Clayton-le-Woods, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Clayton-le-Woods, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Clayton-le-Woods are administered by Chorley Borough Council. View the full Chorley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 16,041 (2021)
District: Chorley
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Ribble
- Parliamentary constituency: South Ribble
- LSOA: South Ribble 015A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Clayton-le-Woods.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Clayton-le-Woods.
- 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 Clayton-le-Woods based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Clayton-le-Woods.
- 26/00539/TPO - Fowlers Farm Shady Lane Clayton-le-woods Leyland PR25 5TA
Chorley BC TPO 8 (Clayton-le-Woods) 1996 T9sycamore - Crown raise, cut back from property and crown thin.
Status: Undecided | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-06-22 - - Fowlers Farm Shady Lane Clayton-le-woods Leyland PR25 5TA
Chorley BC TPO 8 (Clayton-le-Woods) 1996 T9sycamore - Crown raise, cut back from property and crown thin.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - 26/00416/FULHH - Cuerden Cottage Shady Lane Clayton-le-woods Leyland PR25 5TA
Part two storey part single storey rear extension, porch portico and new arch head window to front elevation
Status: Undecided | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-05-13 - - 17 Lune Drive Clayton-le-woods Leyland PR25 5SX
Single storey side/rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 20 Lune Drive Clayton-le-woods Leyland PR25 5SX
Section 73 application to vary condition 4 (External Materials) attached to planning permission ref: 25/01092/FULHH (Single storey rear/side extension to existing detached garage) to change the extern
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-02-28
View full details - - 98 Lancaster Lane Clayton-le-woods Leyland PR25 5SP
Raising of existing roof and conversion of roof space into living accommodation, including front and side facing dormer windows and detached outbuilding and front porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 6 Rose Close Clayton-le-Woods Leyland PR25 5TQ
Application for works to protected trees - Chorley BC TPO 8 (Clayton-le-Woods) 1996: T1 and T2 Sycamores - Lateral reduction of lower branches by up to 2 metres to provide clearance from house and dri
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chorley | Date: 2024-08-04
View full details - - Gold Standard Foot Care 50 Lancaster Lane Clayton-Le-Woods Leyland PR25 5SP
Application for works to a protected tree - Chorley BC TPO 6 (Clayton-le-Woods) 2007: T1 Oak - crown raise to 5 metres above road
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chorley | Date: 2023-11-02
View full details - - 111 Lancaster Lane Clayton-Le-Woods Leyland PR25 5SP
Part two storey side/front extension, part single storey rear extension, front porch (following demolition of existing attached porch and garage)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2023-10-03
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A brief summary of Clayton-le-Woods in Lancashire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Clayton-le-Woods a particularly low-crime area.
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Planning Activity in Clayton-le-Woods
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Clayton-le-Woods. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Clayton-le-Woods.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Clayton-le-Woods were full planning applications (13), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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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.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.