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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
10,846Searchable applications
294Recorded as pending
91%Approval rate · 9,581 approved or refused records
836Refused applications

8,745 approved · 836 refused · 443 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

More application records

  1. Granted24/00572/TPO

    Application for works to a protected tree - Chorley BC TPO 12 (Whittle-le-Woods) 1992: T1 Ash - Crown reduce by 30 percent

    40 Royton Drive Whittle-le-Woods Chorley PR6 7HJ

    Received 4 Jul 2024
  2. Granted24/00573/MNMA

    Minor non-material amendment to planning permission 22/00769/FUL (Demolition of existing semi-detached dwelling and outbuildings, rebuilding the end gable of no.19 and the erection of a detached dwelling) to include rooms in attic space and 2no. rooflights

    21 New Street Mawdesley L40 2QN

    Received 5 Jul 2024
  3. Granted24/00574/MNMA

    Minor non-material amendment to planning permission 24/00329/FULHH (Garden room) to change the approved site layout plan and cross section drawing listed in condition 2

    11 Kittiwake Road Heapey Chorley PR6 9BA

    Received 5 Jul 2024
  4. Granted24/00575/FUL

    Change of use of domestic outbuilding to 1 no. residential property, incorporating a single storey side extension and external alterations.

    Brook Farmhouse Hall Lane Mawdesley Ormskirk L40 2QY

    Received 5 Jul 2024
  5. Refused24/00576/FUL

    Demolition of 6 no. outbuildings and the erection of 2 no. detached two storey dwellings.

    Land 134M South West Of Hand Lane End Farm Hand Lane Mawdesley

    Received 5 Jul 2024
  6. Granted24/00578/FUL

    Installation of an external roller shutter on the front facade

    Marked 4 Life 60 Market Street Chorley PR7 2SE

    Received 8 Jul 2024
  7. Granted24/00579/TCON

    Notification of proposed works to trees within a conservation area involving the felling of 2no. white poplars and 2no. silver birch

    Bretherton Congregational Church South Road Bretherton Leyland PR26 9AJ

    Received 8 Jul 2024
  8. Granted24/00580/TPO

    Application for works to protected trees - Chorley BC TPO 4 (Heath Charnock) 1992: T1 Ash, T2 Ash and T3 Ash - Pollard

    9 Olde Stoneheath Court Heath Charnock Chorley PR6 9EH

    Received 8 Jul 2024
  9. Granted24/00581/FULHH

    External alterations to existing garage in order to facilitate provision of habitable accommodation (retrospective)

    2 Morris Way Chorley PR7 3DG

    Received 8 Jul 2024
  10. Granted24/00582/NOT

    Notification of intention to upgrade existing electronic communications apparatus (26m Lattice Tower) involving the installation of 3no. antennas, 6no. remote radio units, 3no. BOBs, 1no. GPS module, installation of 3no. ground level BOBs on a gantry pole and the upgrade of an existing ground level cabin

    Camelot Theme Park Park Hall Road Charnock Richard Chorley PR7 5LP

    Received 9 Jul 2024
  11. Granted24/00583/FUL

    Two storey rear extension to both properties, following the removal of an existing single storey extension

    129 & 131 School Lane Brinscall Chorley PR6 8PS

    Received 9 Jul 2024
  12. Granted24/00585/MNMA

    Minor non-material amendment to planning permission 24/00010/FULHH (First floor front extension to provide balcony and canopy) to amend the approved materials

    11 Duxbury Hall Road Chorley PR7 4AT

    Received 5 Jul 2024
  13. Granted24/00586/FUL

    Construction of sand paddock, erection of 6no. floodlights and erection of perimeter fence

    Land And Buildings At Old Withnells Farm Trigg Lane Heapey Chorley PR6 9BZ

    Received 10 Jul 2024
  14. Granted24/00587/DIS

    Application to discharge conditions 10 (historic investigation and building recording of the grade II listed stable block and cinder path tunnel), 11 (topographic earthworks survey, historic building recording and test pit and trial trench evaluation) and 12 (details of conservatory) of listed building consent ref. 21/00531/LBC (Application for listed building consent for works to the Grade II* listed hall to facilitate a change of use of vacant care home (Use Class C2) to residential dwelling (Use Class C3) including internal and external repair/refurbishment works and alterations; extension including orangery, staircase enclosure and creation of swimming pool with glazed enclosure)

    Cuerden Hall Shady Lane Cuerden Bamber Bridge Preston PR5 6AZ

    Received 10 Jul 2024
  15. Granted24/00588/DIS

    Application to discharge conditions 10 (historic investigation and building recording of the grade II listed stable block and cinder path tunnel), 11 (topographic earthworks survey, historic building recording and test pit and trial trench evaluation) and 12 (details of conservatory) of listed building consent ref. 21/00532/LBC (Application for listed building consent for works to the Grade II listed stables to facilitate a change of use of vacant care home (Use Class C2) to residential dwelling (Use Class C3) with associated staff and guest accommodation; internal and external repair/refurbishment works and alterations; selective demolition; and two storey extension to service buildings in south west corner of stableyard)

    Cuerden Hall Shady Lane Cuerden Bamber Bridge Preston PR5 6AZ

    Received 10 Jul 2024
  16. Granted24/00590/FUL

    Conversion of barns to 1no. dwelling and outbuilding and erection of 2no. dwellings along with other associated development, following the demolition of remaining buildings

    Wood Lane Farm Wood Lane Mawdesley Ormskirk L40 2RL

    Received 11 Jul 2024
  17. Withdrawn24/00591/FULHH

    Installation of air source heat pump system to the rear wall of house

    8 Mortimer Place Clayton-le-woods Leyland PR25 5AJ

    Received 11 Jul 2024
  18. Granted24/00592/DIS

    Application to discharge condition 44 (Access Arrangement to Block A) 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 Jul 2024
  19. Other decision24/00593/AGR

    Agricultural determination for the erection of a building for hay/straw and machinery storage

    Barbers Moor Farm Moor Road Croston Leyland PR26 9HQ

    Received 12 Jul 2024
  20. Granted24/00594/FULHH

    Single storey rear extension

    14 Balniel Close Chorley PR7 2QP

    Received 12 Jul 2024
  21. Granted24/00595/DIS

    Application to redischarge condition 10 (construction environmental management plan) to relocate the approved position of the construction compound 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 12 Jul 2024
  22. Granted24/00596/CLPUD

    Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the use of a dwelling (Use Class C3a) as a children's care home for a maximum of two children (up to 18 years old), with care provided 24 hours a day by up to 2 carers and one manager on a shift basis (Use Class C2)

    31 Brindle Street Chorley PR7 3HR

    Received 12 Jul 2024
  23. Granted24/00597/FULMAJ

    Section 73 application to vary conditions 3 (approved drawings), 7 (boundary details), 10 (Biodiversity Net Gain), 11 (landscaping details), 23 (eastern boundary treatment and landscaping), 33 (CCTV drainage inspection) and 39 (phasing engineering details) 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) in relation to the repositioning of the internal road.

    Botany Bay Canal Mill Botany Bay Chorley PR6 9AF

    Received 12 Jul 2024
  24. Granted24/00598/FUL

    Change of use of attached barn, stables and mezzanine storage to form part of existing dwelling with additional window openings

    Spencer House Farm Town Lane Heskin Chorley PR7 5QA

    Received 14 Jul 2024

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