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Chorley Borough Council
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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
12,882Searchable applications
303Recorded as pending
92%Approval rate · 11,461 approved or refused records
947Refused applications

10,514 approved · 947 refused · 538 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 8 May 2013 to 14 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 18 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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  1. Granted26/00110/DIS

    Application to discharge conditions 6 (levels), 7 (foul sewers scheme), 9 (super-fast broadband), 10 (external materials), 11 (boundary treatments), 12 (hard landscaping), 16 (surface water drainage scheme ), 17 (operation and maintenance manual), 18 (water main), 19 (site access and off-site highway improvement scheme), 21 (CEMP), 22 (estate street phasing and completion plan), 23, (future management and maintenance), 24 (street constructional details) attached to planning permission 24/00247/FUL (Erection of 7 no. dwellings with associated roads, car parking, landscaping and access)

    Land On The A674 Wheelton Blackburn New Road Wheelton

    Received 4 Feb 2026
  2. Granted26/00111/FUL

    Erection of anti-climb measures to flat roof areas abutting the footway on east facing elevation (retrospective).

    Oliver House Hallgate Astley Village Chorley PR7 1XA

    Received 4 Feb 2026
  3. Granted26/00112/FULHH

    Two storey rear extension with open-sided porch, roof to existing garage roof changed from flat roof to gable roof, and alterations to front porch

    4 New Street Mawdesley L40 2QP

    Received 5 Feb 2026
  4. Granted26/00113/DIS

    Application to discharge conditions 20 (Construction Management Plan phases 1-3), 22 (surface water sustainable drainage strategy phases 2 and 3), 23 (Construction Surface Water Management Plan phases 1-3) and 33 (Historic Building Recording and Analysis written scheme of investigation) attached to planning permission 21/01028/OUTMAJ (Hybrid planning application seeking: Outline planning permission (with all matters reserved except for means of access, parking and landscaping) for a new prison (up to 74,531.71 sqm GEA) (Class C2A) within a secure perimeter fence following demolition of existing buildings and structures and together with associated engineering works; Outline planning permission for a replacement boiler house (with all matters reserved except for access); and Full planning permission for a replacement bowling green and club house (Class F2(c)) on land adjacent to HMP Garth and HMP Wymott, Leyland)

    Hm Prison Wymott Moss Lane Ulnes Walton Leyland PR26 8LW

    Received 5 Feb 2026
  5. Granted26/00114/DIS

    Application to discharge condition 29 (Landscape and Ecology Management Plan), 30 (BNG Phasing Plan), 34 (Ground Contamination phases 2 and 3) and 35 (Ecological and landscape mitigation for A581 junction) attached to planning permission 21/01028/OUTMAJ (Hybrid planning application seeking: Outline planning permission (with all matters reserved except for means of access, parking and landscaping) for a new prison (up to 74,531.71 sqm GEA) (Class C2A) within a secure perimeter fence following demolition of existing buildings and structures and together with associated engineering works; Outline planning permission for a replacement boiler house (with all matters reserved except for access); and Full planning permission for a replacement bowling green and club house (Class F2(c)) on land adjacent to HMP Garth and HMP Wymott, Leyland)

    Hm Prison Wymott Moss Lane Ulnes Walton Leyland PR26 8LW

    Received 5 Feb 2026
  6. Awaiting decision26/00115/FULHH

    Single storey rear extension.

    40 Belmont Road Adlington Chorley PR6 9PU

    Received 6 Feb 2026
  7. Awaiting decision26/00116/FULMAJ

    Erection of up to 78no. dwellings with associated access, landscaping, open space, drainage and other works

    Land North East Of And Adjacent To The Millenium Green Hurst Green Mawdesley

    Received 6 Feb 2026
  8. Refused26/00117/FULHH

    Installation of wooden fence, pedestrian gate and driveway gate to a height of 1.9 metres to front and side boundary (following removal of brick wall and conifer trees) (retrospective)

    2 Kingsway Euxton Chorley PR7 6PP

    Received 6 Feb 2026
  9. Granted26/00118/FUL

    Conversion of church to 1no. self-build dwelling and external elevational alterations/remodelling of existing building, erection of single storey rear extension (following demolition of existing extensions and outbuildings), erection of detached garage (following demolition of existing garage) and access alterations involving creation of new vehicle access driveway and associated landscaping including construction of stepped terrace, jetty and pond

    Withnell Fold Methodist Church Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ

    Received 6 Feb 2026
  10. Granted26/00119/DIS

    Application to discharge condition 25 (surface water sustainable drainage system verification report) attached to planning permission 22/01243/FULMAJ (Detailed planning application for an employment development (comprising a range of buildings in Use Classes E(g), B2 and B8), including new access of A674, internal circulation, parking, servicing, landscaping and ancillary works)

