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West Lancashire Borough Council
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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
10,791Searchable applications
404Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 9,646 approved or refused records
1,521Refused applications

8,125 approved · 1,521 refused · 481 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 30 Sept 2010 to 8 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 14 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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  1. Decided2023/0264/FUL

    Proposed ground floor extension in replacement of a conservatory providing a link corridor to the proposed garage conversion

    1 Morris Lane Halsall Ormskirk Lancashire L39 8SX

    Received 20 Mar 2023
  2. Decided2023/0265/FUL

    Raise existing front garden wall bordering Wigan Road to height not exceeding 2m using existing wall topped with wooden fence.

    2A Wigan Road Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8NB

    Received 20 Mar 2023
  3. Decided2023/0267/FUL

    Demolition of existing single storey elements and erection of new single storey extension to rear. Erection of new enclosed porch to frontage. New pitched roof to existing flat roof portion of double storey element. Elevational modifications to suit proposal as well as internal reconfiguration.

    The Gables Plex Moss Lane Halsall Ormskirk Lancashire L39 8SS

    Received 21 Mar 2023
  4. Decided2023/0268/NMA

    The new build extension is brick at lower level with a stone band and k-render at higher level above the stone band. We propose to retain the stone band detailing, but to complete the entirety of the extension in the approved facing brick. We believe this will be an enhancement to the scheme and mitigates any harm caused by the removal of the partially retained bay as dealt with in the accompanying change of condition application.This application also proposes the addition of a parking bay to serve the residential block providing a total of 6 parking bays to the residential block (2 spaces per residential dwelling). Again, we see this as an enhancement and will ensure there is sufficient off road parking for the residents of the new dwellings.

    Co-operative Store 1 Station Road Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7NU

    Received 21 Mar 2023
  5. Decided2023/0269/PNH

    Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - extension of dwellinghouse. Extension extends beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse - by 6.00m. Maximum height of the extension 3.65m. Height of eaves of the extension 2.35m.

    15 Fern Close Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8DN

    Received 20 Mar 2023
  6. DecidedT/2023/0032/TCA

    T1- spruce- fell- to create more light to surrounding trees.T2- silver birch-remove lower damaged limb.T3-lime- remove branches that are close to the property back to growing points (HS3998)T4- lime- remove branches that are close to the property back to growing points (HS3998)T5- conifer- reduce in height by half as they are very large and run along the side of the railway.

    10 Granville Park Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5DU

    Received 21 Mar 2023
  7. Decided2023/0270/FUL

    Proposed replacement garage - alternative to 2022/0698/FUL

    Site Of Former Otterbrook Moss Lane Churchtown Banks Lancashire

    Received 21 Mar 2023
  8. Decided2023/0271/FUL

    Single storey extension to rear, subsequent to demolition of existing extension.

    62 St Helens Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4QT

    Received 21 Mar 2023
  9. DecidedT/2023/0033/TCA

    Overhanging branches of Poplar to be cut off two trees that overhang the end of the garden. I am not the owner of these Poplars.Conifer- Fell- which is of poor amenity and shading the garden. I am the owner of this Conifer

    16 Whitefield Close Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1US

    Received 22 Mar 2023
  10. Decided2023/0273/FUL

    Single storey extension to rear of dwelling

    46 New Street Halsall Ormskirk Lancashire L39 8RS

    Received 22 Mar 2023
  11. Decided2023/0274/PNP

    Application for Determination as to Whether Prior Approval is Required for Details- Erection of an agricultural storage building

    North West Turf Mickering Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6SR

    Received 22 Mar 2023
  12. Decided2023/0275/FUL

    Existing gate posts and gates constructed prior to purchase in July 2012. Dropped kerb required to allow vehicle access through gates onto land.

    Hundred End Farm Marsh Road Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8DZ

    Received 22 Mar 2023
  13. Decided2023/0276/FUL

    Proposed single storey garden room extension to the rear of 70, The Common, Parbold.

    70 The Common Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7EA

    Received 22 Mar 2023
  14. DecidedT/2023/0034/TPO

    Beech (T1) - Crown raise 6m - reduce shading good tree management.

    5 Rowan Close Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 4LP

    Received 24 Mar 2023
  15. DecidedT/2023/0035/TPO

    Carry out works as detailed in Tree Risk Assessment Report

    Scarisbrick Hall School Southport Road Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 9RQ

    Received 23 Mar 2023
  16. DecidedT/2023/0034/TCA

    T1- Birch tree- lower left most prong to ground level.

    8 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR

    Received 24 Mar 2023
  17. Decided2023/0277/CON

    Approval of details reserved by condition nos. 7,8,9,10,11,12 and 14 of planning permission 2022/1164/FUL regarding noise assessment, vibration survey, drainage strategy,highway construction management plan, method statement and risk assessment, boundary treatments and ground level details.

    10 Middlewood Road Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6RG

    Received 24 Mar 2023
  18. Decided2023/0278/FUL

    Conversion of barn to dwellinghouse and first floor extension above existing lean to (retrospective)

    Asmall House Farm Asmall Lane Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 8JL

    Received 27 Mar 2023
  19. Decided2023/0279/FUL

    Proposed single storey extension to side of existing dwelling

    4 Dyers Lane Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4RW

    Received 27 Mar 2023
  20. Decided2023/0281/NMA

    Non Material Amendment - Proposed alterations and extensions to existing dwelling (alternative to Approved application 2018/1139/FUL).

    66 Ralphs Wifes Lane Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8ER

    Received 24 Mar 2023
  21. Decided2023/0282/LDP

    Certificate of Lawfulness- Proposed detached double garage

    Rhodes Farm Wiggins Lane Holmeswood Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UJ

    Received 27 Mar 2023
  22. Decided2023/0283/FUL

    First floor side and rear extensions

    31A Tower Hill Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2EE

    Received 27 Mar 2023
  23. Decided2023/0284/FUL

    Change of use of land to garden use. Erect 0.91m foot high fence around the land.

    1 Fern Close Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8DN

    Received 28 Mar 2023
  24. Decided2023/0285/FUL

    Proposed erection of polytunnel greenhouses and construction of irrigation pond for horticultural use including associated works

    Back Moss Lane Farm Back Moss Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 4BD

    Received 28 Mar 2023

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