New build approval rate in Chorley
Chorley approved 88.3% of new build applications, based on 333 decisions analysed.
Last updated: October 2026
88.3%
new build approval rate
333
New build decisions
294
Approved
39
Refused
92.9%
Chorley overall
New build applications are refused more often than the Chorley average (92.9%).
How new build applications compare in Chorley
New build
88.3%
Chorley all applications
92.9%
Before you apply in Chorley
This page shows the council-wide rate. The free check shows decisions near your property.
✓ Your ward's new build approval rate
✓ Nearest comparable new build decisions
✓ Refusal triggers specific to your area
✓ PDF report for your architect
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✓ Nearest comparable new build decisions
✓ Refusal triggers specific to your area
✓ PDF report for your architect
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Other project types in Chorley
92.9%
91.0%
93.0%
93.2%
93.5%
86.2%
92.4%
92.8%
100.0%
37.9%
100.0%
88.2%