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Screening Opinion - Full application for 96 dwellings and access.

Land East Of Tears Lane Newburgh Lancashire

DecidedReference: 2026/0448/SCRWest Lancashire Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Screening Opinion (EIA)
Received
29 May 2026
Validated
29 May 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
West Lancashire Borough Council

Application overview

Screening Opinion - Full application for 96 dwellings and access.

Proposal details

Reference
2026/0448/SCR
Ward
Rural North East Ward
Parish
Newburgh
Agent
Mr Stephen Harris

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Application location

Land East Of Tears Lane Newburgh Lancashire

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Documents 4 of 4

DocumentPublishedAction
Officers recommendation reportOfficer / Committee Report · PDF4 Aug 2026View
Development is not eia developmentDecision Notice · PDF4 Aug 2026View
Strategic planningConsultation response (WLBC) · PDF23 Jul 2026View
Lancashire fire & rescue serviceConsultation response · PDF9 Jun 2026View

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Decision & conditions

Development is NOT EIA development
Development is not eia development
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