Higher Derbyshires Gilsbrook Rivington Lane Rivington Bolton BL6 7SA Data via plota.co.uk

Granted 26/00308/FUL
Date received
3 Apr 2026
Date validated
24 Apr 2026
Postcode
BL6 7SA

Description

Change of use from former cafe (Use Class E) to ancillary residential use as part of main dwelling. Data via plota.co.uk

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Chorley
Planning Authority Score
7.5/10
Good
#42 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Chorley is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #49 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Chorley decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #51 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #73 of 296
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #49 of 296
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #100 of 296
95%
Minor dwellings approved
77 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
73%
Change of use approved
11 decided
553
Total decisions
39 refused in the year to March 2026