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Former Camelot Theme Park, Park Hall Road - Proposed Development

PR7 5LPPublished 31/03/26
Lancashire Post • 

What is planned?

THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
(ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT)
REGULATIONS 2017 (‘EIA REGULATIONS’)

NOTICE UNDER REGULATION 20: PUBLICITY WHERE AN ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT IS SUBMITTED AFTER THE PLANNING APPLICATION
APPEAL BY: STORY HOMES LIMITED (REF: APP/ D2320/W/25/3376957 COMMENCED ON 22 ND JANUARY 2026).
SITE ADDRESS: FORMER CAMELOT THEME PARK, PARK HALL ROAD, CHARNOCK RICHARD, PR7 5LP

Notice is hereby given that Story Homes Limited (Appellant) has submitted an Environmental Statement (ES) in accordance with Regulation 20 of the EIA Regulations.

The relevant local planning authority is Chorley Borough Council (CBC) located at Civic Offices, Union Street, Chorley, PR7 1AL.

The appeal is in reference to an Outline Planning Application (Planning Reference: 25/00577/OUTMAJ) validated by CBC 20/06/2025, which is now subject of the appeal to the Secretary of State.

The description of development is: “Demolition of existing structures and outline planning application (with all matters reserved, including access to Parcel B, save for the principal means of access) for a residential development of up to 350 homes (Use Class C3) and a 186.9 sqm (2,012 sqft) community hub (Use Classes C3, E and F), with associated habitat creation, landscaping, open space, parking, footpaths/cycleways, drainage and other infrastructure”

The ES will be made available on 31st March 2026. Members of the public may inspect a physical copy of the ES at the offices of CBC at the address outlined above during normal office hours and will be available until: 30th April 2026.

Or viewed on the Council's website at the following address:

www.chorley.gov.uk/



Members of the public may obtain copies of the ES from Asteer Planning LLP, 53-55 Mosley Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 3HQ, as long as stocks last, at a charge of: £125 excluding postage. Additional copies of the Non-Technical Summary are available at No Charge. The ES can also be obtained on a USB for £10.

Any person who wishes to make representations about the ES should make them in writing, before the 30th April 2026. Representations should be sent to:

Attention of: Kerr Brown –

kerr.brown@planninginspectorate.gov.uk

Planning Inspectorate, c/o QUADIENT, 69 Buckingham Avenue, Slough SL1 4PN

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