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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 dates14,260Searchable applications
314Recorded as pending
92%Approval rate · 12,692 approved or refused records
1,023Refused applications
11,669 approved · 1,023 refused · 610 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 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 decision26/00877/CLPUD
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed change of use of existing sandwich shop (Class E (a) to dog grooming salon (Class E (c) (iii))
On A Roll 5 Cowling Brow Chorley PR6 0QE
Received 30 Sept 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00878/FUL
Erection of an equestrian stabling building and associated sand paddock following the demolition of existing buildings
Land Adjacent 30 - 44 Bogburn Lane Coppull
Received 30 Sept 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00879/FULHH
Installation of new door and windows following removal of a garage door to facilitate conversion to self-contained annex
Higher Healey Cottage Higher House Lane Heapey Chorley PR6 9BT
Received 1 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00880/FULHH
Erection of a detached outbuilding (retrospective).
Bridge End Farm Meadow Lane Croston Leyland PR26 9JP
Received 2 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00881/LBC
Listed building consent for the erection of a detached outbuilding (retrospective).
Bridge End Farm Meadow Lane Croston Leyland PR26 9JP
Received 2 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00882/FUL
Erection of column mounted CCTV, bollards and associated works.
Tesco Express Eaves Green Road Chorley PR7 3PQ
Received 2 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00883/CLPUD
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a single storey rear extension and two single storey side extensions
High Barn Wood Lane Heskin Chorley PR7 5NU
Received 2 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00884/FULHH
Conversion of existing carport/garage to habitable accommodation, including associated external alterations
18 Back Lane Clayton-le-woods Chorley PR6 7QE
Received 3 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00885/DIS
Application to discharge condition no. 3 (material samples) of planning permission ref: 24/01023/FULHH (Erection of garage, to be attached to neighbour's existing garage)External walling material: Reclaimed natural stone salvaged from the existing property during previous renovation works. The stone will be reused for the external elevations of the approved garage and has been selected to match the existing dwelling in character, colour and appearance.Proposed Roofing Material:The approved garage incorporates a flat roof, for which we propose to use a Firestone EPDM rubber roofing membrane system or an equivalent system. This will provide a durable, low-profile finish suitable for the flat-roof construction and will have minimal visual impact on the development's appearance.We trust the information provided above, together with the supporting photographs and manufacturer???s information attached, is sufficient to satisfy the requirements of Condition 3. We would be grateful if you could review the details and confirm in writing that the condition has been discharged, or advise if any further information is required. We look forward to receiving your confirmation.
33 Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8BA
Received 3 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00887/DIS
Application to discharge condition no. 12 (SAP Assessment) of planning permission ref: 20/00017/FUL (Demolition of existing building and the erection of a dwellinghouse)
Sitchcroft Farm Brown House Lane Higher Wheelton Chorley PR6 8HR
Received 5 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00888/AGR
Agricultural determination for the erection of a three sided barn for agricultural machinery storage
Vale House Farm Viaduct Road Hoghton Preston PR5 0SE
Received 5 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00889/DIS
Application to discharge condition 18 (Verification Report and Operation and Maintenance Plan relating to surface water drainage system) of planning permission ref: 20/01331/OUTMAJ (Outline planning application for the construction of up to 80 dwellings (including 30% affordable housing) and associated infrastructure, with all matters reserved (aside from vehicular access from Doctors Lane)) (allowed on appeal - Appeal Ref: APP/D2320/W/21/3272310)
Land To The East Of Tincklers Lane
Received 5 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00890/FUL
Erection of one shipping container converted to be used as a coffee drinking shop.
Grass Verge Next To Motor Vehicle Layby Euxton Lane Chorley
Received 5 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00891/NOT
Notice of intention to remove existing 17.50m monopole supporting 3no antennas and installation of replacement 20m monopole supporting 9no antennas, removal of 5no cabinets and installation of 4no new cabinet and ancillary works thereto for the provision of electronic broadband communication apparatus (supercedes 26/00586/NOT - submission due to change of position).
Vodafone Telecommunication Mast Site No 55715 Preston Road Whittle-le-woods
Received 6 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00892/FULHH
Single storey extensions to side and rear, dormer to side elevation (following demolition of existing conservatory).
3 Lewis Close Adlington Chorley PR7 4JU
Received 6 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00894/FULHH
Single storey rear extension, side porch, installation of pitched roof over garage and associated alterations
10 Rookwood Avenue Chorley PR7 1RL
Received 7 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00895/DEMCON
Application for prior determination for the proposed demolition of the former Home Improvement Centre building
A S C Timber Supplies Ltd Steeley Lane Chorley PR6 0RD
Received 7 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00896/DIS
Application to discharge condition 10 (bat licence) attached to planning permission 22/00081/FUL (Erection of two storey building containing seven self contained supported living units, staff living unit and communal areas, and one individual detached bungalow, along with associated driveway and parking following demolition of existing buildings)
Higher Morris Farm 595 Preston Road Clayton-le-woods Chorley PR6 7EB
Received 7 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00903/FULHH
Two storey side/front extension (following demolition of existing garage)
28 Southport Road Chorley PR7 1LE
Received 10 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00904/CLPUD
Application for certificate of lawfulness for a proposed erection of single storey rear extension
9 Carpenters Close Buckshaw Village Chorley PR7 7FB
Received 10 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00905/PIP
Permission in principle application for a minimum of 1no. dwelling and a maximum of 2no. dwellings
Land Adjacent Fiddlers Nook Farm 46 Jolly Tar Lane Coppull Chorley PR7 4BH
Received 9 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00906/DIS
Application to discharge condition 4 (hard surfacing materials), attached to planning permission 22/00631/FULMAJ (Erection of 137no. dwellings, of which 30% will be affordable, together with associated roads, car parking and landscaping works)
Land Adjcent Rossendale Drive Adlington PR6 9AB
Received 9 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00909/TPO
Application for works to a protected tree- Chorley BC TPO 3 (Eccleston) 2004 T10; Pruning 30% of upper crown of T1 Sycamore
1 Bramley Drive Eccleston Chorley PR7 5FN
Received 12 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00910/FULHH
Single storey side extension
18 Springfield Road Coppull Chorley PR7 5EJ
Received 12 Oct 2026
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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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