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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
9,722Searchable applications
404Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 8,661 approved or refused records
1,409Refused applications

7,252 approved · 1,409 refused · 435 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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More application records

  1. Decided2022/0053/CON

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition Nos. 6, 11, 12 and 15 of planning permission 2021/0233/FUL relating to a scheme for the construction of the site access/egress; details of measures to protect the proposed dwellings from noise from retail use and the nearby train line; a scheme detailing external lighting; and details of the number and location of bird nesting and bat boxes to be incorporated into the scheme.

    Railway Hotel 1 Station Road Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7NU

    Received 20 Jan 2022
  2. Decided2022/0054/CON

    Approval of details reserved by Condition Nos 8 & 7 of Planning Permission 2020/1006/FU relating to dog waste disposal; landscaping plan

    Land Adjacent To Ashview Frog Lane Lathom Lancashire

    Received 20 Jan 2022
  3. Decided2022/0055/FUL

    Refurbishment of single storey side extension and porch/car port.

    8 East Mead Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5ES

    Received 20 Jan 2022
  4. Decided2022/0056/LBC

    Listed Building Consent - Erect scaffolding independent from the building as to not drill or damage the building, strip off the existing ridge tiles and roof tiles and set aside for reuse, upgrade the roofs insulation, felt using a quilted insulation and breathable membrane (TLX Gold or similar), fix treated timber battens 25x50 minimum size, reinstate existing stone fixed with aluminium pegs and nailed with copper nails where needed, supply and make up stone for any shortfall with a like for like stone to match existing, reinstate existing ridge tiles bedded in cement mortar and again find like for like replacements if required.

    242 Elmers Green Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6SN

    Received 21 Jan 2022
  5. Decided2022/0057/CON

    Approval of details reserved by condition 9 of planning permission 2021/0286/FUL relating to a strategy for the foul and surface water drainage of the develoment.

    Land To The East Of XL Business Park Statham Road Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8DY

    Received 20 Jan 2022
  6. Decided2022/0058/FUL

    Formation of raised bund to create new farm yard and alterations to existing access (retrospective).

    Goores Farm Narrow Lane Clieves Hills Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 7HD

    Received 21 Jan 2022
  7. Decided2022/0059/LDP

    Certificate of Lawfulness - Construction of a new "Class A" permitted development compliant single story rear extension.

    The Hayloft Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HG

    Received 21 Jan 2022
  8. Decided2022/0060/PNC

    Application for determination as to whether prior approval is required - Change of use to a dwellinghouse from an agricultural building.

    Agricultural Building To The North Of Bank House Gorst Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 0RS

    Received 20 Jan 2022
  9. Decided2022/0061/LDC

    Certificate of Lawfulness - Mixed-use of site comprising B2, B8 and E (Office) use.

    Dawber Delph Quarry Skull House Lane Appley Bridge Wigan Lancashire WN6 9DR

    Received 21 Jan 2022
  10. DecidedT/2022/0010/TPO

    T1 Sycamore. 1.5 metre lateral reduction. Reason: to reduce wind leverage/prevent failure and reduce shading. Crown raise to give 5 metre clearance from ground.T2 Sycamore. Removal of 1 x lateral limb. Reason: to reduce overhang on building + crown raise to give 5 metre clearance from ground.T3 Beech. 2 metre lateral reduction. Reason: to reduce wind leverage/prevent failure and reduce shading, crown raise to clear ground by 6 metres.T4 Sycamore. Crown raise. Reason: to clear ground by 5 metres to provide ground clearance.T5 Sycamore. Crown raise. Reason: to clear ground by 5 metres to provide ground clearance.T6 Sycamore. Crown raise. Reason: to clear ground by 5 metres to provide ground clearance.T7 Sycamore. Fell. Reason: due to heavy lean/unbalanced towards property. + low amenity value.T8 Sycamore. Fell. Reason: due to heavy lean/unbalanced towards property + low amenity value.T9 Oak. Crown raise. Reason: to clear ground by 5 metres by removal 2 x lowest lateral branches to give ground clearance.

