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Chorley Borough Council
Planning applications.
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 dates10,926Searchable applications
293Recorded as pending
91%Approval rate · 9,657 approved or refused records
847Refused applications
8,810 approved · 847 refused · 444 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 2026Planning information Planning and Building ControlLocal plan Planning PolicyPre-application advice Pre application adviceConservation areas Listed buildings and conservation areasArticle 4 directions A guide to Article 4 Directions
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areas9 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
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
- Awaiting decision24/00802/FULHH
Single storey rear extension with terrace above and addition of a roof canopy to front elevation.
2 Stonyhurst Chorley PR7 3NR
Received 23 Sept 2024 - Granted24/00803/DIS
Application to discharge condition 22 (Drainage Verification Report) 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 23 Sept 2024 - Granted24/00804/TPO
Application for works to protected trees - Chorley BC TPO 4 (Heath Charnock) 1992: T1 (Sycamore) - Lateral reduction to provide a 2.5 metre clearance from dwelling; T2 (Horse chestnut) Crown raise to provide 2 metre clearance from structure; T3 (Lime) - Crown raise to clear ground by 3 metres, crown thin by 20%, 2 metre lateral reduction to reduce tip weight on limb over garage to reduce risk of failure; and T4 (Silver Birch) - Crown reduce by 2 metres to reduce force on co dominant stem & crown lift to clear ground by 3 metres
1 Olde Stoneheath Court Heath Charnock Chorley PR6 9EH
Received 23 Sept 2024 - Granted24/00805/FULMAJ
Change of use of the former Runshaw College Chorley Campus to a new Police Station for the Lancashire Constabulary alongside installation of a new 45m high telecommunications mast, reconfigured and extended parking facilities, access works, landscaping and boundary treatment
Runshaw College Euxton Lane Euxton Chorley PR7 6AQ
Received 24 Sept 2024 - Granted24/00806/FULHH
Fencing and decking with access ramp to rear garden
6 Yeadon Grove Chorley PR7 2QJ
Received 24 Sept 2024 - Granted24/00807/REM
Reserved matters application for details of appearance, landscaping and layout pursuant to outline planning permission ref. 24/00058/OUT (Outline application for the demolition of existing storage building and erection of one dwelling, with all matters reserved save for access and scale) along with the discharge of conditions 3 (materials, boundary treatments and levels), 4 (landscaping), 8 (lighting plan), 10 (arboricultural method statement and tree protection measures), 11 (arboricultural impact assessment), and 13 (construction environmental management plan).
Land To Rear Of 4 Stocks Court Stocks Court Heskin
Received 24 Sept 2024 - Unknown24/00808/TPO
Application for works to protected trees - Chorley BC TPO 5 (Euxton) 1998: G1 - Reduce the lateral spread of the west side of the canopy by up to 2m; and remove one limb on the Oak
3 Balshaw Villa Gardens Euxton Chorley PR7 6NL
Received 24 Sept 2024 - Withdrawn24/00809/FULHH
First floor side extension
Old Mill Race Brinscall Mill Road Wheelton Chorley PR6 8TD
Received 24 Sept 2024 - Refused24/00810/TPO
Application for works to a protected tree - Chorley BC TPO 5 (Euxton) 1998: T1 Beech - Reduce crown by 50%
2 Balshaw Villa Gardens Euxton Chorley PR7 6NL
Received 24 Sept 2024 - Granted24/00811/FUL
Section 73 application to vary condition 3 (approved plans) of planning permission ref. 22/00210/FUL (Demolition of existing buildings and erection of three detached dwellings with associated works and landscaping) to add phasing and existing floor plans
Wright's Garden Centre New Lane Nurseries New Lane Eccleston Chorley PR7 6NB
Received 26 Sept 2024 - Granted24/00812/FUL
Erection of building comprising equine tack and feed store (retrospective).
