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 74 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Chorley for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 23 Russell Square West Chorley PR6 0AR

  26/00629/FULHH Submitted 16 Jul 2026 55m 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

• 26 Foster Street Chorley PR6 0AY

  25/01036/FUL Submitted 27 Oct 2025 114m away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~16 Feb

  Change of use of land to domestic garden (retrospective)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 14 docs

• The Grange 72 Stump Lane Chorley PR6 0AL

  26/00622/TPO Submitted 15 Jul 2026 157m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~11 Sep

  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.

  Decided Trees 4 docs

• 241 & 243 Eaves Lane Chorley PR6 0AG

  21/00267/FUL Submitted 7 Mar 2021 172m away

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

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 221 Eaves Lane Chorley PR6 0AG

  22/01244/FUL Submitted 1 Dec 2022 193m 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 193m away

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

  Granted Advertising 13 docs

• 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

  19 Jan 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00479/CLPUD Granted

  Green Lane Farm North Road Bretherton Leyland PR26 9AY

  Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed two storey rear extension and a detached outbuilding

  2 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00602/CLEUD Awaiting decision

  11 New Road Coppull Chorley PR7 4NP

  Certificate of Lawful Use for the existing occupation of the property by two people living as a single household, but requiring 24 hour support to live in the property, for a period exceeding 10 years

  10 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00402/CLPUD Granted

  76 The Hawthorns Eccleston Chorley PR7 5QW

  Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension.

  8 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00322/CLPUD Refused

  Temptation 11 Chapel Street Chorley PR7 1BN

  Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed change of use of no.11 Chapel Street to a cafe and bar

  9 Apr 2026 Lawful development