What types of planning applications are most common near Chorley?

The most common type of planning application near Chorley is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Chorley, Shropshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Chorley, Shropshire.

Shropshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Chorley are administered by Shropshire Council. View the full Shropshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Chorley

Chorley, located in Lancashire, England, serves as the administrative centre for the Borough of Chorley. Situated approximately 8 miles north of Wigan and 20 miles northwest of Manchester, the town has a rich history rooted in the cotton industry. As of 2020, Chorley had a population of 36,682, making it a vibrant community for potential planning applications and developments.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £212,940 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Shropshire
Parliamentary constituency: South Shropshire
LSOA: Shropshire 029D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

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

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A brief summary of Chorley in Shropshire

Property prices in Chorley show an average sale price of £212,940, 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Chorley includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chorley Covert and Deserts Wood SSSI, Bush Wood and High Wood SSSI; 4 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, 2 planning applications were submitted near Chorley.

The most common application types near Chorley were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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