Chorley’s Talbot Mill set for £27m neighbourhood

Lancashire-based Baxter Homes has finalised and submitted plans for its 126-home project at the former mill to Chorley Council.

MCK Associates has designed the scheme, which is to feature 56-two, 55 three-, and 15 four-bedroom homes.

At the site’s entrance, a welcoming amenity space and children’s play area would greet residents.

The 11-acre east Chorley site off Froom Street has long been subject to residential proposals, according to planner S&L Planning Consultants.

The plot’s planning history dates back to 2009, when concepts for a 149-home residential scheme were first lodged.

Baxter Homes’ latest application is the fifth for the site since 2009.

Applications have been lodged and approved throughout this period, though they have mainly requested extensions to the implementation of the planning permission.

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Callum Baxter, managing director of Baxter Homes, said: “The site has a long planning history, but with these revised plans, we are looking forward to bringing the development to fruition and addressing local housing needs.

“In addition, we are hoping that during the construction phases, there will be an economic boost to the area through working with the local supply chain.”

Deborah Smith, owner of S&L Planning Consultants, added: “Talbot Mill represents a carefully considered opportunity to deliver high-quality, affordable housing, with a connected, sustainable urban edge of Chorley.

“The proposal builds on previous approvals while incorporating refinements to the housing mix, layout, and enhancing deliverability and long-term community benefits.”

To view the application, use the planning reference number 25/01040/FULMAJ in Chorley Council’s planning portal.