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Planning in Whittle-le-Woods

Approved
89%
54 of 61 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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About Whittle-le-Woods

Whittle-le-Woods is a civil parish and village located in the Borough of Chorley, Lancashire, England. As of the 2011 census, it boasts a population of 5,434 residents, making it a vibrant community with potential for various planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,813 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chorley district.

Property prices in Whittle-le-Woods show an average sale price of £255,839, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whittle-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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Whittle-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, 72 planning applications were submitted near Whittle-le-Woods. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were outline applications (9), full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (5). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Whittle-le-Woods?
In the last 24 months, 72 planning applications were submitted near Whittle-le-Woods. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Whittle-le-Woods?
The average planning decision time near Whittle-le-Woods is 58 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 Whittle-le-Woods?
The planning approval rate near Whittle-le-Woods is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Whittle-le-Woods?
The most common type of planning application near Whittle-le-Woods is outline applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Whittle-le-Woods?
You can search and track planning applications near Whittle-le-Woods on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.