Search Bretherton planning applications
14 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Bretherton · updated daily · Chorley Borough Council
Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Land To The West Of Over Hall Farm Barn Flag Lane Bretherton Chorley PR26 9ADAwaiting decisionPrior approval application under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for the proposed change of use of an agricultural building to two dwellinghouses and associated building operations and single storey rear extensionReceived 15 Oct 202626/00928/P3PAO
- Green Lane Farm North Road Bretherton Leyland PR26 9AYAwaiting decisionTwo storey rear extensionReceived 13 Oct 202606/26/00916/FULHH
- Green Lane Farm North Road Bretherton Leyland PR26 9AYAwaiting decisionTwo storey rear extensionReceived 13 Oct 202626/00916/FULHH
- Inglenook Pompian Brow Bretherton Leyland PR26 9AQApprovedConversion of garage to annexe (retrospective)Received 15 Sep 202626/00827/FULHH
- Land West Of Over Hall Farm Barn Flag Lane BrethertonAwaiting decisionErection of 1no. self-build dwelling following the demolition of an agricultural buildingReceived 30 Jul 202626/00676/FUL
Planning in Bretherton
- Approved
- 91%
- 10 of 10 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bretherton in the last 24 months, from Chorley Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Bretherton
Postcode districts
PR26 149 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Chorley Borough Council
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About Bretherton
Bretherton is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Borough of Chorley, Lancashire, nestled southwest of Leyland and east of Tarleton. With a population of 669 as of the 2011 census, this historically rich area is known for its connections to the manor house Bank Hall and its surrounding families. Today, Bretherton primarily serves as a residential community, with many residents commuting to nearby towns for work. The settlement has a population of approximately 675 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chorley district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Bretherton 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 Bretherton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bretherton 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 Bretherton, 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, 16 planning applications were submitted near Bretherton. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (1).