Unit 6 Roundhouse Court Barnes Wallis Way Buckshaw Village Chorley PR7 7JN Data via plota.co.uk

26/00597/FUL - Full Planning Awaiting decision

Proposal

Change of use from Use Class E(c) photography studio, to Use Class E(d) indoor sport, recreation and fitness use. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
9 Jul 2026
✓
Validated
16 Jul 2026
Decision
Expected by 10 Sept 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 9 Oct 2026; it is now day 85.

The consultation period closed on 28 Aug 2026.

Site constraints 1

Also on the record
Inside the Euxton built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area89 m² (958 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (asset rating 106)
UseB1 Offices and Workshop businesses
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in January 2019, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Chorley
Application type
Full Planning
Postcode
PR7 7JN
Received
9 Jul 2026
Validated
16 Jul 2026
Ward
Buckshaw And Whittle
Parish
Euxton
Case officer
Show
Target decision
10 Sept 2026
Applicant
Show

Decision outlook

Day 85, past the statutory target. 73% of changes of use in Chorley are decided within thirteen weeks, which runs to 15 Oct 2026; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 7 Oct 2026.

Day 8529 days past the 56-day target
55%decided within 8 weeks
68%approved
14%go to committee

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Chorley in the last twelve months, from validation. Chorley decision record →

Public comments

12comments received
1 objecting1 neutral10 supporting

83% support · above the UK average of 16%

9 neighbours consulted · Last counted 7 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15070273
Planning Portal ref
PP-15070273
Comments by
28 Aug 2026
Statutory expiry
10 Sept 2026
Env. assessment
No
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 statistics
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

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.