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Planning in Adlington

Approved
89%
87 of 94 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Adlington in the last 24 months, from Chorley Borough Council's planning register.

Decided by Chorley Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Adlington

Postcode districts

PR6 327 applications in the last 12 monthsPR7 414 applications in the last 12 monthsBL6 269 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Chorley Borough Council

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About Adlington

Adlington is a village and civil parish located in the Borough of Chorley, Lancashire, just 3 miles south of Chorley and near the scenic West Pennine Moors. Established as a separate parish in 1842, Adlington thrived on textile and coal mining industries until their decline in the 1960s. With a population of 6,010 as of the 2011 census, the village features the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, home to White Bear Marina, the largest marina on the canal, making it a notable area for planning applications related to residential and recreational developments. The town has a population of approximately 6,572 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chorley district.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Adlington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.thelocalchannel.co.uk/adlington.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Adlington, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 115 planning applications were submitted near Adlington. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (29), outline applications (20), telecoms (10). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Adlington?
In the last 24 months, 115 planning applications were submitted near Adlington. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Adlington?
The average planning decision time near Adlington is 59 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Adlington?
The planning approval rate near Adlington is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Adlington?
The most common type of planning application near Adlington is full planning applications, with 29 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Adlington?
You can search and track planning applications near Adlington on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.