Cowling, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cowling, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Cowling are administered by Chorley Borough Council. View the full Chorley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Cowling
Cowling, located in Lancashire, is a village that offers a blend of rural charm and community spirit. Known for its picturesque landscapes and traditional architecture, it is an area of interest for potential developers and planners. The village's planning applications may involve residential projects or local business developments, making it a focal point for those looking to invest in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Chorley
- Parliamentary constituency: Chorley
- LSOA: Chorley 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cowling.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cowling.
- 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 Cowling based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Cowling.
- 26/00451/FUL - 3 Croft Road Chorley PR6 0QD
Change of Use from a dwellinghouse (C3) to a 6 bed HMO (C4)
Status: Undecided | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-05-22 - - 39 Cowling Brow Chorley PR6 0QE
Change of use of a 2 bedroom dwelling to a 5 bedroom HMO (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 38 Cowling Brow Chorley PR6 0QF
Application for a certification of lawfulness for a proposed rear dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 33 Canal Walk Chorley PR6 0TW
Erection of a detached garage/store
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Nova Unisex Hair And Beauty Lounge 37 Cowling Brow Chorley PR6 0QE
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the use of the property, most recently used as a hairdressers, as a dog grooming salon under Use Class E (c) (iii) between the hours Monday-Friday 8am t
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-05-11
View full details - - 34 Haworth Road Chorley PR6 9FG
First floor rear extension above existing sunroom, and single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2025-05-02
View full details - - Kenyon Funeral Services 182 Eaves Lane Chorley PR6 0AU
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: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2024-11-22
View full details - - 10 Valley View Chorley PR6 0QW
Notification of a proposed single storey rear extension measuring 6m in depth, with eaves height of 2.88m, and a maximum height of 2.88m
Status: Rejected | Council: Chorley | Date: 2024-11-17
View full details - - 15 Canterbury Street Chorley PR6 0LW
Part two storey/part single storey side/rear extension (following demolition of existing garage and rear extension)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2023-05-20
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A brief summary of Cowling in Lancashire
Cowling, located in Lancashire, is a village that offers a blend of rural charm and community spirit. Known for its picturesque landscapes and traditional architecture, it is an area of interest for potential developers and planners. The village's planning applications may involve residential projects or local business developments, making it a focal point for those looking to invest in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cowling a particularly low-crime area.
Cowling has one conservation area within its boundaries: St George's, Chorley. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Cowling includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cowling 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.
Planning Activity in Cowling
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Cowling. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Cowling.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Cowling were full planning applications (10), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 34% 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, 3 medium-scale applications, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
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