The Council recently moved to a new system for processing planning applications. Our new portal contains both building control and planning applications. Following user feedback, we will shortly be making some simple changes to improve the user experience.
Comments in the Public Register
To comment on an application that is under consideration, search for the application using the address or reference number, then click Comments. Click the blue button “Comment” button to enter your details and have your say. Please note that comments made online will not be visible to other people using the site.
If you experience any issues, then please contact Planning Services by e-mail at: planning@burnley.gov.uk or by telephone on 01282 477187
Planning Documents
Planning application documents, decision notices, approved plans, notices relating to the discharge of conditions, and Section 106 Agreements (where applicable) can be viewed on the Council’s Public Access website above.
If historic planning documents are not available online, we may be able to provide copies on request where these are held within the Council’s records.
The Council is unable to provide legal advice or informal opinions regarding compliance with planning conditions, compliance with planning obligations, the implementation of planning permissions, or whether a breach of planning control may exist.
Where requested, we can make enquiries with the Council’s Finance Team and confirm whether records indicate that any financial contributions payable under a Section 106 Agreement have been received by the Council. However, this should not be relied upon as confirmation that all obligations under the agreement have been satisfied.
If formal written confirmation relating to compliance with planning conditions is required, an application for Confirmation of Compliance with Conditions may be submitted to the Council. The current application fee is £309.
For conveyancing purposes, formal planning information should also be obtained through the Local Land Charges and CON29 search process.