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38 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Chorley · updated daily · Chorley Borough Council

Planning in Chorley

Approved
86%
81 of 92 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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Around Chorley

Postcode districts

PR7 414 applications in the last 12 monthsPR6 327 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 Chorley

Chorley is a vibrant town in Lancashire, serving as the administrative centre of the Borough of Chorley. Located 8 miles north of Wigan and 20 miles northwest of Manchester, it has a rich history rooted in the cotton industry. As of 2020, Chorley had a population of 36,682, making it a key area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.

Property prices in Chorley show an average sale price of £241,882, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Chorley has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Chorley, 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 Chorley. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were outline applications (15), full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (6).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Chorley?
In the last 24 months, 115 planning applications were submitted near Chorley. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Chorley?
The average planning decision time near Chorley is 55 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 Chorley?
The planning approval rate near Chorley is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Chorley?
The most common type of planning application near Chorley is outline applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Chorley?
You can search and track planning applications near Chorley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.