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Proposed change of use of an existing building to provide an education facility (Use Class F1) and development of new building to provide a visitor centre (Use Class F2).

Apple Cast North West Eco Centre Cobbs Brow Lane Newburgh Wigan Lancashire WN8 7SF

DecidedReference: 2025/0068/FULWest Lancashire Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Full Planning Application
Received
27 Jan 2025
Validated
27 Jan 2025
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
West Lancashire Borough Council

Application overview

Proposed change of use of an existing building to provide an education facility (Use Class F1) and development of new building to provide a visitor centre (Use Class F2).

Proposal details

Reference
2025/0068/FUL
Alternative references
PP-13540279
Ward
Rural North East Ward
Parish
Newburgh
Agent
NJL Consulting

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Application location

Apple Cast North West Eco Centre Cobbs Brow Lane Newburgh Wigan Lancashire WN8 7SF

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Documents 12 of 12

DocumentPublishedAction
Decision-full planning - approvedDecision Notice · PDF19 Jun 2025View
Proposed cafe/visitors centre floor and elevationsPlans · PDF11 Jun 2025View
Sen school existing floor and elevationsPlans · PDF11 Jun 2025View
Proposed school floor and elevationsPlans · PDF11 Jun 2025View
Topographical surveyPlans · PDF31 Mar 2025View
Existing sectionsPlans · PDF27 Jan 2025View
Proposed sectionsPlans · PDF27 Jan 2025View
The location planSite Location Plan · PDF27 Jan 2025View
ExistingSite Layout Plan · PDF27 Jan 2025View
ProposedSite Layout Plan · PDF27 Jan 2025View
Sen school floor plansPlans · PDF27 Jan 2025View
Topographical planPlans · PDF27 Jan 2025View

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Decision-full planning - approved
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