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Outbuilding approval rate in Chorley

Chorley approved 87.2% of outbuilding applications, based on 172 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

87.2%
outbuilding approval rate
172
Outbuilding decisions
150
Approved
22
Refused
93.2%
Chorley overall

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

How outbuilding compares in Chorley

Outbuilding (172 decided)
87.2%
Chorley all applications (4,398 decided)
93.2%

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Other project types in Chorley

Rear Extension (1,040 decided)
93.3%
Garage / Parking (541 decided)
92.6%
Side Extension (442 decided)
93.7%
Conservatory (334 decided)
93.7%
New Build (321 decided)
90.7%
Extension (General) (244 decided)
94.7%
Dormer (170 decided)
93.5%
93.2%
Front Extension (92 decided)
92.4%
100.0%
HMO (28 decided)
78.6%
Loft Conversion (21 decided)
100.0%
Annex (17 decided)
94.1%
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