The development control team deals with all applications for planning permission.
The team also handles appeals about planning permission, listed building and advertisement consents, and works on tree protection issues.
The team is here to help you if you are making an application - and also to help you have your say about planning applications.
It advises developers and householders, gives pre-application advice - and investigates possible breaches of planning control.team advises developers and householders, gives pre-application advice, and investigates possible breaches of planning control.
To get more information on planning issues, and how we can help you, click on the headings below, or the links 'in this section' on the right.
Calls and contact with Development Control
New procedures for handling calls from the public
With effect from 20th July 2020
Planning Support staff will be available to receive phone calls during the following times:
Tuesday to Thursday 10am – 12noon
The contact number is: 01282 425011
Please note that calls will not be received outside of the above times.
Due to the limited number of calls we can take we request that you contact us by email at: planning@burnley.gov.uk and only by phone if you are unable to do so.
We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
Do I need planning permission for the work I want to do?
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?
Do I need to check things out with building control?
Remember that even if planning permission is not required for the work you want to do, you may still need to apply for approval under the building regulations. Find out more here.
Application search facility (takes you to our dedicated planning applications site- 'Public Access')
Making your views known
Click here for information on how to submit your comments on planning applications to Burnley Council.
Planning Committees
Planning enforcement
Planning Applications - Data Protection And Security
Fair Obtaining Notice