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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
10,625Searchable applications
405Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 9,494 approved or refused records
1,497Refused applications

7,997 approved · 1,497 refused · 474 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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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. Decided2023/0222/FUL

    Demolition of existing conservatory at the rear of the property and erection of a single storey side / rear extension to incorporate an open plan living, kitchen and dining space. Alterations to the porch, additional picture window and installation of 3 Conservation roof-lights to the main roof. Resubmission of 2022/1043/FUL

    Primrose Hill House Asmall Lane Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 8JL

    Received 9 Mar 2023
  2. Decided2023/0223/FUL

    Part two-storey rear extension & first floor extension to front

    The Vicarage Intake Lane Bickerstaffe Ormskirk Lancashire L39 0HW

    Received 9 Mar 2023
  3. DecidedT/2023/0029/TCA

    T1 Oak - Remove x2 limbs back to stem over hanging property, branches are co dominant and overhang garage quite substantially and might be susceptible to failure in strong winds potentially causing considerable damage.

    28 Ashfield Terrace Appley Bridge Wigan Lancashire WN6 9AG

    Received 9 Mar 2023
  4. DecidedT/2023/0029/TPO

    Please refer to the tree works schedule within the supporting document - tree works are required to ensure safety and security of the site.

    Land West Of St Josephs Conference Centre College Road Up Holland Lancashire

    Received 9 Mar 2023
  5. Decided2023/0225/PNH

    Single storey rear extension Extension extends beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 5.24mMaximum height of the extension 3.41mHeight of eaves of the extension 2.49m

    7 De-haviland Way Tanhouse Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6DG

    Received 9 Mar 2023
  6. Decided2023/0226/PIP

    Application for Permission in Principle -Proposed 1no. detached dwelling

    Land Between 5 And 9 Mossy Lea Road Wrightington Lancashire WN6 9RB

    Received 9 Mar 2023
  7. DecidedT/2023/0030/TPO

    Ash (T35) - Deadwood.Rowan (T36) - Remove. - Tree is dead.Common Hawthorne (T38) - Remove. - Tree is dead.White Beam (T39) - Remove.Wild Cherry (T40) - Remove.Ash (T41) - Remove. (ADD)2 X Weeping Willow (G17) - Crown raise 2.4 Metres over public footpath.Ash (T44) - Remove secondary branch over road.2 x Swedish Whitebeam (G19) - Deadwood.

    17 Delph Common Road Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5DN

    Received 3 Mar 2023
  8. Decided2023/0227/FUL

    Removal of condition No 1 of planning permission 2021/0453/FUL in regards to assessing the effect of the development upon amenitiesof the neighbouring area

    Marmaris 1 St Helens Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4QJ

    Received 9 Mar 2023
  9. Decided2023/0228/FUL

    Two storey extension to the front elevation. Single storey extension to the rear elevation. Part conversion of the garage.

    166 Prescot Road Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5AG

    Received 10 Mar 2023
  10. DecidedT/2023/0030/TCA

    7 Fir trees- cut back all branches to fence height. 1 Fir tree-fell.

    The Stables Holmeswood Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SS

    Received 10 Mar 2023
  11. Decided2023/0229/FUL

    Residential extension to Grade II Listed property

    Burscough Old Hall Chapel Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 7RA

    Received 10 Mar 2023
  12. Decided2023/0230/LBC

    Listed Building Consent - Residential extension to Grade II Listed property

    Burscough Old Hall Chapel Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 7RA

    Received 10 Mar 2023
  13. Decided2023/0231/FUL

    Erection of thatched timber viking longhouse and approach boardwalk

    The Wildfowl And Wetlands Trust Martin Mere Fish Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 0TA

    Received 10 Mar 2023
  14. Decided2023/0232/FUL

    Erection of no.1 dwelling with associated double garage, erection of double garage and reconfiguration to existing access and car parking layout to no 52A New Cut Lane with associated landscaping and bin storage.

    52A New Cut Lane Halsall Southport Lancashire PR8 3DW

    Received 10 Mar 2023
  15. Decided2023/0233/FUL

    Proposed upper storey extension above an existing single storey rear extension to create an additional dental surgery room at first floor level.

    Hesketh Lane Dental Practice 133 Hesketh Lane Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6AS

    Received 10 Mar 2023
  16. Decided2023/0234/LBC

    Listed Building Consent - Proposed works to chimneys and roof of grade II listed building.

    9 Whittle Lane Wrightington Wigan Lancashire WN6 9QB

    Received 10 Mar 2023
  17. Decided2023/0235/FUL

    Erection of gateposts, gates and railings to front of Holly House.

    Holly House Southport Road Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 9RH

    Received 11 Mar 2023
  18. Decided2023/0236/FUL

    Demolition of existing agricultural building and construction of replacement agricultural building.

    Land Rear Of Holly House Southport Road Scarisbrick Lancashire

    Received 11 Mar 2023
  19. Decided2023/0237/FUL

    Remove the remaining wall that is leaning and unstable. Following this, the surrounding soil, shrubs and trees, that are close to the edge of the boundary of the property, will be cleared to create an area for a secure, feather board fence to be installed that will run alongside the highway - Moss Lane - at a height of 2 meters. The trees that will be removed will be replaced with other trees that are further away from the boundary of the property. The proposed fence would start at the rear of the property, parallel to the highway stopping at 17m in length. It will then return to the property with a length of 5 m, leaving room to install a 4m gate to give access to the back garden.We are also proposing a dropped kerb to the front of the property to allow access for two cars onto the driveway. The dropped kerb is approximately 3m wide and we propose that we increase the length to 9m allowing the dual car access. This kerb would then stop 15m from the junction leading from Moss Lane to Woodlee Road.

    1 Woodlee Road Hesketh Bank Preston Lancashire PR4 6AF

    Received 13 Mar 2023
  20. Decided2023/0238/PNP

    Application for Determination as to Whether Prior Approval is Required for Details-Erection of polytunnel for the growing of fruit and vegetables.

    Wayfarer Restaurant 1 - 5 Alder Lane Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7NL

    Received 13 Mar 2023
  21. Unknown2023/0239/FUL

    Installation of polymeric running track to school playing field.

    St James RC Primary School Ashurst Road Ashurst Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6TN

    Received 13 Mar 2023
  22. Decided2023/0240/LDP

    Certificate of Lawfulness - Garden room

    23 Fermor Road Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6AP

    Received 14 Mar 2023
  23. Decided2023/0241/FUL

    Single storey rear extension.

    14 Moorfield Lane Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 8JD

    Received 14 Mar 2023
  24. Decided2023/0242/ADV

    6 freestanding flags, 6 freestanding signs and advertising hoarding

    Land Off Firswood Road Lathom Lancashire

    Received 14 Mar 2023

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