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265 in the last 90 days74 in the last 3034 in the last 1485% approveddecisions typically take 65 days

Source: Chorley Borough Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 389 · received or decided in the last 90 days

46 Deerfold Astley Village Chorley PR7 1UH
Erection of a fence
PendingReceived 21 Oct 202626/00886/FULHH
Breworth Manor Marsh Lane Brindle Chorley PR6 8NZ
Part-retrospective Listed Building Consent for the retention of two oak gate posts and the installation of timber double gates
PendingReceived 21 Oct 202626/00912/LBC
Peewit Farm Moor Road Anglezarke Chorley PR6 9DQ
Application to discharge condition 4 (External facing materials - phase 1), 5 (Boundary details - phase 1), 6 (Levels - phase 1), 7 (Landscaping - Phase 1), 9 (Watermain protection - phase 1), 10 (Wastewater Drainage design - phase 1) and 11 (Drainage scheme - phase1) attached to planning permission 26/00361/FUL (Section 73 application to vary conditions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16 and 19 attached to planning permission 22/01070/FUL (Erection of three detached dwellinghouses following demolition of existing workshop and storage buildings) to alter the position of house type 2 and enable phased delivery)
PendingReceived 21 Oct 202626/00938/DIS
2 Dalmuir Place Buckshaw Village Chorley PR7 7FW
Application for works to a protected tree - Chorley BC TPO 3 (Whittle-le-Woods) 2007; Oak tree, Reduction of branches up to 3 foot away from property.
PendingReceived 21 Oct 202626/00933/TPO
Sunnymount 131 Birkacre Brow Coppull Chorley PR7 3QD
Erection of double garage, single storey side and single storey rear extension and creation of hardstanding
PendingReceived 20 Oct 202626/00920/FULHH

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Chorley Borough Council received?

Chorley Borough Council received 1,236 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 85%.

How long does Chorley Borough Council take to decide applications?

Chorley Borough Council takes an average of 65 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Chorley Borough Council?

Chorley Borough Council approves 85% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Chorley Borough Council?

Submit your representation to Chorley Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Chorley Borough Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Chorley Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Chorley Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 213 appeals were lodged against Chorley Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 34% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Chorley Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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About Chorley Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Chorley Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Chorley Borough Council oversees a local government district with borough status in Lancashire, England. Centered around the town of Chorley, which is unincorporated, the borough includes several charming villages and hamlets, such as Adlington, Buckshaw Village, Croston, Eccleston, Euxton, and Whittle-le-Woods. This diverse area offers a range of planning opportunities and developments for residents and businesses alike.

The council area encompasses 56 towns and villages, including Adlington and Chorley. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Chorley Borough Council received 1,236 planning applications. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (215), outline applications (187), discharge of conditions (68). 23 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

213 planning appeals were lodged against Chorley Borough Council decisions, of which 60 were allowed and 114 were dismissed (34% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Chorley Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Chorley Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.