Chorley is a thriving Lancashire market town on the M61 corridor between Preston and Bolton, with a flat iron market and covered market that have operated since the Middle Ages. The town has attracted significant inward investment to Buckshaw Village, one of the UK's largest brownfield development sites (former Royal Ordnance Factory), creating a new community of thousands of homes and commercial space.
“Growing market town with new town development at Buckshaw. Strong commuter links to Manchester and Preston.”
— CMB Market Analysis
Buckshaw Village (former ROF site, 4,000+ homes and employment); Chorley town centre improvements; Market Walk extension; Bengal Street housing; Botany Bay retail outlet
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Chorley presents development opportunities linked to Buckshaw Village (former ROF site, 4. Growing demand from the Manufacturing sector is creating opportunities for purpose-built commercial space and conversion projects. Strong transport links enhance viability for mixed-use and residential-led schemes.
Good appetite for quality properties.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Chorley and the wider Lancashire region, from industrial unit purchases to logistics facility financing.
Chorley is a thriving Lancashire market town on the M61 corridor between Preston and Bolton, with a flat iron market and covered market that have operated since the Middle Ages. The commercial property market benefits from strong demand across Manufacturing, Logistics, Retail sectors, creating diverse occupier interest and reducing single-sector risk. With average yields of 6.2% and 16.5% price growth over five years, Chorley offers compelling returns for commercial property investors. Excellent connectivity via Northern/Avanti to Manchester (35 mins)/Preston (10 mins) supports tenant demand and underpins long-term property values. Ongoing regeneration activity, including Buckshaw Village (former ROF site, further enhances the investment outlook and signals sustained public and private sector confidence.
The Chorley market requires realistic expectations around liquidity and exit timelines for commercial assets. Secondary location pricing can be volatile, and investors benefit from strong local knowledge and established lender relationships.
Chorley's commercial property landscape has been shaped by Buckshaw Village (former ROF site, 4,000+ homes and employment). Growth in the Manufacturing sector has driven notable investment activity, with occupier demand supporting new development and refurbishment projects across the area.
Chorley falls under Lancashire planning authority, where the adopted local plan supports commercial development and economic growth. Planning decisions reflect a balance between heritage conservation and enabling new investment, with CIL charges and Section 106 contributions applying to larger schemes.
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