Withnell Fold Methodist Church Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ Data via plota.co.uk
26/00118/FUL - Full Planning
Approved
Proposal
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… Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
6 Feb 2026
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Approved
15 May 2026
Approved on 15 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026
Documents 35
Decision & officer reports 1
Statements & assessments 8
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HERITAGE STATEMENT - FORMER METHODIST CHURCH, WITHNELL FOLD FEB 2026
Report · 13 Feb 2026
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PLANNING STATEMENT WITHNELL FOLD METHODIST CHURCH
Report · 13 Feb 2026
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BAT SURVEY REPORT
Report · 6 Feb 2026
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GCN SURVEY MAP
Report · 6 Feb 2026
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ARBORICULTURAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Report · 6 Feb 2026
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EXISTING SITE TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY
Site Location Plan · 6 Feb 2026
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PROPOSED SITE DRAINAGE PLAN
Site Location Plan · 6 Feb 2026
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DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT
Report · 6 Feb 2026
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Plans & drawings 7
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EXISTING AND PROPOSED SITE / DWELLING / PONDS CROSS SECTION
Amended Plans · 15 May 2026
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AMENDED PROPOSED SITE PLAN
Amended Plans · 11 May 2026
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AMENDED PROPOSED FLOOR AND ROOF PLANS
Amended Plans · 11 May 2026
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AMENDED PROPOSED ELEVATIONS
Amended Plans · 11 May 2026
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LOCATION PLAN
Site Location Plan · 6 Feb 2026
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EXISTING FLOOR AND ROOF PLANS
Site Elevations, Building Plans etc. · 6 Feb 2026
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EXISTING ELEVATIONS
Site Elevations, Building Plans etc. · 6 Feb 2026
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Application forms 1
Consultation & comments 14
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CONSULTATION LETTER
Correspondence · 7 Apr 2026
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CONSULTATION LETTER
Correspondence · 7 Apr 2026
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LCC HIGHWAYS COMMENTS
Consultee Comment · 6 Mar 2026
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LCC HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT TEAM (ARCHAEOLOGY)
Consultee Comment · 26 Feb 2026
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***PUBLIC COMMENT***
Support Comment · 24 Feb 2026
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CIL OFFICERS COMMENTS
Consultee Comment · 13 Feb 2026
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NEIGHBOUR LETTER - INITIAL CONSULTATION
Correspondence · 12 Feb 2026
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CONSULTATION LETTER
Correspondence · 12 Feb 2026
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CONSULTATION LETTER
Correspondence · 12 Feb 2026
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CONSULTATION LETTER
Correspondence · 12 Feb 2026
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CONSULTATION LETTER
Correspondence · 12 Feb 2026
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CONSULTATION LETTER
Correspondence · 12 Feb 2026
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CONSULTATION LETTER
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CONSULTATION LETTER
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Important details
- Council
- Chorley
- Application type
- Full Planning
- Postcode
- PR6 8AZ
- Received
- 6 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 6 Feb 2026
- Ward
- Chorley North East
- Parish
- Withnell
- Case officer
- Track to view
- Target decision
- 3 Apr 2026
- Decision
- Permit Full Planning Permission
- Decision date
- 15 May 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated Decision
- Applicant
- Track to view
- Agent
- RPS Design Group Ltd
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14677727
- Comments by
- 28 Apr 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
28 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
Far Riding The Close Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ
Notification of proposed works to trees within Withnell Fold conservation Area. T1 - Redw…
2025
Approved
Far Riding The Close Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ
Notification of proposed works to trees within Withnell Fold conservation Area. T1 - Redw…
2024
Approved
Withnell Fold Farm Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ
Notification of proposed works to a tree within a conservation area involving the removal…
2024
Approved
Withnell Fold Farm Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ
Notification of proposed works to a tree within a conservation area involving the removal…
2024
Approved
Heathlands The Close Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ
Single storey rear extension, roof lift to rear, rebuilding of garage and front porch and…
2024
Approved
Heathlands The Close Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ
Single storey rear extension, roof lift to rear, rebuilding of garage and front porch and…
2023
Approved
Withnell Fold Farm Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ
Notification of proposed works to trees within a conservation area involving the felling…
2023
Approved
Withnell Fold Farm Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ
Notification of proposed works to trees within a conservation area involving the felling…
2023
Approved
Hallatrow The Close Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ
Part single/part two storey extension to front, part single/part two storey extension inc…
2023
Approved
Hallatrow The Close Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ
Part single/part two storey extension to front, part single/part two storey extension inc…
2023
Approved
Rusland The Close Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ
Notification of proposed works to a tree within a conservation area including the branch…
2023
Approved
Rusland The Close Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ
Notification of proposed works to a tree within a conservation area including the branch…
2023
Approved
Sunley Rains Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ
Notification of proposed works to a tree within a conservation area including the felling…
2023
Approved
Sunley Rains Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ
Notification of proposed works to a tree within a conservation area including the felling…
2022
Approved
Heathlands The Close Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ
Two storey side extension with alterations to the roof incorporating triple gable rear ex…
2022
Approved
Heathlands The Close Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ
Two storey side extension with alterations to the roof incorporating triple gable rear ex…
2021
Approved
Admergill The Close Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ
Notification of proposed works to a tree within a conservation area including the crown r…
2021
Approved
Ashmere The Close Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ
Notification of proposed works to trees within a conservation area including the crown ra…
2021
Approved
Admergill The Close Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ
First floor extension on existing balcony area
2020
Approved
Withnell Fold Hall Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ
Notification of proposed works to trees within a conservation area including crown raise…
2020
Approved
Far Riding The Close Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ
Notification of proposed works to trees within a conservation area: Reduction of beech tr…
2019
Approved
Withnell Fold Hall Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ
Notification of proposed works to trees within a conservation area including the removal…
2019
Approved
Withnell Fold Hall Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ
Notification of proposed works to trees within a conservation area including the removal…
2016
Approved
Heathlands The Close Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ
Reduce crown on weeping willow tree located at the bottom of the rear garden
2016
Approved
Heathlands The Close Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ
Reduce crown on weeping willow tree located at the bottom of the rear garden
Chorley
Planning Authority Score
7.1/10
Good
#53 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Chorley is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #57 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).
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for householder decisions
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Chorley decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #57 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #100 of 292
77%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #57 of 292
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #96 of 292
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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Withnell Fold Methodist Church Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8AZ