Gordon France - Councillor for Chorley (Chorley North East)

Councillor Gordon France

Labour Group Chorley North East

Email: gordon.france@chorley.gov.uk

Council: Chorley

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Audit and Governance Committee (Committee Member) Planning Committee (Committee Member) Licensing and Public Safety Committee (Committee Member) Executive Cabinet Governance Committee (Chair) Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Regulatory Sub-Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

45 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Audit and Governance Committee Committee Member

Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday, 28th January 2026 2.30 pm

January 28, 2026, 2:30 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Tuesday, 27th January 2026 6.30 pm

January 27, 2026, 6:30 pm
Committee Chair

Chorley Liaison - Wednesday, 21st January 2026 6.30 pm

January 21, 2026, 6:30 pm
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 20th January 2026 6.30 pm

January 20, 2026, 6:30 pm
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 10th December 2025 6.30 pm

December 10, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

128 decisions · Page 1 of 26

Confirmation of TPO 2025 No 4

From: Planning Committee - Tuesday, 20th January 2026 6.30 pm - January 20, 2026

...the Tree Preservation Order 2025 No. 04 for land south east of Withnell Fold, Withnell, Chorley was formally confirmed without modification.

For Determination

25/00232/ADV - Millenium Way, Chorley

From: Planning Committee - Tuesday, 20th January 2026 6.30 pm - January 20, 2026

...advertisement consent was granted for the display of hoardings for a temporary period of 12 months, subject to conditions.

For Determination

Appeals Report

From: Planning Committee - Tuesday, 20th January 2026 6.30 pm - January 20, 2026

...noted the appeals report, which included details of appeals lodged, a decision to allow an appeal for a traveller family caravan site, and the withdrawal of an enforcement appeal concerning the same site.

For Determination

Implications of HMO Article 4 Direction

From: Planning Committee - Tuesday, 20th January 2026 6.30 pm - January 20, 2026

...noted the implications of the introduction of the Article 4 Direction for Houses of Multiple Occupation.

For Determination

25/00457/FULMAJ - Charter Lane, Charnock Richard

From: Planning Committee - Tuesday, 20th January 2026 6.30 pm - January 20, 2026

...planning permission was granted for the erection of 57 affordable dwellings, subject to conditions and a S106 legal agreement for bus service and public open space contributions, and details of affordable housing.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 45

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 128