    Land To The West Side Of Blackburn Road Chorley

    Received 6 Feb 2026
  11. Granted26/00120/FULHH

    Relocation of existing 1.9m high fence along property boundary to enlarge garden

    9 Hill Croft Clayton-le-woods Chorley PR6 7EF

    Received 6 Feb 2026
  12. Awaiting decision26/00121/FULHH

    New driveway

    27 Southport Road Chorley PR7 1LF

    Received 8 Feb 2026
  13. Granted26/00122/DIS

    Application to discharge Conditions 7(RAMs for Amphibians), 9 (Landscaping and Biodiversity Enhancement Measures) and 10 (Control of Non-Invasive Species) of application 25/00784/FUL (Application for technical details consent for the erection of one detached, self-build, dwelling pursuant to permission in principle 22/00980/PIP)

    Beechwood Chapel Lane Heapey Chorley PR6 8EN

    Received 8 Feb 2026
  14. Granted26/00123/PIP

    Permission in principle application for the erection of up to 7 dwellings, up to 7 detached garages and associated infrastructure

    Lower Wood End Farm Back Lane Clayton-le-woods Chorley PR6 7EX

    Received 9 Feb 2026
  15. Refused26/00126/PIP

    Permission in principle application for the erection of up to two dwellinghouses

    Land To The North Of Fishers Farm Delph Lane Charnock Richard Chorley PR7 5ND

    Received 9 Feb 2026
  16. Unknown26/00127/NOT

    Notification of intention to install 1no. 9m high light pole for the provision of fixed line broadband electronic communications

    A55 New Pole Bolton Road Heath Charnock

    Received 9 Feb 2026
  17. Granted26/00128/CLPUD

    Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed hip-to-gable and rear dormer

    114 Preston Road Chorley PR7 1PT

    Received 9 Feb 2026
  18. Granted26/00129/FULHH

    Two storey side extension and new gated access to side garden.

    1 Buckinghamshire Place Buckshaw Village Chorley PR7 7HS

    Received 9 Feb 2026
  19. Granted26/00130/TPO

    Application for works to protected trees - Chorley BC TPO 6 (Clayton-le-Woods) 2007 G2; T1 Beech, reduce by 2 metres and 10%thin as casting excessive shade into applicants property. T2 Lime, Reduce canopy away from neighbouring property by upto 2 metres back to property boundary or suitable growth point or branch junctures. And reduce upper canopy 2 metres as causes excessive shading. And thin canopy upto 30%

    8 Grange Close Clayton-le-woods Leyland PR25 5SJ

    Received 9 Feb 2026
  20. Granted26/00131/FUL

    Single storey rear/side extension with incorporated canopy (following demolition of existing rear projection and outbuildings)

    N & K Harvey Funerals 180 The Green Eccleston Chorley PR7 5SU

    Received 10 Feb 2026
  21. Granted26/00132/DIS

    Application to discharge condition nos. 7 (biodiversity enhancement) and 10 (assurance of dwelling emission rates) of planning permission ref: 20/01171/FUL (Erection of 4no. dwellings with associated parking and domestic gardens pursuant to permission in principle 20/00688/PIP)

    Former St Lukes Church Site Quarry Road Brinscall

    Received 10 Feb 2026
  22. Granted26/00133/TPO

    Application for work to protected trees - Chorley BC TPO 6 (Whittle-le-Woods) 201010. CherryPollard back to previous historical points. Reason: Maintain health and reduce limb loading.11. SycamoreCrown raise and reduce by 1.5m on east side. Reason: Tree growing toward neighbouring Oak showing crown shyness.12. HollyReshape; reduce overextended southern limbs. Reason: Improve structure and reduce failure risk.13. CherryCrown raise and reduce height by 2m. Reason: Improve form and manage canopy weight.14. HollyCrown reduce by 3m height and 1m east side. Reason: Maintain balance and structure.15. AshCrown raise 1st lower branch and remove deadwood. Reason: Safety and clearance.16. HollyCrown reduce by 4m to previous points and balance. Reason: Manage size and improve form.17. Cherry (in Rhododendron)Pollard to 3m. Reason: Suppressed tree requiring rejuvenation. Bad form.19. OakRemove deadwood; reduce overextended limbs by 2???3m and balance. Reason: Tree one-sided due to Sycamore; good pruning points available.21. Scrub under Oak (small firs)Fell. Reason: Site management and reduce future competition with Oak.

    Greenways Parkside Drive South Whittle-le-woods Chorley PR6 7PH

    Received 10 Feb 2026
  23. Granted26/00134/TPO

    Application for work to protected trees - Chorley BC TPO 13 (Clayton-le-Woods) 1984; T1 Sycamore. Damage and decay near base of main stem. FellT2 Beech. On boundary, growing out over neighbouring property. Prune back and remove any dead woodT3 Oak. Close to path and pond dipping platform. Large limb broken and twisted, partly supported by adjacent tree. Remove limb

    Woodland Adjacent To Woodside Avenue And Back Lane Clayton-le-woods

    Received 10 Feb 2026
  24. Granted26/00135/DIS

    Application to discharge condition no. 4 (materials) of listed building consent ref: 25/00905/LBC (Application for listed building consent for roof repairs)

    Hill Top Farm South Hill Top Lane Whittle-le-woods Chorley PR6 7QS

    Received 10 Feb 2026

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