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This page includes the scheme records we currently hold, but council policies and boundaries can change. Treat it as a researched starting point and verify the latest position on the official council pages before acting.
Based on publicly available information, we show the licensing status we currently hold for Burnley Borough Council, highlight mandatory HMO rules, and link you to official council sources for verification where we currently have them.
Confirm the current scheme boundary, licence fee, exemptions, application route, and any recent policy changes on the council website before making decisions.
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These options are designed to save research time, improve clarity, and support decision-making. Final reliance should still be tied back to the relevant council and, where necessary, professional advice.
Enter a postcode to see whether it appears to fall within a licensing scheme area, then verify the result with the council.
Mandatory licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across the entire borough of Burnley. Applies to properties occupied by 5 or more people forming 2 or more households who share amenities.
As of 14 October 2024, an Article 4 Direction is in effect requiring lawful planning use before applying. Contact: hmo@burnley.gov.uk / 01282 477299. Required documents include EPC, Gas Safe Certificate, EICR, tenancy agreement, floor plan, emergency lighting certificate, fire risk assessment, and fire alarm certificate. Property types covered: Properties occupied by 5 or more people forming 2 or more households sharing kitchen, toilet, or bathroom facilities. Excludes purpose-built apartment blocks with 3 or more self-contained flats.. Exemptions or exclusions: Purpose-built apartment blocks with three or more self-contained units are excluded from licensing requirements. Exemption/temporary exemption notices available..
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
Selective licensing for privately rented properties in the Burnley Wood with Healey Wood and Leyland Road designated areas. These areas were among the original designations in Burnley's selective licensing scheme.
Street list available at https://burnley.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/All-areas-street-list-2025.pdf. Property eligibility checker at https://propertylicensing.burnley.gov.uk/apply/selector/section/1/ Property types covered: All privately rented properties within the designated areas unless exempt. Exemptions or exclusions: Exemptions and temporary exemption notices available via application portal.
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
Selective licensing for privately rented properties in the Trinity, Daneshouse, Gannow, Queensgate, and Padiham designated areas.
Street list available at https://burnley.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/All-areas-street-list-2025.pdf. Property eligibility checker at https://propertylicensing.burnley.gov.uk/apply/selector/section/1/ Property types covered: All privately rented properties within the designated areas unless exempt. Exemptions or exclusions: Exemptions and temporary exemption notices available via application portal.
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
These public research signals help show how recently this page was reviewed and what still needs checking before you rely on it.
Last reviewed
27 March 2026
Research confidence
Medium (68/100)
Sources checked
12
Core fee amounts, covered areas, scheme types, and contact details were clearly extracted. However, selective licensing scheme exact start and end dates were not explicitly stated on any page. The street list PDF was not machine-readable. The public register URL found is for representations/public comments rather than a full licensed properties register. Additional HMO licensing confirmed as not in operation.
Supporting sources
All councils in England must operate mandatory HMO licensing. This applies to properties with 5 or more occupants forming 2 or more separate households, regardless of location. If your property meets these criteria, you must apply for a mandatory HMO licence from Burnley Borough Council.
Mandatory licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across the entire borough of Burnley. Applies to properties occupied by 5 or more people forming 2 or more households who share amenities.
As of 14 October 2024, an Article 4 Direction is in effect requiring lawful planning use before applying. Contact: hmo@burnley.gov.uk / 01282 477299. Required documents include EPC, Gas Safe Certificate, EICR, tenancy agreement, floor plan, emergency lighting certificate, fire risk assessment, and fire alarm certificate. Property types covered: Properties occupied by 5 or more people forming 2 or more households sharing kitchen, toilet, or bathroom facilities. Excludes purpose-built apartment blocks with 3 or more self-contained flats.. Exemptions or exclusions: Purpose-built apartment blocks with three or more self-contained units are excluded from licensing requirements. Exemption/temporary exemption notices available..
In addition to licensing, all private landlords in England must comply with these requirements:
Use these routes to move from the Burnley Borough Council summary into the most relevant next action for your property, role, or research task.
Landlord with a standard let→
Start with a postcode if you want a property-specific route before relying on the council summary alone.
Shared occupancy or possible HMO→
Use the HMO checker if occupier numbers, households, or room-sharing could change the answer.
Check if a property has an HMO licence→
Use this if you need to check whether a property holds an HMO licence, or find the council's public HMO register.
Investor, buyer, or conveyancer→
Use the due diligence guide if this council page is part of a purchase, refinance, or pre-letting review.
Letting agent or portfolio manager→
Preview the monitoring route if you need ongoing watchlists and recurring scheme-change visibility.
Understand selective licensing rules→
Read the guide if you want the broader legal background on how selective licensing works alongside this council page.
Need the area-based route→
Use the selective licensing page if the real question is whether a standard rented home sits inside a designated area.
Tenant checking landlord compliance→
Use the tenant guide if you rent a property and want to check whether your landlord holds the right licence.
Important disclaimer
This tool provides general information about landlord licensing schemes in England. Results are based on publicly available data and may not reflect recent changes. This is not legal advice. Always verify licensing requirements directly with your local council before making decisions.
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