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Proposed change to a children's home caring for children aged 8-18.

209 Eskdale Tanhouse Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6ED

DecidedReference: 2026/0037/FULWest Lancashire Borough Council

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  2. Application Validated Date

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  3. Latest Neighbour Consultation Date

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  4. Standard Consultation Date

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  7. Decision Issued Date

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Full Planning Application
Received
20 Jan 2026
Validated
23 Jan 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
West Lancashire Borough Council

Application overview

Proposed change to a children's home caring for children aged 8-18.

Proposal details

Reference
2026/0037/FUL
Alternative references
PP-14615661
Ward
Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre Ward

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Application location

209 Eskdale Tanhouse Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6ED

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Documents 14 of 14

DocumentPublishedAction
Officers recommendation reportOfficer / Committee Report · PDF20 Mar 2026View
Decision-full planning refusedDecision Notice · PDF20 Mar 2026View
HighwaysConsultation response (LCC) · PDF16 Feb 2026View
Lancashire children's servicesConsultation response · PDF10 Feb 2026View
Lancashire children's services market positionConsultation response · PDF10 Feb 2026View
Mrs karen abdulla-207 eskdale skelmersdale-supports(full)Neighbour & Interested Party Representation · PDF6 Feb 2026View
Consultation/neighbours notifiedConsultations & Neighbours notified · PDF27 Jan 2026View
Existing and proposed site planSite Layout Plan · PDF23 Jan 2026View
Application form - without personal dataApplication Form · PDF20 Jan 2026View
The location planSite Location Plan · PDF20 Jan 2026View
Existing and proposedFloor Layout Plan · PDF20 Jan 2026View
Supporting statementMiscellaneous · PDF20 Jan 2026View
Planning statementMiscellaneous · PDF20 Jan 2026View
Covering letterMiscellaneous · PDF20 Jan 2026View

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Decision & conditions

Planning Permission REFUSED
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