Burnley

DistrictEngland

Local plan adopted· Jul 2018

Performance

NPPF · MHCLG PS1/PS2 · 2025-Q2–2026-Q1

Approval rate

87.8%

1.8 pts above the England average

Decisions on time

95%

5 pts above the England average

Applications / year

316

decided in the reporting year

Standard-method local housing need: 51 dwellings a year.

Local plan

PlanLocal Plan 2012-2032
Adopted31 Jul 2018
DocumentAdopted plan

Community Infrastructure Levy

StatusNo charging schedule, s106 may still apply

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