Chorley North West planning approval rate
Chorley North West ward in Chorley has a 94.6% approval rate based on 239 planning decisions. Chorley overall: 93.1%.
Last updated: June 2026
94.6%
ward approval rate
239
Decisions
226
Approved
13
Refused
93.1%
Chorley average
Chorley North West is broadly in line with the Chorley average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Chorley North West compares
Chorley North West ward
94.6%
Chorley overall
93.1%
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Recent decisions in Chorley North West
Single storey side extension to existing garage following conversion of garage t · Thu 18 Jun 2026
Single storey rear extension and front porch (following demolition of existing s · Fri 29 May 2026
Two storey side extension · Tue 26 May 2026
Relocation and replacement of ATM and new ramp, steps, upstand wall and handrail · Fri 22 May 2026
Formation of additional patio seating area with associated works. · Thu 14 May 2026
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Other wards in Chorley
Lostock (96.2%)
Chorley North East (93.0%)
Croston, Mawdesley And Euxton South (94.1%)
Adlington And Anderton (92.0%)
Eccleston And Mawdesley (92.2%)
Coppull (91.2%)
Clayton-le-Woods And Whittle-le-Woods (92.1%)
Chorley South East (91.9%)
Chisnall (94.1%)
Wheelton And Withnell (95.3%)
Eccleston, Heskin And Charnock Richard (87.8%)