1 The Bothy Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ

1. 10 Jul 2026

   Received by Chorley

2. 28 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 3 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Chorley took a median of 62 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Chorley for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Chorley decided lawful development applications in a median of 57 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Withnell Fold Farm Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ

  24/00791/TCON Submitted 17 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Notification of proposed works to a tree within a conservation area involving the removal of 1no. sycamore

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Withnell Fold Methodist Church Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ

  26/00925/DIS Submitted 15 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~10 Dec

  Application to discharge condition numbers 5 (archaeological building recording and written scheme of investigation), 7 (reasonable avoidance measures for small mammals), 8 (exterior lighting strategy) and 9 (provision of bat and bird boxes) of planning permission ref: 26/00118/FUL (Conversion of church to 1no. self-build dwelling and external elevational alterations/remodelling of existing building, erection of single storey rear extension (following demolition of existing extensions and outbuildings), erection of detached garage (following demolition of existing garage) and access alterations involving creation of new vehicle access driveway and associated landscaping including construction of stepped terrace, jetty and pond)

  Awaiting decision New dwelling Extension +1 10 docs
  Small domestic

• Hollingworth The Close Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ

  26/00639/TCON Submitted 20 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Notification of proposed works to trees within Withnell Conservation area. Removal of a large Leylandii conifer which has grown very tall and is leaning precariously.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• The Old House Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ

  24/00912/TCON Submitted 27 Oct 2024 100 yards away

  Notification of proposed works to a tree within a conservation area involving the felling of beech tree

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Withnell Fold Hall Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ

  19/01004/TCON Submitted 18 Oct 2019 150 yards away

  Notification of proposed works to trees within a conservation area including the removal of 13no. trees and other works to trees within the grounds of Withnell Fold Hall.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• 25 Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8BA

  24/00637/FULHH Submitted 26 Jul 2024 150 yards away

  Re-roofing of front and rear roof slopes

  Granted Householder 13 docs
  Domestic

• 26/00869/CLEUD Awaiting decision

  Higher Morris Farm 595 Preston Road Clayton-le-woods Chorley PR6 7EB

  Application for a lawful development certificate to confirm that a lawful commencement has been made to planning permission ref: 22/00081/FUL (Erection of two storey building containing seven self contained supported living units, staff living unit and communal areas, and one individual detached bungalow, along with associated driveway and parking following demolition of existing buildings).

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00826/CLEUD Awaiting decision

  9 Spring Mews Whittle-le-woods Chorley PR6 8AS

  Application for a certificate of lawfulness for existing works to a dwelling including blocking up of 2no. windows on side elevation and creation/insertion of a new window in the front elevation at first floor

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00814/CLEUD Awaiting decision

  Delfryn Dark Lane Mawdesley Ormskirk L40 2QU

  Application for a certificate of lawfulness for existing use of property for home boarding of up to 9no. dogs accommodated within the dwelling

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00049/CLEUD Granted

  20 Pear Tree Road Clayton-le-woods Chorley PR6 7JP

  Application for a certificate of lawfulness for new windows and doors inserted into an existing property

  Received 19 Jan, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00504/CLEUD Refused

  27 Kimberley Street Coppull Chorley PR7 5AQ

  Certificate of Lawfulness of an Established Use or Development (CLEUD) for the existing use of property as a 4-bedroom HMO

  Received 9 Jun, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Lawful development