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Planning in Anderton

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

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

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Around Anderton

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 Anderton

Anderton is a civil parish located in the Borough of Chorley, Lancashire, and has become a suburb of Adlington, situated 5 miles northwest of Bolton. The parish encompasses the Rivington Reservoirs and includes the village of Grimeford. As of the 2011 census, Anderton's population stood at 1,316, reflecting a growth from 1,206 in 2001, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,330 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chorley district.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Anderton 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Anderton, 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 Anderton. 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 Anderton?
In the last 24 months, 115 planning applications were submitted near Anderton. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Anderton?
The average planning decision time near Anderton 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 Anderton?
The planning approval rate near Anderton is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Anderton?
The most common type of planning application near Anderton is full planning applications, with 29 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Anderton?
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