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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Chorley Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
10,713Searchable applications
294Recorded as pending
91%Approval rate · 9,458 approved or refused records
824Refused applications

8,634 approved · 824 refused · 439 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 8 May 2013 to 10 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 15 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas9 mapped area records
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  1. Granted24/00289/NOT

    Notification of intention to install 1no. 10m high wooden pole for the provision of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus

    O/S 9 Mavis Drive Coppull Chorley PR7 5AE

    Received 10 Apr 2024
  2. Granted24/00290/CLPUD

    Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the erection of an open-sided canopy extension

    GA Pet Food Partners Unit 2 Revolution Park Buckshaw Avenue Buckshaw Village Chorley PR7 7DW

    Received 10 Apr 2024
  3. Granted24/00291/FUL

    The demolition of 2no. existing single storey buildings and the erection of 1no. single storey building for agricultural/forestry use.

    Land Rear Of The Haven Preston Road Charnock Richard

    Received 10 Apr 2024
  4. Granted24/00292/TPO

    Application for works to protected trees - Chorley Rural District Council TPO 1 (Euxton) 1967: T1 and T3 Sycamores - Lateral reduction of branches overhanging garden of 4 Fieldside Avenue by up to 3 metres; and T2 Beech - Lateral reduction of branches overhanging 4 Fieldside Avenue by up to 2 metres

    1 Dawbers Lane Euxton Chorley PR7 6DZ

    Received 10 Apr 2024
  5. Granted24/00293/FUL

    Change of use from bank premises to bridal retail shop at ground floor (use class E(a)) and commercial office space at first floor (use class E (c))

    The Royal Bank Of Scotland 22 Market Place Adlington Chorley PR7 4EZ

    Received 10 Apr 2024
  6. Withdrawn24/00294/DIS

    Application to discharge conditions 7 (boundary treatment) and 11 (landscaping) attached to planning permission 21/00439/FULMAJ (Hybrid planning application seeking detailed and outline planning permission for the development of Botany Bay Business Park comprising development of Blocks A to J (37,661 sqm GIA) as follows: detailed planning permission is sought for Blocks C to J (36,996 sqm GIA) for Use Classes E (light industry only), B2 and B8; retention and improvements to existing vehicular access into site off A674; retention of closed access into site from the south (for emergency vehicle access only); new main and secondary circulation roads; servicing and circulation yards and HGV parking; car parking; pedestrian routes; landscaping and public realm; provision and upgrading of ancillary services and infrastructure and diversion of PROW FP26; and outline planning permission (all matters reserved except for means of access) for Block A (181 sqm) for Use Class E (food and drink)/sui generis (hot food takeaway) and Block B (484 sqm) for Use Class E and related access, car parking, circulation and landscaping)

    Botany Bay Canal Mill Botany Bay Chorley PR6 9AF

    Received 11 Apr 2024
  7. Granted24/00295/MNMA

    Minor non material amendment to planning permission ref: 20/00377/FULMAJ (Erection of 115 dwellings with associated parking, landscaping, drainage, pump station, layout of roads and footways and other associated works) to amend the description of development to: "Full planning permission for residential development including associated parking, landscaping, drainage, pump station, the layout of roads and footways and other associated works"

    Land Adjoining Cuerden Residential Park Nell Lane Cuerden

    Received 11 Apr 2024
  8. Granted24/00297/CLEUD

    Certificate of lawfulness for existing use to prove they have made a lawful start on site in order to implement approval 10/00879/FUL - concrete pad foundations put in in 2014

    Boys Farm Leyland Lane Ulnes Walton Leyland PR26 8LB

    Received 15 Apr 2024
  9. Granted24/00298/TPO

    Application for works to protected trees - Chorley BC TPO 8 (Cuerden) 2013: Thinning works to G10, W2, W3 and W4 comprising the removal of up to 50% of trees with a diameter under 150mm (measured at 1.5 above ground level) and the removal of dead, diseased and defective trees

    Cuerden Hall Shady Lane Cuerden Bamber Bridge Preston PR5 6AZ

    Received 15 Apr 2024
  10. Granted24/00299/LBC

    Application for listed building consent for the replacement of the front facade single glazed casement windows with traditional double hung sliding sash windows incorporating 12mm heritage double glazed units

    Carwood House Carwood Lane Whittle-le-woods Chorley PR6 7LW

    Received 15 Apr 2024
  11. Granted24/00300/PIP

    Permission in principle application for the erection of 1no. dwelling

    Land Between 494 And 500 Blackburn Road Higher Wheelton Chorley PR6 8JA

    Received 16 Apr 2024
  12. Granted24/00302/ADV

    Application for advertisement consent for the display of 1no. non illuminated fascia sign

    Crosses Farm Shaw Brow Whittle-le-woods Chorley PR6 7HG

    Received 16 Apr 2024
  13. Withdrawn24/00303/FUL

    change of use of existing dwellinghouse (C3) to childrens care home (C2) to provide care for up to 3 children including use of existing annex for staff office and meeting room.