    32 Grove Road Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0LH

    Received 21 Jan 2022
  11. Decided2022/0063/FUL

    Single storey extension to the rear of the property, to be used as a family room/lounge (retrospective)

    23 Stonemill Rise Appley Bridge Wigan Lancashire WN6 9BH

    Received 22 Jan 2022
  12. Decided2022/0064/FUL

    Single storey rear extension and retention of existing shed

    1 Plex Moss Lane Halsall Ormskirk Lancashire L39 8SS

    Received 24 Jan 2022
  13. Decided2022/0065/FUL

    Change of use of part of ground floor from C3 (residential) to E(a) (retail). Change of use of part of first floor from B2 (light industrial) to C3 (residential) and erection of 2no. new dwellings.

    Ramages 43 Liverpool Road North Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 0SA

    Received 24 Jan 2022
  14. Decided2022/0066/FUL

    Erection of one detached dwelling (relocation of previous approval 2020/0220/FUL).

    Land Adjacent 4 Tunley Lane Wrightington Lancashire WN6 9RH

    Received 24 Jan 2022
  15. Decided2022/0067/FUL

    Proposed new pedestrian and vehicular access from Ruff Lane into 15A Ruff Lane, including brick piers and gates.

    15A Ruff Lane Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4QX

    Received 25 Jan 2022
  16. Decided2022/0068/FUL

    Erect 2 storey side extension and single storey rear extension

    1 Owen Avenue Ormskirk Lancashire L39 1QB

    Received 25 Jan 2022
  17. Decided2022/0069/FUL

    Siting of a detached classroom.

    Delph Side Community Primary School Eskdale Tanhouse Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6ED

    Received 25 Jan 2022
  18. Decided2022/0070/FUL

    extend current dropped kerb to 4m width; create new exit with dropped kerb - 4 m width; re-surface to create extra parking space

    278 Blakehall Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9BB

    Received 25 Jan 2022
  19. DecidedT/2022/0011/TPO

    T1 Oak (house side). Reduce branch nearest house back behind fork to healthy timber. Remove all dead wood and reduce adjoining branch back to the main stem. Remove failed hanging limb. Rebalance crown where applicable. Reason: clearance for vehicle and properties.T2 Oak (roadside). Reduce overlong leader 2m. Reduce back crown 2-3 m where applicable to rebalance crown and clear building. Remove all deadwood. Reason: clearance for vehicles and properties.Notes - T1 Oak is the nearest to the house, T2 is the road side tree.

    West Oaks Parrs Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5BP

    Received 13 Jan 2022
  20. Decided2022/0071/CON

    Approval of details reserved by condition no: 4 of planning permission 2021/0768/FUL relating to drainage

    Lower Park Farm Hall Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5UW

    Received 25 Jan 2022
  21. DecidedT/2022/0113/TPO

    T1 and T2 Willow trees. To reduce height and spread by up to 35%. Reason: to reduce excessive shading and loss of light to property.

    1 Willow Brook Halsall Ormskirk Lancashire L39 8TL

    Received 25 Jan 2022
  22. Decided2022/0072/CON

    Approval of details reserved by conditions 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 on planning permission 2021/0777/FUL relating to building recording & analysis; drainage strategy; window positions; electric vehicle charging point; window finish; Natural England Licence; protected species; external lighting

    Land Adjacent To Blundells Farm School Lane Downholland Lancashire

    Received 24 Jan 2022
  23. Decided2022/0074/FUL

    InstaVolt are proposing to install two rapid electric vehicle charging stations within the car park of LCP Properties, Concourse Shopping Centre. Three existing parking spaces will become two EV charging bays, along with associated equipment.

    Land East Of Multi-storey Car Park Northway Skelmersdale Lancashire

    Received 26 Jan 2022
  24. Decided2022/0075/FUL

    Retrospective application for the retention of containers resited and for the installation of 2 additional containers.

    Land Adjacent Smithy Nook Barn Drummersdale Lane Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 9RA

    Received 26 Jan 2022

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