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West Lancashire Borough Council
Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for West Lancashire Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
9,646Searchable applications
403Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 8,594 approved or refused records
1,397Refused applications

7,197 approved · 1,397 refused · 430 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 23 Dec 2011 to 8 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 12 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026
Planning information Apply for planning permissionContact planning Contact Building ControlLocal plan Planning policyPre-application advice Pre-Application AdviceConservation areas Conservation areasArticle 4 directions Article 4

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areasNo boundary records available in this collection
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

More application records

  1. Decided2021/1460/FUL

    Part retrospective application for creation of a new access, erection of a pump house and water tank and laying of crushed hardcore for hardening of shrubs.

    J A Jones And Sons 2D Gravel Lane Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8BN

    Received 14 Dec 2021
  2. Decided2021/1461/FUL

    Construction of a new entrance extension to accommodate administrative spaces with associated pathway works, provision of ramp and new fence guarding

    St Annes Catholic Primary School Aughton Street Ormskirk Lancashire L39 3LQ

    Received 14 Dec 2021
  3. Decided2021/1462/FUL

    Retrospective application for the erection of 2 outside timber dining shelters and 3 outside timber booths.

    The Fox At Roby Mill Roby Mill Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0QF

    Received 14 Dec 2021
  4. Unknown2021/1463/FUL

    Conversion of existing building to a restaurant/bar with function room at first floor. Single storey side extension to south to form part of bar/restaurant. Single storey side extension to north to form two commercial units with a partial basement on a lower ground floor level. Associated alterations to front stone wall and car park. (Alternative internal arrangement to that approved under ref: 2020/0463/FUL)

    Scarisbrick House 4 The Common Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7DA

    Received 14 Dec 2021
  5. Decided2021/1464/FUL

    Proposed development of three two-storey dwellings

    Land Between 11 And 21 The Gravel Mere Brow Tarleton Lancashire

    Received 14 Dec 2021
  6. Decided2021/1465/PNH

    Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - Extension of dwellinghouse.Dimension from rear wall of the original dwellinghouse - 3.80m.Maximum height of the extension - 3.85m.Height to eaves of the extension - 2.85m.

    13 Highfield Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 1NP

    Received 14 Dec 2021
  7. Decided2021/1466/FUL

    Double storey side extension

    49 Dewberry Fields Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0BQ

    Received 15 Dec 2021
  8. Decided2021/1467/FUL

    Extension and renovation of existing detached dwelling including replacing of existing front dormer with 3 no. pitched roof dormers and single storey and first floor rear extensions.

    Blair Atholl Guide Road Hesketh Bank Preston Lancashire PR4 6XS

    Received 15 Dec 2021
  9. Decided2021/1468/FUL

    Single storey pitched roof side extension to detached 2 storey dwelling

    29 Chandlers Croft Hesketh Bank Preston Lancashire PR4 6RW

    Received 15 Dec 2021
  10. Decided2021/1469/FUL

    Variation of condition no 19 of planning permission 2020/1166/FUL- To allow the condition to be designated as a completion condition rather than a pre occupation condition.

    Former Playing Fields Barnes Road Skelmersdale Lancashire

    Received 15 Dec 2021
  11. Decided2021/1470/FUL

    Rear dormer extension above ground floor extension, front dormer enlargement, new chimneys and internal alterations

    Green Acre Back Lane Newburgh Wigan Lancashire WN8 7XB

    Received 15 Dec 2021
  12. DecidedT/2021/0128/TCA

    T10 - Pear Tree. Removal of fallen tree.

    76A The Common Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7EA

    Received 15 Dec 2021
  13. Decided2021/1472/FUL

    Single storey rear extension

    5 Chestnut Close Halsall Ormskirk Lancashire L39 8SY

    Received 16 Dec 2021
  14. Decided2021/1473/FUL

    Construction of industrial unit subdivided into 5no units including mezzanine floor.

    Land Adjacent To 9 Prospect Place East Pimbo Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9QD

    Received 16 Dec 2021
  15. Decided2021/1474/LBC

    Listed Building Consent for the proposed change of use of the existing offices (Use Class E(g)(ii)) at first and second floor to provide 3 dwellings (Use Class C3) to include internal alterations, new first floor windows, ground floor door and conservation roof light.

    Ena Mill (Tarleton) Ltd 94 Church Road Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6UP

    Received 17 Dec 2021
  16. Decided2021/1475/FUL

    Proposed covered porch and works to front elevation

    The Cottage Green Lane Mere Brow Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6XA

    Received 17 Dec 2021
  17. Decided2021/1476/ADV

    To change the colouring of the existing framework around the ground floor front windows of the premises (mid-grey) and lettering of the business name (silver) - Retrospective

    Radiant Living 12 - 14 Station Road Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7NU

    Received 17 Dec 2021
  18. Decided2021/1477/FUL

    Removal of Condition No 4 of Planning Permission 2020/0446/FUL relating to removal of Permitted Development Rights

    Ollery Hall Farmhouse Plumpton Lane Halsall Ormskirk Lancashire L39 8SL

    Received 20 Dec 2021
  19. Decided2021/1478/FUL

    Conversion of a barn into a residential dwelling and creation of new access.

    Nook Farm Gorse Lane Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6LH

    Received 20 Dec 2021
  20. DecidedT/2021/0129/TCA

    1 x Holly bush - to cut back to the boundary fence.1 x Silver Birch - next to the Holly, tree on the neighbouring property, though overhanging brances are brushing against the building. Removal of branches close to the building.1 x Laurel - to cut back to the boundary.

    25 Grammar School Gardens Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4UN

    Received 10 Dec 2021
  21. Decided2021/1479/FUL

    Two storey rear extension. Part ground floor rear extension. New entrance porch.

    12 Lathom Avenue Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7DT

    Received 20 Dec 2021
  22. Decided2021/1480/NMA

    Non material amendment to planning permission 2021/0369/FUL

    1 Hacketts Amusements Depot Tollgate Road Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 8LD

    Received 16 Dec 2021
  23. Decided2021/1481/FUL

    Works comprise the installation of a gravel hardstanding for the siting of 3no. 40ft temporary containers, 3no. 2.4x1.6m temporary cabins and a temporary toilet.

    Land To The North Of Thornton Drive Hesketh Bank Lancashire

    Received 20 Dec 2021
  24. Decided2021/1482/CON

    Approval of details reserved by condition nos: 4, 10,11,12 of planning permission 2021/0782/FUL relating to : landscape management plan; method statement detailing measures to protect the health of existing trees during construction; street lighting contours; programme of landscaping works

    45 Moor Street Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2AG

    Received 20 Dec 2021

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