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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

13,617Searchable applications

310Recorded as pending

92%Approval rate · 12,125 approved or refused records

984Refused applications

11,141 approved · 984 refused · 580 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 8 May 2013 to 14 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 19 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

Planning information Planning and Building Control Local plan Planning Policy Pre-application advice Pre application advice Conservation areas Listed buildings and conservation areas Article 4 directions A guide to Article 4 Directions

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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More application records

Granted26/00541/FULHH
Installation of 18no. solar panels to rear roof slope
Blackhurst Farm 189 South Road Bretherton Leyland PR26 9AJ
Received 19 Jun 2026
Granted26/00542/LBC
Application for Listed building Consent for the installation of 18no. solar panels to rear roof slope
Blackhurst Farm 189 South Road Bretherton Leyland PR26 9AJ
Received 19 Jun 2026
Awaiting decision26/00543/FUL
Replacement dwelling and associated outbuildings, along with the creation of a new access, landscaping, drainage and other works, following the demolition of the existing dwelling and all existing buildings.
Midge Hall Farm Moss Road Croston Leyland PR26 9JS
Received 19 Jun 2026
Granted26/00544/FUL
Section 73 application to vary condition no.3 (approved plans) of planning application Ref: 25/00094/FULHH (First floor side extension above existing garage, conversion of existing double garage to habitable accommodation and 2no. first floor rear extensions) to reduce the scale of the approved rear extension, and removal of condition no.4 (balcony screening) following removal of balcony adjacent to 102 Preston Road from the proposed plans
100 Preston Road Whittle-le-woods Chorley PR6 7HE
Received 19 Jun 2026
Granted26/00545/DIS
Application to discharge condition numbers 6 (surface water drainage scheme), 11 (management and maintenance of streets), 13 (landscape design plan) and 15 (finished floor levels) of planning permission ref: 26/00147/FUL (Section 73 application to amend condition 4 (approved plans) of planning permission ref: 24/01114/FUL (Erection of 3no. self-build dwellings (following demolition of existing outbuildings and equestrian stables building) along with landscaping and access alterations) in order to alter the position of plots 3 and 4 and the design of plot 3)
Walmsleys Barn Wood Lane Heskin Chorley PR7 5NP
Received 20 Jun 2026
Granted26/00546/FULHH
Single storey side extension and rear dormer extension including material changes to original house (following demolition of existing extension and detached garage)
35 Lancaster Close Adlington Chorley PR6 9RA
Received 22 Jun 2026
Granted26/00547/CLPUD
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension, rear dormer extension to facilitate loft conversion and detached outbuilding
The Nook Ridley Lane Mawdesley Ormskirk L40 2RE
Received 22 Jun 2026
Granted26/00548/FULHH
Two storey rear extension, internal alterations, material changes to the original house including replacement of windows, fascias & rainwater goods, rendering of house and detached garage, and adding stone cladding to existing bays.
4 The Willows Chorley PR7 3RQ
Received 22 Jun 2026
Granted26/00549/PIP
Permission in Principle application for a minimum of 7no. dwellings and maximum of 9no. dwellings
Land To Rear Of Malthouse Cottages Malt House Farm Blackburn New Road Wheelton
Received 22 Jun 2026
Granted26/00550/FULHH
Erection of a shed (following demolition of existing shed)
4 Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8BA
Received 23 Jun 2026
Granted26/00551/FULHH
Erection of a garden room (Retrospective)
22 Viaduct Road Hoghton Preston PR5 0SE
Received 23 Jun 2026
Refused26/00552/LBC
Application for listed building consent for a front canopy to Tan Pits Farmhouse
Tan Pits Farm New Road Anderton Chorley PR6 9HG
Received 23 Jun 2026
Granted26/00553/TPO
