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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
10,910Searchable applications
404Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 9,752 approved or refused records
1,531Refused applications

8,221 approved · 1,531 refused · 488 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 30 Sept 2010 to 8 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 15 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Decided2023/0553/CON

    Approval of details reserved by condition nos. 3,4,6,8,9,10,12 and 13 of planning permission 2019/1200/FUL relating to material schedule, boundary treatments, EV charging points, landscaping, bin store, cycle storage, watercourse culvert and surface water drainage.

    Site Of Former Greaves Hall Hospital Greaves Hall Avenue Banks Lancashire

    Received 15 Jun 2023
  2. Decided2023/0554/FUL

    Proposed front/side/rear ground floor extension and alterations with side first floor extension and new rear dormer window and internal alterations. Front extension to include for attached garage and new porch surround.

    30 Victoria Road Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5AU

    Received 15 Jun 2023
  3. Decided2023/0555/CON

    Approval of details reserved by condition no's 3 & 4 of planning permission 2022/0888/FUL relating to materials and trees.

    6 Brooklands Grove Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5UT

    Received 16 Jun 2023
  4. DecidedT/2023/0066/TPO

    Maple (T1) - Deadwood and crown cleanP.Beech (T2) - Deadwood and crown cleanYew (T3) - Dead - Leave stumpBirch (T4) - 2 x Dead stems - dismantle fellRobinia (T5) - Dismantle fellAsh (T6) - Fell

    4 Convent Grove Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7JA

    Received 16 Jun 2023
  5. Decided2023/0557/LDP

    Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed single storey garage/workshop

    Abbotswood Lancaster Lane Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7HQ

    Received 16 Jun 2023
  6. Decided2023/0558/FUL

    Replacement dwelling and demolition of existing outbuilding to create stable block to be used in association with the replacement dwelling and associated landscaping.

    Chisnall Farm Crow Lane Dalton Wigan Lancashire WN8 7RY

    Received 19 Jun 2023
  7. DecidedT/2023/0067/TPO

    T1- Ash- Fell Stems

    11A Fulwood Avenue Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6RP

    Received 16 Jun 2023
  8. Decided2023/0559/FUL

    Relocation and reorientation of the existing commercial building (Use Class B8).

    Woodlands Sandy Lane Holmeswood Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UE

    Received 19 Jun 2023
  9. Decided2023/0561/FUL

    Proposed alterations to rear extension with new flat roof. Creation of first floor flat roof dormer to rear of dwelling.

    29 Hesketh Lane Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6AQ

    Received 19 Jun 2023
  10. Decided2023/0562/LDP

    Dormer Loft Conversion to dwelling house.

    111 Crosshall Brow Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6JE

    Received 19 Jun 2023
  11. Decided2023/0563/PNP

    Application for determination as to whether Prior Approval is Required for Details - Erection of agricultural building.

    Lower End Farm Bowkers Green Lane Bickerstaffe Ormskirk Lancashire L39 9ER

    Received 20 Jun 2023
  12. Decided2023/0564/FUL

    New vehicular egress is to be provided using the existing vehicle access points off Langley to allow for vehicular access, including the creation of 2No. Roller shutter doors to Units 1 and 6 of Clayton Commercials allow for the creation of separate industrial units.

    AFB Logistics Ltd Unit 1 Clayton Business Centre Langley Place Burscough Industrial Estate Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 8JS

    Received 20 Jun 2023
  13. Decided2023/0565/CON

    Approval of details reserved by condition no's 6 & 12 of planning permission 2022/0748/FUL relating to drainage and wildlife & countryside (Hedgehog protection)

    Croppers Farm Croppers Lane Bickerstaffe Ormskirk Lancashire L39 9EJ

    Received 20 Jun 2023
  14. Decided2023/0566/FUL

    Single storey side extension to detached house comprising of garage and hall.

