German car specialist seeks new MOT workshop & 6 other applications this week in Chorley & South Ribble

Check out some of the latest applications in Chorley and South Ribble below.

A new car workshop could soon open in Chorley, if plans are given the green light.

Frederick Murphy of Chorley Auto Volk is seeking permission to change the use of 62 Westhoughton Road, Adlington, from a metal fabrication business to a car workshop and MOT servicing bay. The site - formerly Alan Davies Stainless Ltd - is currently vacant.

Chorley Auto Volk is a long-established garage, specialising in the servicing and repair of German cars including BMW, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Audi and Skoda. The business is based at Unit 5 Cowling Business Park, Canal Side, Chorley.

A decision on the proposals will be made in coming weeks by Chorley Borough Council.

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More applications verified this week in Chorley and South Ribble:

- Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing use of 23 Russell Square, Chorley, to provide supported accommodation for adults experiencing homelessness, substance misuse and mental health difficulties.

- Application for Stage 1 Permission in Principle for the erection of up to 6 dwellinghouses on land adjacent to 148 Higher Walton Road, Higher Walton, Preston.

- Erection of one self/custom build detached dwelling on land to the east of Brookfield, 66 Chain House Lane, Whitestake.

- Splitting of existing domestic dwelling to create additional dwelling unit. Formation of additonal off street parking and widening of drop kerbs at 18 Poplar Drive, Penwortham.

- Permission in Principle (PIP) for one detached dormer bungalow style dwelling at 25 Sheep Hill Lane, New Longton.

- Permission in principle for the erection of up to five dwellings on land adjacent to Stainfield House, Gill Lane, Longton.

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