Chorley is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #57 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Chorley decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

93%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #57 of 282

94%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #97 of 282

77%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #57 of 282

35%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #93 of 282

96%

Minor dwellings approved

81 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

4 decided (10+ homes)

75%

Change of use approved

12 decided

570

Total decisions

40 refused in 2025

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