    1 Crofters Green Euxton Chorley PR7 6LQ

    Received 16 Apr 2024
  14. Granted24/00304/FULHH

    Erection of detached garage

    Pear Tree Cottage Ridley Lane Mawdesley Ormskirk L40 2RE

    Received 16 Apr 2024
  15. Refused24/00305/FUL

    Section 73 application to vary condition no. 2 (approved plans) of planning permission ref: 21/00806/FULHH (Erection of a single storey extension to western elevation incorporating balcony and a two storey extension to eastern elevation incorporating balcony and roof terrace (following demolition of existing attached two storey outbuilding) to alter the design of the extensions, door and window alterations to existing dwelling and insertion of roof lights and erection of single storey extension

    Mill Lane Farm Mill Lane Eccleston Chorley PR7 5PJ

    Received 16 Apr 2024
  16. Refused24/00306/FULHH

    Detached garage to rear of property, 1.8m high garden fence to front and side boundary and new parking area to front (resubmission of 23/00925/FULHH)

    44 Oakwood Road Coppull Chorley PR7 4PB

    Received 16 Apr 2024
  17. Granted24/00307/CLPUD

    Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey side extension

    51 Grove Crescent Adlington Chorley PR6 9RJ

    Received 17 Apr 2024
  18. Granted24/00308/TPO

    Application for works to protected trees - Chorley BC TPO 11 (Euxton) 1987: T6 Oak - prune to give 3 metres clearance from property at 21 Dunnock Drive; and T7 Ash - lateral reduction of one branch overhanging 21 Dunnock Drive by up to 2 metres

    15 Dunrobin Drive Euxton Chorley PR7 6NE

    Received 17 Apr 2024
  19. Granted24/00309/FUL

    Section 73 application to vary condition no.2 (approved plans) attached to planning permission ref: 23/00154/FUL (Two storey extension to link existing single storey Hub building and two storey nursery building, and the provision of a detached hydrotherapy pool building) to amend the appearance of the proposed rear dormer, increase the size of the hydrotherapy building, amend the external landscaping, remove the electric vehicle charging points and add a play area to the rear of the hydrotherapy pool.

    Rainbow Hub NW Ltd Salt Pit Lane Mawdesley Ormskirk L40 2QX

    Received 17 Apr 2024
  20. Granted24/00311/DIS

    Application to discharge condition 15 (Written Scheme of Investigation - archaeology) of planning permission 23/00583/FULMAJ (Section 73 application to vary conditions nos.2 (approved plans) and 3 (approved materials) attached to planning permission ref. 21/00327/FULMAJ (Erection of 76no. affordable dwellings with access, parking, landscaping and all other associated works (including pumping station)) (allowed on appeal - APP/D2320/W/22/3313413) to seek approval for substitute dwellings)

    Land 120M East Of 27 Charter Lane Charnock Richard

    Received 18 Apr 2024
  21. Granted24/00312/NOT

    Notification of intention to upgrade existing electronic communications apparatus (17.8m high tower) involving the replacement of 3no. antennas at 16.5m height on new support poles and offset brackets, installation of 1no. GPS node at 17.82m height on proposed antenna support pole, removal of 3no. mast head amplifiers (MHAs) and 3no. remote radio units (RRUs), installation of 9no. radios (ERS) and 3no. BOBs on proposed 1.5m long poles and installation of ancillary equipment

    Simply Floors At ASC Timber Supplies Steeley Lane Chorley PR6 0RP

    Received 18 Apr 2024
  22. Other decision24/00313/TEL

    Prior approval application under Part 16 Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (As amended) for the installation of 1no. 25m high monopole on concrete base, 4no. dishes and Remote Radio Units (RRU's), BOB's, active routers and associated works

    Bailcast Ltd Unit 8 Chorley North Industrial Park Drumhead Road Chorley PR6 7BX

    Received 22 Apr 2024
  23. Granted24/00314/MNMA

    Minor non-material amendment to planning permission ref 23/00623/FULHH (Single storey rear extension (following demolition of existing conservatory) to change the external materials from brick to render

    15 Smithy Close Brindle Chorley PR6 8NW

    Received 23 Apr 2024
  24. Granted24/00315/DIS

    Application to discharge conditions 7 (materials), 8 (gates and gateposts) and 13 (Himalayan balsam management) attached to planning permission 23/00850/FUL (Erection of detached dwelling following demolition of stables)

    Brown Hill Farm Copthurst Lane Whittle-le-woods Chorley PR6 8LR

    Received 23 Apr 2024

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