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Application for Permission in Principle - erection of 1no. dwelling.

Land To The West Of Smithy Farm Broad Lane Downholland Ormskirk Lancashire L39 7HS

DecidedReference: 2026/0424/PIPWest Lancashire Borough Council

Last published check: 11 Oct 2026, 03:26. Check the council record for more recent changes.

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  1. Application Received Date

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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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  5. Neighbour Consultation Expiry Date

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  6. Standard Consultation Expiry Date

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  7. Decision Issued Date

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Permission in Principle
Received
21 May 2026
Validated
21 May 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
West Lancashire Borough Council

Application overview

Application for Permission in Principle - erection of 1no. dwelling.

Proposal details

Reference
2026/0424/PIP
Ward
Rural West Ward
Parish
Downholland
Agent
PWA Planning

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Application location

Land To The West Of Smithy Farm Broad Lane Downholland Ormskirk Lancashire L39 7HS

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Documents 12 of 12

DocumentPublishedAction
Officers recommendation reportOfficer / Committee Report · PDF8 Jul 2026View
Permission in principle grantedDecision Notice · PDF8 Jul 2026View
Canal & river trust - ownershipConsultation response · PDF26 Jun 2026View
Canal & river trustConsultation response · PDF26 Jun 2026View
HighwaysConsultation response (LCC) · PDF15 Jun 2026View
United utilitiesConsultation response · PDF10 Jun 2026View
Environmental protection responseConsultation response (WLBC) · PDF28 May 2026View
Consultation/neighbours notifiedConsultations & Neighbours notified · PDF26 May 2026View
Pip site noticeSite Notice · PDF26 May 2026View
Site Location PlanSite Location Plan · PDF21 May 2026View
Planning statementMiscellaneous · PDF21 May 2026View
Application formApplication Form · PDF21 May 2026View

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Decision & conditions

Permission in Principle Granted
Permission in principle granted
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