He was Whig Member of Parliament for the City of Durham from 1831 to 1835 and, with his father, a supporter of Earl Grey and of the Reform Act 1832.
However, Chaytor was criticised for being an ineffectual MP and neglecting his duties.
Chaytor died in February 1871, aged 66, and was succeeded in the baronetcy by his son from his first marriage, William.
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