Green Lane Mill , Stockbridge Road, Padiham

Pending PA/2026/0170 - Change of use
Council
Date received
4 May 2026
Date validated
4 May 2026
Postcode
BB12
Type
Change of use

Description

Change of use from vehicle recycling centre (sui generis) to Class B2 (General Industrial) and Class E(g) (Uses which can be carried out in a residential area without detriment to its amenity).

Burnley
Planning Authority Score
5.9/10
Average
#103 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Burnley is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #65 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Burnley decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #147 of 292
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #143 of 292
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #65 of 292
41%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #154 of 292
74%
Minor dwellings approved
27 decided (1-9 homes)
92%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
76%
Change of use approved
21 decided
300
Total decisions
37 refused in 2025