Planning

The easiest way to view a planning application is through planning online, our database for planning applications.

Depending on the work you are doing you might need to get planning permission or building regulation approval, or both. It is important to find out if you need planning permission or building regulations before you make improvements or changes to a property.

The easiest and quickest way to apply for planning permission is online through the planning portal. The planning portal is an external website used by local council's in England and Wales as part of the planning process. On the planning portal you will be able to register, complete your application form, upload supporting documents and pay fees online.

You can view the costs of applying for planning permission using the planning portal fee guide or you can use the planning portal fee calculator.

View information on the planning decision making process.

Pre-application advice is early discussions with agents and developers to facilitate acceptable development.

We publish a list each week of applications that have been received by the planning department. You can view the list online.

The Planning Committee makes decision on planning and related applications and is made up of elected councillors of Chorley Council.

View information on listed buildings and conservation areas within Chorley.

We can accept a complaint about an alleged breach of planning control in writing, by email, by reporting online here , or in person at our offices . Please provide as much information as possible.

View information on protected trees, trees in conservation areas and how to apply to carry out works to a protected tree.

View information about high hedges and how to complain about high hedges

Planning appeals are dealt with by the Planning Inspectorate, which is independent of the council. There are strict deadlines within which an appeal must be made. More information about the process of making an appeal can be found on the Planning Portal website.

You may wish to view the details of planning decisions made on a property or site in the past. This may be to inform future development proposals or you may need it if you are buying, selling or conveyancing a property. You may need to get a copy of a planning permission that has shown up on a local land charges search.

A Lawful Development Certificate (sometimes called a Certificate of Lawfulness) is a legal document confirming that a proposed or existing development is lawful in planning terms.

View information on signs and advertisements and how to apply for consent.

You can apply to rename or renumber an existing property. We charge £50 per property for this process.

View information on planning policy

A vehicle crossing (dropped kerb) allows vehicles to cross the pavement from the road to a driveway of a house.