Outbuilding approval rate in Chorley
Chorley approved 86.2% of outbuilding applications, based on 181 decisions analysed.
Last updated: October 2026
86.2%
outbuilding approval rate
181
Outbuilding decisions
156
Approved
25
Refused
92.9%
Chorley overall
Outbuilding applications are refused more often than the Chorley average (92.9%).
How outbuilding applications compare in Chorley
Outbuilding
86.2%
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 outbuilding approval rate
✓ Nearest comparable outbuilding decisions
✓ Refusal triggers specific to your area
✓ PDF report for your architect
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✓ Nearest comparable outbuilding 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%
88.3%
93.5%
92.4%
92.8%
100.0%
37.9%
100.0%
88.2%