PlanningTrack
Get started

England · Local authority

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
10,585Searchable applications
405Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 9,455 approved or refused records
1,492Refused applications

7,963 approved · 1,492 refused · 473 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 1 Aug 2011 to 8 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 14 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.

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

Interactive planning map loads with JavaScript. Dataset sources are linked below.

Download Article 4 coverage for all authorities (CSV)

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. Decided2022/1171/FUL

    Front, side and rear extensions with external and internal remodelling of an existing bungalow.

    8 Delph Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5EB

    Received 1 Nov 2022
  2. Registered2022/1172/CON

    Approval of details reserved by conditions no's 6, 7, 10 and 11 on planning approval 2022/0805/FUL relating to bin storage, highway works, management and maintenance of streets and electric vehicle charging points

    Land To The West Of Children And Parenting Support Services Fairlie Birch Green Skelmersdale Lancashire

    Received 1 Nov 2022
  3. Decided2022/1173/FUL

    Alterations and extensions to 52C Chorley Road

    Stoneleigh 52C Chorley Road Hilldale Wigan Lancashire WN8 7AS

    Received 1 Nov 2022
  4. Decided2022/1174/FUL

    Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of new 5 bedroom, 2 storey dwelling.

    33 Hall Road Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 9QB

    Received 1 Nov 2022
  5. DecidedT/2022/0139/TPO

    G1- Oak- Fell bough with identified crack due to risk of harm and damage. Replanting will be from the club nursery elsewhere within the grounds.

    Lancashire Sun Society Hazel Grove Sandy Lane Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SX

    Received 20 Oct 2022
  6. DecidedT/2022/0140/TPO

    T1- Beech- prune as branches overhanging roof and neighbour garage and allow more light through canopy.

    10 Swanpool Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5AZ

    Received 1 Nov 2022
  7. DecidedT/2022/0115/TCA

    T1- Eucalyptus- Previously pollarded at approximately 4m. Remove to allow more lght into rear of property and garden. No replacement at this time.

    Scarrig Parbold Hill Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7TQ

    Received 1 Nov 2022
  8. Decided2022/1175/FUL

    2 storey extension to front with canopy over building entrance and 2 storey extension to rear

    Freightpath Ltd 8 Tollgate Crescent Burscough Industrial Estate Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 8LT

    Received 1 Nov 2022
  9. Decided2022/1176/LDP

    Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed increased curtilage

    57 Lindens Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6TJ

    Received 2 Nov 2022
  10. DecidedT/2022/0141/TCA

    See attached report and Tree Location Plan

    Our Lady And All Saints Church Lancaster Lane Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7HS

    Received 2 Nov 2022
  11. DecidedT/2022/0143/TPO

    T9- Lime tree- trim low hanging branchesHorse chestnut- trim low hanging branches against houseAlder- trim branches against houseOak- remove low hanging branches that are shading garden and house and remove branches against back of house

    17 Flax Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5TD

    Received 2 Nov 2022
  12. Decided2022/1177/FUL

    Erection of a detached dwelling with integral garage following demolition of an existing extension to The Coaching House to form new access, and erection of a detached garage to The Coaching House.

    The Coaching House 228 Elmers Green Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6SN

    Received 2 Nov 2022
  13. DecidedT/2022/0144/TPO

    Removal of dead/dying trees as detailed within the submitted Arboricultural Impact Assessment.

    Woodside Barn Cranes Lane Lathom Lancashire

    Received 2 Nov 2022
  14. Decided2022/1178/FUL

    Erection of an agricultural building for the storage of hay, straw and agricultural equipment

    Oak Villa Holmeswood Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1TZ

    Received 2 Nov 2022
  15. Decided2022/1179/FUL

    Variation/Removal of Condition Nos 4;7;2 of Planning Permission 2019/0342/FUL relating to window requirements; parking requirements; building in accordance with approved plans

    Sandcross House Sandcross Close Orrell Lancashire

    Received 2 Nov 2022
  16. Decided2022/1180/FUL

    Various extensions and remodelling works to existing dwelling. Works include proposed front extensions, rear two and three-storey extensions and side covered entrance. Various works to existing roof including new slate roof tiles.

    Brookfield House Robin Lane Hilldale Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7BE

    Received 3 Nov 2022
  17. Decided2022/1181/PNC

    Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required- change of use to 4 no. dwellings from land and agricultural building (and for building works necessary to convert the building).

    Barn At Boltons Farm 225 Blackgate Lane Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6UX

    Received 2 Nov 2022
  18. Decided2022/1182/FUL

    Creation of alternative access to dwelling including associated change of use from agricultural to residential use class

    Meadow Barn Hoscar Moss Road Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 4BG

    Received 3 Nov 2022
  19. Decided2022/1183/FUL

    Demolition of existing garage, proposed single storey garage extension and two storey rear extension. Alterations and widening of the existing access.

    Old Orchard House 70 Granville Park West Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5HS

    Received 3 Nov 2022
  20. Decided2022/1184/PNR

    Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required for the proposed installation of a solar PV system on a non-domestic building.

    Molyneux Kale Company Middle Place Asmall Lane Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 8JL

    Received 2 Nov 2022
  21. Decided2022/1185/FUL

    Part single, part 2 storey rear extension and internal remodel to create open plan kitchen/living/dining space on the ground floor and a master bedroom suite on the first floor.

    197 Liverpool Road South Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 7RE

    Received 3 Nov 2022
  22. Decided2022/1186/FUL

    Retrospective change of use of land from storage of vehicles to storage of vehicles and the siting of a residential caravan and storage container.

    98 New Cut Lane Halsall Southport Lancashire PR8 3DH

    Received 3 Nov 2022
  23. Decided2022/1188/FUL

    Single storey extension at side/rear and conversion of garage into habitable rooms to form a granny flat and installation of a wood burner with associated flue

    32 Crescent Green Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5DR

    Received 4 Nov 2022
  24. Decided2022/1189/FUL

    Proposed new dwelling on land associated with 19 Chorley Road

    19 Chorley Road Hilldale Wigan Lancashire WN8 7AN

    Received 4 Nov 2022

Records are ordered by application ID, not submission date. Use search to find a particular address or proposal.

View all applications

Researching a proposal in West Lancashire Borough Council

Start with the address or application reference. Open a record to read the proposal, dates and available documents, then check the official register for the latest plans and consultation details. If nothing appears, check coverage before treating the result as a complete planning history.

How to search planning applications

Guides to planning records

All planning guides

  • Understanding planning · 13 min read

    Planning application documents: what to read first

    Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.

    UK research
    Published Updated

  • Understanding planning · 13 min read

    Planning permission drawings: how to read plans

    Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.

    UK research
    Published Updated

  • Property research · 13 min read

    Planning approval rates: how to read council statistics

    Understand planning approval rates with an interactive calculator, worked examples and comparison table. Check sample sizes, outcomes and coverage before comparing.

    UK research
    Published Updated

What these statistics cover

These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for West Lancashire Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.

Check collection coverage

More planning authorities in England

Browse all authorities