Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 20, 2026

Purpose:

Content: Planning in principle refused for the following reason:   The application site is identified as open space and makes a significant and very positive contribution to the character and appearance of the area. The erection of residential development and associated additional areas of hardstanding would introduce an urbanising effect into an area of open space which forms a break in built form in the area. The proposal would appear visually intrusive set against the woodland, eroding part of the openness of the street scene when viewed from Mill Lane. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy HW2 of the Chorley Local Plan 2012 – 2026, Policy HC6 of the Draft Central Lancashire Local Plan and Paragraph 104 of the National Planning Policy Framework.