23 Russell Square Chorley PR6 0AS

1. 5 Aug 2026

   Received by Chorley

2. 11 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 6 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.

• 23 Russell Square West Chorley PR6 0AR

  26/00629/FULHH Submitted 16 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~10 Sep

  Part two storey, part single storey rear extension, two storey side extension and front glazed porch

  Awaiting decision Extension Windows or glazing 11 docs
  Small domestic

• The Grange 72 Stump Lane Chorley PR6 0AL

  26/00622/TPO Submitted 15 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  Application for works to a protected tree - Chorley BC TPO 12 (Chorley) 1987 T1 - Sycamore - crown lift to 5.5m from ground level all round to provide adequate clearance for pedestrians, vehicles and encroachment to neighbour's property.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 26 Foster Street Chorley PR6 0AY

  25/01036/FUL Submitted 27 Oct 2025 200 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~16 Feb

  Change of use of land to domestic garden (retrospective)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 14 docs

• 241 & 243 Eaves Lane Chorley PR6 0AG

  21/00267/FUL Submitted 7 Mar 2021 250 yards away

  Single storey front extension and single storey rear extension to both properties, and 2no. rear dormers

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 221 Eaves Lane Chorley PR6 0AG

  22/01244/FUL Submitted 1 Dec 2022 300 yards away

  Change of use of no. 221 Eaves Lane from beauty salon to 1no. 1 bedroom flat (Use Class C3) across the whole first floor

  Granted Full applications 16 docs

• 221 Eaves Lane Chorley PR6 0AG

  22/01245/ADV Submitted 1 Dec 2022 300 yards away

  Application for advertisement consent for the display of 1no. externally illuminated fascia sign

  Granted Advertising 13 docs

• 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