Application for works to a proteceted tree - Chorley BC TPO 1 (Euxton) 1996 G2; T1 - Oak - prune left hand side of tree as your looking from away from the rear of the property to open up the garden to more sky as the trees at the back are starting to meet.T2 ??? Oak ??? tipping back of branches that are about to start rubbing the side of the building
31 Gleneagles Drive Euxton Chorley PR7 6FZ
Received 24 Jun 2026
Unknown26/00554/NOT
Notification of intention to install 1no. new 9m high light wooden pole for the provision of fixed line broadband communication apparatus
15 Willow Road Chorley PR6 0JA
Received 25 Jun 2026
Granted26/00555/NOT
Notice of intention to install 1no. 9m high light wooden pole for the purpose of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus
Opposite Entrance To Higher White Coppice Farm Coppice Lane Heapey Chorley PR6 9DD
Received 25 Jun 2026
Granted26/00556/DEMCON
Application for prior determination for the proposed demolition of buildings
Land Adjacent Cuerden Farm Wigan Road Cuerden Bamber Bridge
Received 25 Jun 2026
Awaiting decision26/00557/REM
Reserved matters application detailing access, appearance, layout and scale pursuant to outline planning permission ref: 25/00383/OUT (Outline application for the erection of one detached dwelling with all matters reserved)
Land Adjacent To Withington Lane Heskin
Received 25 Jun 2026
Granted26/00558/TPO
Application for works to protected trees - Chorley BC TPO 6 (Anderton) 2003; T1 Lime deadwood. T2 Beech pollard. T3 Lime remove epicormic and ivy. T4 Ash fell or monolith. T5 Ash fell. T6 Ash fel. T7 Ash fell. T8 Ash fell. T9 Ash fell.
22 Bolton Road Adlington Chorley PR6 9NA
Received 25 Jun 2026
Granted26/00559/CLPUD
Certificate of Lawful Use for a proposed new field access.
Marlpit Hillock Farm Harbour Lane Wheelton Chorley PR6 8JG
Received 25 Jun 2026
Granted26/00560/DIS
Application to discharge conditions 4 (Materials) and 8 (Species Survey) attached to planning permission 22/01117/FUL (Change of use of disused outbuilding to a dwellinghouse, including single storey extension (following demolition of existing lean-to) and conversion works)
Bank Hall Farm Outbuilding Bank Hall Drive Bretherton Leyland PR26 9AT
Received 25 Jun 2026
Granted26/00561/FUL
Change of use of office building (Use Class E) to a school for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs (Use Class F1(a)), including associated works and the installation of external signage
Mitie Facilities Services Investment House Chorley Business And Technology Centre East Terrace Euxton Chorley PR7 6TE
Received 26 Jun 2026
Granted26/00562/ADV
Application for advertisement consent for the display of 1no. fascia signs, 1no. entrance sign and 1no. free standing entrance sign
Mitie Facilities Services Investment House Chorley Business And Technology Centre East Terrace Euxton Chorley PR7 6TE
Received 26 Jun 2026
No Objections26/00563/TCON
Notification of proposed works to trees within Rivington Conservation Area -T2 - Beech- Propose lateral reduction of overhanging branches by up to 2.5 metres, back to appropriate growth points to clear the house (a listed building), as the shedding and shade is causing mildew to develop on the render, and the falling branches are over a pathway and dangerous; this work was previously undertaken with permission in April 2023 and we would like to repeat it (ref. 23/00200/TCON).T5 - Laburnum- Propose to remove 2 of 8 established stems to improve ambient natural light to the front garden. T6 - Tulip Tree- Propose minimal lateral reduction of overextended lower branches by up to 2 metres to reduce the weight of overextended limbs and prevent wind-throw or branch failure over the front garden. Photograph attached to illustrate.
Fisher House Rivington Lane Rivington Bolton BL6 7SL
Received 26 Jun 2026
Granted26/00564/CLPUD
Certificate of Lawful Use for the proposed use of the property as a childrens care home for one young person with care provided 24hrs by two carers working on a rota basis.
77 Hurst Brook Coppull Chorley PR7 4QY
Received 26 Jun 2026

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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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