    Abrahams Barn Meadow Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 4BR

    Received 20 Jun 2023
  15. DecidedT/2023/0069/TPO

    T1- Copper Beech- ReduceA1- Willow-Fell

    1 Convent Grove Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7JA

    Received 20 Jun 2023
  16. Decided2023/0567/CON

    Approval of details reserved by condition no's 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 21, 24 of planning permission 2022/0642/FUL relating to Materials, Ecological Enhancement, External Lighting, Construction Management, Invasive Species Management, Cycle Storage, Privacy Screening

    Land To The South Of Chancel Way Burscough Lancashire

    Received 20 Jun 2023
  17. DecidedT/2023/0070/TPO

    Further to a Visual Tree Assessment (VTA) and Risk Assessment using QTRA, ten individual trees and two groups of trees were identified as having risk levelsthat are tolerable if they are As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP).Trees T6, T8, T10 and G1 and G2 are all ash trees that are dying from ash dieback disease caused by the fungus Hymenoscyphus fraxineus. The condition of these trees will continue to decline, and the likelihood of stem or branch failure will increase over time. These trees are recommended for removal to ensure risk is ALARP.Trees T1, T2, T4, T5 and T7 are all sycamore trees that are infected by the fungus Phytophthora ramorum, or they have significant basal decay. The condition of these trees will continue to decline, and the likelihood of stem or branch failure will also increase over time. These trees are recommended for removal to ensure risk is ALARP.Tree T3 is a multiple stem re-growth from an old alder stump on the riverbank that has significant erosion below. The stems have decay cavities at their bases and union with the old stump. There is a potential for failure of one or more stems to the west over the river and neighbouring property. All stems are recommended for removal to ensure risk is ALARP.Tree T9 is a mature oak that has a large stem wound where a co-dominant leading stem failed to the east at an included bark union. Approx. 30% of the main stem diameter is live wood. The canopy of the tree is now biased to the west and there is a risk of stem failure over the garden of the property. It is recommended that the crown of the tree to the west is reduced by 2-3m by removing secondary branches and reducing primary branches back to suitable branch unions, to ensure risk is ALARP.Full survey and risk assesment details including a survey plan and tables can be found in MPTrees Risk Assessment Report, Bank Top, June 2023, appended to this application.It is propsed that 15no. new trees of a variety of species are plante...

    Bank Top Cobbs Brow Lane Newburgh Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6JJ

    Received 20 Jun 2023
  18. DecidedT/2023/0071/TPO

    To fell T1 (Ash) . Is dead and shedding branches

    24 Abington Drive Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8FL

    Received 20 Jun 2023
  19. Decided2023/0568/FUL

    Proposed switch room building

    IKO Plc Appley Lane North Appley Bridge Wigan Lancashire WN6 9AB

    Received 20 Jun 2023
  20. Decided2023/0569/CON

    Approval of details reserved by condition nos. 8 and 13 of planning permission 2021/0648/FUL relating to surface water and pollution prevention and Construction Management and Environmental Plan

    Moor Hall Restaurant Prescot Road Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6RT

    Received 20 Jun 2023
  21. Decided2023/0570/ADV

    Advertisement Consent - 2x internally illuminated fascia signs, 1x vinyl sign, 1x internally illuminated totem sign

    Site Of Former Pennylands House Westgate Skelmersdale Lancashire

    Received 21 Jun 2023
  22. Decided2023/0571/CON

    Approval of details reserved by condition No 8 and 13 of planning permission 2021/0648/FUL relating to Drainage and CEMP.

    Moor Hall Restaurant Prescot Road Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6RT

    Received 21 Jun 2023
  23. Decided2023/0572/FUL

    Proposed single storey Rear extension with associated internal alterations, porch redesign and updating external finishes.

    8 Briars Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5TG

    Received 21 Jun 2023
  24. Decided2023/0573/NMA

    Non-material amendment to planning permission 2021/1295/FUL- Change window configuration to the front bays to make larger feature apertures and introduce an aluminium spandrel panel between ground and first floor windows.

    225 Prescot Road Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5AE

    Received 21 Jun 2023

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