Article 4 directions in Burnley
These remove specific permitted development rights in defined areas. Check whether your street is inside one before relying on the national limits.
- Article 4 Direction: Houses in Multiple OccupationCheck with the council2024
- Article 4 Direction: Houses in Multiple OccupationCheck with the council2024
- Article 4 Direction: Houses in Multiple OccupationCheck with the council2024
- Article 4 Direction: Houses in Multiple OccupationCheck with the council2024
- Article 4 Direction: Houses in Multiple OccupationCheck with the council2024
- Article 4 Direction: Houses in Multiple OccupationCheck with the council2024
- Article 4 Direction: Houses in Multiple OccupationCheck with the council2024
- Article 4 Direction: Houses in Multiple OccupationCheck with the council2024
- Article 4 Direction: Houses in Multiple OccupationCheck with the council2024
- Article 4 Direction: Land off Shay Lane BriercliffeCheck with the council1975
- Article 4 Direction: Land at Hollins Farm, Red Lees Rd Cliviger/WorsthorneChange of use2007
- Article 4 Direction: Land at Hollins Farm, Red Lees Rd Cliviger/WorsthorneChange of use2007
From planning.data.gov.uk, Sep 2026. Councils publish at different levels of detail — confirm the scope of any direction with Burnley Borough Council.
Conservation areas
Each links to its own page: boundary map, what it changes, and the council’s appraisal.
What you can build in Burnley
The national limits for a semi-detached house with full permitted development rights. Inside a conservation area or Article 4 area, some of these need planning permission.
Getting a Lawful Development Certificate from Burnley Borough Council
Apply through the Planning Portal. Decisions usually take up to 8 weeks. Your report tells you whether you need one — and includes the drawings checklist.
Burnley Borough Council website ↗Nearby councils