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Planning in Chorley

Only 8 decisions near Chorley in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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Around Chorley

Postcode districts

WS7 87 applications in the last 12 monthsWS13 160 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Lichfield District Council

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About Chorley

Chorley is a town located in Lancashire, England, serving as the administrative centre of the Borough of Chorley. Positioned 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 significant area for potential planning applications and developments within the region. It sits within the Farewell and Chorley district.

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

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, 9 planning applications were submitted near Chorley.

The most common types were amendments (2), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Chorley?
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Chorley.
What types of planning applications are most common near Chorley?
The most common type of planning application near Chorley is amendment applications, with 2 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.