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Planning in Andertons Mill

Approved
74%
17 of 21 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

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Around Andertons Mill

Postcode districts

PR7 414 applications in the last 12 monthsL40 301 applications in the last 12 monthsWN6 204 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 Andertons Mill

Andertons Mill is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Hilldale in West Lancashire, England. Hilldale, which includes the village of Hill Dale, was established as a separate civil parish in 1999, previously being part of Wrightington. As of the 2011 census, the population of Hilldale was recorded at 581, making it a small yet distinct community within the region, relevant for planning applications and local development initiatives. It sits within the Hill Dale district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Andertons Mill area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Andertons Mill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Andertons Mill has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Andertons Mill 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 Andertons Mill, 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, 26 planning applications were submitted near Andertons Mill. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (9), outline applications (5), amendments (3).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Andertons Mill?
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Andertons Mill. The approval rate is 74%.
How long do planning decisions take near Andertons Mill?
The average planning decision time near Andertons Mill is 78 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 Andertons Mill?
The planning approval rate near Andertons Mill is 74%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Andertons Mill?
The most common type of planning application near Andertons Mill is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Andertons Mill?
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