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Planning in Clayton-le-Woods

Approved
92%
36 of 37 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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About Clayton-le-Woods

Clayton-le-Woods is a sizeable village and civil parish located in the Borough of Chorley, Lancashire. As of the 2011 census, it boasts a population of 14,532, which includes the nearby Cuerden civil parish. This growing community presents various opportunities for planning applications in the area, reflecting its development potential within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 16,041 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chorley district.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Clayton-le-Woods 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 Clayton-le-Woods, 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, 49 planning applications were submitted near Clayton-le-Woods. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (14), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Clayton-le-Woods?
In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near Clayton-le-Woods. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Clayton-le-Woods?
The average planning decision time near Clayton-le-Woods is 65 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 Clayton-le-Woods?
The planning approval rate near Clayton-le-Woods is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Clayton-le-Woods?
The most common type of planning application near Clayton-le-Woods is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Clayton-le-Woods?
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