Planning authority
Chorley Borough Council
Adopted plan 14.2 years old; plan in preparation: submitted; HDT 63%.
- Plan over 5 years old
- HDT below 75%
Adopted plan
| Plan | Chorley Local Plan 2012-2026 |
| Adopted | 18 July 2012 |
| Age | 14.2 years |
| Plan period | 2012–2026 |
| Council's page | The adopted plan |
Plan in preparation
| Plan | Central Lancashire Local Plan 2023-2041 |
| Stage | Submitted |
| Latest event | Submit plan for examination, 30 June 2025 |
| Next dated event | None dated |
| Council's page | The plan in preparation |
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Housing Delivery Test
| Measurement | 63% (2025) |
Applications
| Period | July 2025 to June 2026 |
| Received | 580 |
| Decided | 536 |
| Granted | 496 (93%; England 87%) |
| Refused | 40 |
| Major applications decided | 14, of which 13 granted |
| Quarter | Received | Decided | Granted | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July to September 2025 | 153 | 146 | 137 | 9 |
| October to December 2025 | 166 | 154 | 139 | 15 |
| January to March 2026 | 119 | 108 | 103 | 5 |
| April to June 2026 | 142 | 128 | 117 | 11 |
Appeals
| Decided | 1 September 2021 to 28 August 2026 |
| Planning appeals | 73: 32 allowed, 0 split, 41 dismissed |
| Householder appeals | 21: 4 allowed, 0 split, 17 dismissed |
| Allowed in full or in part | 38% (England 32%) |
Latest planning appeals
| Decided | Site | Development | Procedure | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 August 2026 | 10 Ashfield Road, Chorley, PR7 1LH Application 25/00694/FUL | Change of use, 1 home | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 10 July 2026 | Chorleian House, 49 - 51 St Thomas Road, Chorley, PR7 1JE Application 25/00648/FUL | Change of use, 1 home | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 2 July 2026 | Chisnall House Farm, Croston Lane, Chorley, PR7 5HJ Application 25/00852/OUT | Minor Dwellings | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 2 July 2026 | Land At Spout House Farm, Blackburn Road, Higher Wheelton, PR6 8HS Application 25/01078/PIP | Minor Dwellings, 5 homes | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 2 July 2026 | Land Adjacent To Oakmere Avenue, Withnell, PR6 8AX Application 25/00960/PIP | Minor Dwellings | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 29 June 2026 | Land Off Dawbers Lane, Euxton, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 6EG Application 25/01257/PIP | Minor Dwellings, 9 homes | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 25 June 2026 | Former Camelot Theme Park, Park Hall Road, Charnock Richard, PR7 5LP Application 25/00577/OUTMAJ | Major dwellings, 350 homes | Inquiry | Allowed |
| 23 June 2026 | 23 Birchin Lane, Whittle-le-Woods, PR6 7NJ Application 25/00565/FUL | Minor Dwellings, 1 home | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 18 June 2026 | Land at Ash Lea Farm, Dawber's Lane, Chorley, PR7 6EN Application 25/01112/PIP | Minor Dwellings | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 18 June 2026 | Land west of Lydiate Lane, Eccleston, PR7 6LX Application 25/01158/PIP | Minor Dwellings, 5 homes | Written Representations | Dismissed |
Each outcome links to the case on the Planning Inspectorate's site, where the decision letter is published.
Changes recorded
No changes recorded since the tracker started.