Chorley, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chorley, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · Town
Planning applications in Chorley are administered by Chorley Borough Council. View the full Chorley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £255,839 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chorley
- Parliamentary constituency: Chorley
- LSOA: Chorley 012E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chorley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chorley.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Chorley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Chorley.
- - Temptation 11 Chapel Street Chorley PR7 1BN
Change of use of no.11 Chapel Street from a shop to a cafe and bar
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - 26/00592/FUL - Temptation 11 Chapel Street Chorley PR7 1BN
Change of use of no.11 Chapel Street from a shop to a cafe and bar
Status: Undecided | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-07-08 - 26/00480/FUL - NatWest 46 - 48 Market Street Chorley PR7 2SE
Relocation and replacement of ATM, relocation of letterbox and new ramp, steps, upstand wall, landing and handrail (following removal of existing ramp, steps, upstand wall and handrail)
Status: Undecided | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-06-02 - 26/00434/FUL - Morrisons Petrol Station Brooke Street Chorley PR7 3BE
Erection of new jet washing bays, a plant room, valeting bays and associated air and vacuum units, new car wash lane (following removal of existing parking bays, jet wash bays and valeting bays) and a
Status: Undecided | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-05-26 - - Chorley United Reformed Church Hollinshead Street Chorley PR7 1EP
Application to discharge condition 7 (intrusive site investigations and foundation detail) attached to planning permission 19/01102/FUL (Erection of extension and alterations and refurbishment of exis
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Lancashire County Council Chorley Central Library Union Street Chorley PR7 1EB
Consultation from Lancashire County Council on application ref: LCC/2026/0009 (Replacement of Library roof and the creation of a new access to the public car park and a new staff-only car park)
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Chorleian House 49 - 51 St Thomas Road Chorley
Prior approval application under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class M(a) of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the proposed change of use of nos
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Chorley Methodist Church Hall Gillibrand Walks Chorley
Outline application for the erection of a three storey building comprising 14no. one bedroom living units for over 55's (following demolition of existing Sunday school building) with all matters reser
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - CS Travel/Four Sixes/Eccleston Private Hire/Star Cars/Four F Unit 2 Hollinshead Street Chorley PR7 1EP
Application for advertisement consent for the display of a single freestanding digital display operating between 07:00 and 23:00 hours.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - The Old Vicarage 84 Gillibrand Walks Chorley PR7 2HF
Section 73 application to remove condition 5 (incidental use only) of planning permission ref. 11/00560/FUL (Erection of a single storey dwelling to the rear of 84 Gillibrand Walks (amendment to plann
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Chorley Borough Council Depot Bengal Street Chorley PR7 1SA
Application to discharge condition 14 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) and the statutory biodiversity net gain condition of planning permission ref. (25/00330/CB3MAJ) Erection of 2no. three st
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Standish Street Chorley
Notification of intention to replace an existing 20m streetpole supporting 6no. antennas with a 20m streetpole supporting 9no. antennas, and ancillary works thereto
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Chorley Railway Station Chapel Street Chorley PR7 1BS
Prior approval application under Part 18, Class A to Schedule 2 of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for the installation of lifts along with associated
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Unit 5 Market Walk Extension Union Street Chorley PR7 1FD
1no. Nando's face and halo illuminated fascia sign, 1no. internally illuminated hanging sign, 1no. internally illuminated internal menu board
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Printing.com 11 St Georges Street Chorley PR7 2AA
Application to discharge condition no. 3 (materials) of listed building consent ref: 24/00869/LBC (Application for listed building consent for the change of use of no. 11 St George's Street to a 16no.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - Jubilee House 15 Queens Road Chorley PR7 1JU
Prior approval application under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class M(a) of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) for the proposed change of no.15 Queens Road fr
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - NATIONAL TYRES AND AUTOCARE Castle Street Chorley PR7 3BU
Installation of 2no. roller shutter doors to western side elevation of existing building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - 65 Anderton Street Chorley PR7 2AY
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-02-08
View full details - - Cambridge Weight Plan Centre Chorley 4 Cunliffe Street Chorley PR7 2BD
Prior approval application under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class M(a) of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the proposed change of use of no.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - Standish House Standish Street Chorley PR7 3AJ
Application to discharge condition 16 (broadband strategy) attached to planning permission 20/01134/FULMAJ (Change of use from former 'printworks' to 30no. residential apartments, including partial de
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-01-15
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A brief summary of Chorley in Lancashire
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 £255,839, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Chorley a particularly low-crime area.
Chorley has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: St George's, Chorley, St Laurence's, Chorley. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Chorley includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Chorley
In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Chorley. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Chorley.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Chorley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Chorley were full planning applications (15), outline applications (15), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 28% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 43 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 28 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 22 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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