Permission Needed?
Help and advice on whether planning permission is required, or Listed Building, Conservation Area, Advertisement or other consents are needed.

How to make an application
Find out about applying online, downloading forms, paying fees and how to make sure your application is complete.

What happens after we receive your application?
Find out how your application is registered and processed, how we consult on your application, what comments can be taken into account, and how the decision will be made.

Making your views known
How to submit your comments on planning applications to Burnley Borough Council.

Application search facility
Search our online planning register for applications, appeals and decisions. You can also view the weekly list and monthly list of decisions.

Planning Committees
Where decisions on planning applications and planning policies are made. Find the dates of meetings, view agendas, reports and find out how to speak at committee.

Planning policies
Read the Local Plan and other policies which govern planning applications in your area. View maps and download local policy documents.

Planning appeals
Guidance on the appeals process, or go to our register to search for planning appeals. Submit your appeal online to the Planning Inspectorate, or download appeal forms.

Planning enforcement
Report suspected breaches of planning control online, and view guidance on the Enforcement process. Search the Enforcement register for action taken.

Building control
If a planning application is not required you may still need to apply under building regulations. Find out more here.

About Us
Information and contact details for the Planning Teams.