Burnley landlord licensing
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For landlords in Burnley, the council's published position is: selective licensing covering Burnley Wood/Healey Wood & Leyland Road; Trinity, Daneshouse, Gannow, Queensgate & Padiham. Mandatory HMO licensing also applies, as it does across England.
| Selective licensing | |
|---|---|
| Status | yes (several designations) |
| Area / wards | Burnley Wood/Healey Wood & Leyland Road; Trinity, Daneshouse, Gannow, Queensgate & Padiham |
| Start | Check with the council |
| End | 20 July 2027 / 26 April 2030 |
| Additional HMO licensing | |
| Status | Check with the council |
| Area / wards | Check with the council |
| Start | Check with the council |
| End | Check with the council |
| Mandatory HMO licensing | Check with the council |
| Fees as stated by the official source | new 2026 proposal consultation ends 18 Oct 2026; other details: check with the council |
| Official source | https://burnley.gov.uk/housing/private-rented-sector/selective-licensing/designated-areas-in-burnley/ |
| Last checked | 12 October 2026 |
What this means for landlords
If your property is in the selective licensing area, you need a licence for each rented home there, not just for HMOs. The scheme runs until 20 July 2027 / 26 April 2030.
Fees: new 2026 proposal consultation ends 18 Oct 2026; other details: check with the council
Burnley licensing FAQs
Do I need a property licence to rent out a home in Burnley?
For landlords in Burnley, the council's published position is: selective licensing covering Burnley Wood/Healey Wood & Leyland Road; Trinity, Daneshouse, Gannow, Queensgate & Padiham.
How much is a landlord licence in Burnley?
As stated on the official source: new 2026 proposal consultation ends 18 Oct 2026; other details: check with the council.
When does the licensing scheme in Burnley end?
Per the official source, selective licensing runs until 20 July 2027 / 26 April 2030.
When was this page last checked?
We last checked the official source on 12 October 2026. Schemes change, so confirm with the council before you apply.
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