Burnley begins work on new masterplan

Burnley Council, in partnership with the University of Central Lancashire and Burnley Football Club, have appointed BDP as lead consultants to develop an ambitious new masterplan for Burnley Town Centre and the adjoining Weavers’ Triangle area.

The new masterplan will take into account changes in the national and local economy and in the retail and leisure trends markets, complementing the recently published Local Plan Proposed Submission Document, which sets out a high growth strategy for the borough, with new sites for aspirational housing and extensions to the successful business parks along the M65 corridor.

“We were delighted to announce the opening of Primark in Burnley Town Centre early 2018 and the new masterplan will develop a focussed strategy going forward to promote the ongoing potential in Burnley’s town centre, unlock further development, attract new businesses and residential development and help to secure external funding to fund the next phase of plans."