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Front Extension approval rate in Chorley

Chorley approved 89.6% of front extension applications, based on 67 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

89.6%
front extension approval rate
67
Front Extension decisions
60
Approved
7
Refused
93.2%
Chorley overall

Front Extension applications are refused more often than the Chorley average (93.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How front extension compares in Chorley

Front Extension (67 decided)
89.6%
Chorley all applications (3,509 decided)
93.2%

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Other project types in Chorley

Rear Extension (856 decided)
92.6%
Garage / Parking (397 decided)
90.4%
Side Extension (328 decided)
92.4%
Conservatory (299 decided)
94.0%
New Build (219 decided)
87.7%
Extension (General) (204 decided)
94.1%
Dormer (126 decided)
92.9%
Outbuilding (104 decided)
88.5%
90.7%
100.0%
Loft Conversion (17 decided)
100.0%
Annex (13 decided)
92.3%
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