Hillview Stables Buckholes Lane Wheelton Chorley PR6 8JJ
Received 26 Sept 2024 - Granted24/00813/LBC
Section 19 application to vary condition 3 (approved plans) of listed building consent ref. 22/00511/LBC (Application for listed building consent for redevelopment of the site, including the demolition and conversion of existing buildings to create 5no. residential dwellings (resubmission of 21/00622/LBC)) to change the design and layout of Unit 2
Roecroft Farmhouse Ulnes Walton Lane Ulnes Walton Leyland PR26 8LT
Received 26 Sept 2024 - Granted24/00814/FUL
Section 73 application to remove condition 5 (which requires that the building is not used as an independent dwelling) of planning permission ref: 18/00508/FULHH (Extension of outbuilding involving raising of ridge height to create ancillary residential annexe, new garage/store and first floor storage space)
Bramble Brook Barn Hall Lane Mawdesley Ormskirk L40 2QY
Received 26 Sept 2024 - Other decision24/00815/AGR
Agricultural determination for the construction of a track and a turn around point.
German Lane Charnock Richard
Received 26 Sept 2024 - Awaiting decision24/00816/DIS
Application to discharge conditions numbered 4 (slate sample), 5 (archaeology building record and analysis), 6 (schedule of works and methodology) and 7 (Velux roof lights) of planning approval 23/00781/LBC (Application for listed building consent for alterations to the existing roof (replacement of the existing thatched roof and asbestos overlay, with a new lightweight slate roof, repairs to the brickwork and the taking down to roof level and rebuilding of the 2no chimney stacks).
Smithy Cottage North Road Bretherton Leyland PR26 9AY
Received 26 Sept 2024 - Granted24/00817/FUL
Section 73 application to vary condition 3 (approved plans) of permission 23/00706/FUL (Section 73 application to vary condition 3 (approved plans) of permission 22/00509/FUL (Redevelopment of the site, including the demolition and conversion of existing buildings to create 5no. residential dwellings (resubmission of 20/01087/FUL)) to amend the dwelling types of Plots 5 and 6) to change the design and layout of Unit 2
Roecroft Farmhouse Ulnes Walton Lane Ulnes Walton Leyland PR26 8LT
Received 27 Sept 2024 - Granted24/00818/FULHH
Detached double garage to front/side
Mediterranean At Robin Hood Blue Stone Lane Mawdesley Ormskirk L40 2RG
Received 27 Sept 2024 - Granted24/00819/CLPUD
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed detached single storey outbuilding to be used as a home office and gymnasium
Triggs Barn Fishwick Lane Higher Wheelton Chorley PR6 8HT
Received 27 Sept 2024 - Granted24/00820/CLPUD
Application for a certificate of lawful development for the use of a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) as a care home for up to three young people (no older than 18 years of age) with care provided by three non-resident carers during the day and two overnight carers, all working on a shift basis in addition to a manager and deputy manager during normal working hours (Use Class C2)
59 Spring Meadow Clayton-le-woods Leyland PR25 5UR
Received 27 Sept 2024 - Granted24/00821/FULHH
Single storey extension to side/front elevation including new pitched roof to existing flat roof porch, and 2no. timber double wheelie bin storage units to front elevation
30 Daisy Hill Drive Adlington Chorley PR6 9NE
Received 29 Sept 2024 - Granted24/00822/MNMA
Minor non material amendment to reserved matters consent ref: 21/00635/REMMAJ (Reserved matters application (appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale) for the erection of 131no. dwellings and associated infrastructure pursuant to outline planning permission ref: 19/00654/OUTMAJ / appeal ref: APP/D2320/W/20/3247136) involving amendments to facing materials
Land Between Pear Tree Lane And School Lane Pear Tree Lane Euxton
Received 26 Sept 2024 - Granted24/00823/HDG
Application for the removal of a section of hedgerow under the Hedgerow Regulations 1997 involving the removal of a 13m section of hedgerow in order to facilitate the provision of access to a works compound
Land 115M South East Of Cliffs Farm Cottage, Moor Road, Chorley, PR6 9BU.
Received 30 Sept 2024 - Granted24/00824/FULHH
Single storey rear extension including flat roof link, and associated alterations to dwelling
76 Lancaster Lane Clayton-le-woods Leyland PR25 5SP
Received 30 Sept 2024 - Granted24/00825/TCON
Notification of proposed works to trees within a conservation area involving the removal of 2no. groups of conifers and removal of dead trees to front of property and the removal of 4no. groups of multi-stem dying trees, removal of 2no. trees overhanging pond, removal of 6no. conifers, 7no. birch, 1no. ash and 1no. maple to the rear of the property
Avondale Farm 183 South Road Bretherton Leyland PR26 9AJ
Received 30 Sept 2024
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Chorley Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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