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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7,197 approved · 1,397 refused · 430 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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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. Decided2021/1438/NMA

    Non Material Amendment to planning application 2019/0757/FUL - Amendment to front boundary type from 'Brick wall 1800mm high with trellis 300mm high on top' to 'Close board timber fencing 2100mm high with matching timber pedestrian fencing' between Plot 6 and Plot 7.

    Land Opposite 16 - 32 Brierfield Digmoor Skelmersdale Lancashire

    Received 9 Dec 2021
  2. Decided2021/1439/NMA

    Non Material Amendment to planning permission 2019/0719/FUL and changes granted under 2020/1263/NMA - Removal of sidelights to front entrance doors due to manufacturer's production parameters.

    Land To The South Of Northfield Skelmersdale Lancashire

    Received 9 Dec 2021
  3. Decided2021/1440/FUL

    Proposed changes to the fenestration and rear flat roof of dwelling.

    5 Hallmoor Close Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4UQ

    Received 9 Dec 2021
  4. DecidedT/2021/0126/TCA

    Removal of Birch tree - due to honey fungus and close proximity to house.

    Orchard House St Michael Road Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6SA

    Received 4 Dec 2021
  5. DecidedT/2021/0127/TCA

    Plum Tree at the bottom of the garden. Removal of branch overhanging The Nook. Concerned about the height of the branch.

    24 Granville Park Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5DU

    Received 8 Dec 2021
  6. Decided2021/1441/PNR

    Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required for the proposed installation of a solar PV system on a flat roof.

    Asco (UK) 2 Pit Hey Place West Pimbo Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9PG

    Received 8 Dec 2021
  7. Appeal lodged2021/1442/FUL

    Change of use from storage building to residential.

    Garden Centre And Equestrian Store Primrose Hill Nurseries Asmall Lane Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 8JL

    Received 9 Dec 2021
  8. Decided2021/1443/FUL

    Variation of Condition No. 8 imposed on planning permission 2017/0649/FUL to read: Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987, or any statutory instrument revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification, no unit, other than Unit 8 and Unit 9, shall be used as a Class E(a) retail unit without the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority.

    Unit 9 Ringtail Retail Park Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 8AD

    Received 9 Dec 2021
  9. Decided2021/1444/FUL

    Formation of roof dormers to the front & rear of the dwelling.

    18 Cherry Tree Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5EH

    Received 9 Dec 2021
  10. Decided2021/1445/FUL

    First floor rear extension

    3 Manor Road Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 7TN

    Received 9 Dec 2021
  11. Decided2021/1446/FUL

    Conversion of existing workshop/domestic storage building into ancillary accommodation with a link extension incorporating a terrace and W.C. Internal alterations & associated external works.

    23 Appley Lane North Appley Bridge Wigan Lancashire WN6 9AN

    Received 10 Dec 2021
  12. Decided2021/1447/FUL

    Single storey rear extension

    42 Drummersdale Lane Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 9RB

    Received 10 Dec 2021
  13. Decided2021/1448/FUL

    This application relates to 2no existing independent structures within the grounds of a listed building. Repair of existing brickwork and provision of new roof to existing Gas Governor out building 2.6 x 2.9m, to arrest further deterioration, for use as storage of garden tools.Alterations to Gas Works building including addition of 2no conservation roof lights to low level rear roof.

    Scarisbrick Hall School Southport Road Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 9RQ

    Received 10 Dec 2021
  14. Decided2021/1449/LBC

    Listed Building Consent - This application relates to 2no existing independent structures within the grounds of a listed building. Repair of existing brickwork and provision of new roof to existing Gas Governor out building 2.6 x 2.9m, to arrest further deterioration, for use as storage of garden tools. Alterations to Gas Works building including addition of 2no conservation roof lights to low level rear roof.

    Scarisbrick Hall School Southport Road Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 9RQ

    Received 10 Dec 2021
  15. Decided2021/1451/FUL

    The erection of an agricultural building for the storage of agricultural produce and machinery.

    Wyke Heys Farm Moss Lane Churchtown Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8AF

    Received 10 Dec 2021
  16. Decided2021/1452/FUL

    Demolition of existing timber framed storage building and the erection of a single-storey, two bedroomed, dwelling with re-surfaced access road, turning head and parking area to side.

    Blindmans Lane Farm Blindmans Lane Ormskirk Lancashire L39 3AD

    Received 10 Dec 2021
  17. Decided2021/1453/FUL

    Retrospective application for the change of use (part) of existing agricultural building (approved under the application reference 06/0629) to stables for the keeping of horses and livery, change of use of agricultural land for turning out of horses and construction of a menage.

    East Crantum Farm New Cut Lane Halsall Southport Lancashire PR8 3DL

    Received 10 Dec 2021
  18. DecidedT/2021/0139/TPO

    T1 & T2 - Sycamores. Fell. Reason: Due to excessive shading. The shading has caused extremely poor lawn quality, affecting the enjoyment of the garden, with concerns about the trees coming down in a storm. Applicant is happy to replant a tree if advised, of a species that wouldn't cause the same issues in years to come.

    10 Crescent Green Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5DR

    Received 10 Dec 2021
  19. Decided2021/1454/LDP

    Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed erection of detached double garage and workshop, with the erection of a timber frame glass/greenhouse with relocation of a single existing timber garden shed

    The Fallowfields Sandy Way Holmeswood Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UB

    Received 13 Dec 2021
  20. Decided2021/1455/ADV

    Simple shop lettering "Bloom and Brew"

    Bloom And Brew 22 - 24 Church Street Ormskirk Lancashire L39 3AN

    Received 13 Dec 2021
  21. Decided2021/1456/FUL

    Proposed first floor extension

    6 Douglas Drive Ormskirk Lancashire L39 1LJ

    Received 13 Dec 2021
  22. Decided2021/1457/FUL

    Proposed change of use from A1 or E(a) to C3, existing bridal boutique shop to be converted into an annexe for their parents to live independently whilst still be accessible from the main dwelling.

    The Barn At Brighouse Green 177 Wigan Road Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6JN

    Received 14 Dec 2021
  23. Decided2021/1458/COU

    Change of use to mixed Class E (Office) and Class F (Local Community Building)

    Burscough Bridge Railway Station Station Approach Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 0RZ

    Received 9 Dec 2021
  24. Decided2021/1459/FUL

    Erection of two, two storey dwellings.

    Land To The Rear Of 8 The Marshes Lane Mere Brow Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6JR

    Received 14 Dec 2021

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