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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
10,993Searchable applications
403Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 9,826 approved or refused records
1,541Refused applications

8,285 approved · 1,541 refused · 495 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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  1. Decided2023/0906/PND

    Application for determination as to whether prior approval is required for the demolition of outrigger building.

    The Market Cross 26 Church Street Ormskirk Lancashire L39 3AN

    Received 10 Oct 2023
  2. Decided2023/0907/FUL

    Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 2022/0335/FUL relating to approved plans.

    Croft Cottage Tabbys Nook Newburgh Wigan Lancashire WN8 7LN

    Received 10 Oct 2023
  3. Decided2023/0908/CON

    Approval of details reserved by condition nos 4&5 of planning permission 2023/0514/FUL relating to description of materials and automated gate.

    38 Winifred Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5DJ

    Received 10 Oct 2023
  4. DecidedT/2023/0150/TPO

    T1 Lime, reduce entire canopy by 2 metres 10% canopy thin (inc removing epicormic growth on mainstem). remove large lateral branch that has been previously stub cut over buildings roof.This it to reduce windsail and prevent potential future failure due to heavily weighted large limbs. Thus prolonging the trees life and promoting healthy growth characteristics.

    The Coppice 5 Douglas Avenue Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6RQ

    Received 10 Oct 2023
  5. Decided2023/0909/FUL

    Proposed erection of dormer bungalow with associated parking and garden with new access dropped kerb to be created

    Land Adjacent To 91 Blackgate Lane Tarleton Lancashire

    Received 11 Oct 2023
  6. DecidedT/2023/0151/TPO

    Beech tree (T1) - Fell as it's size is now unsuitable for it's location. The roots of the tree are causing the driveway to crack up since the roots are lifting the tarmac making it extremely difficult for Mr Rudge the elderly, wheelchair bound owner householder to navigate this area. As the tree has grown over the years Mrs Rudge is finding it increasingly difficult to get the car in and out of the garage and has on two occasions caught and damaged the car.

    Brandreth House Brandreth Delph Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7AQ

    Received 11 Oct 2023
  7. DecidedT/2023/0152/TPO

    Tree highlighted on sketch plan is at the front of the property on the right hand side as you look at the house.The horse chestnut is a mature specimen with co dominant stems. It also has large visible cracks in the bark on one of the stems. I personally feel that the tree poses a potential danger due to the aforementioned factors. However the property owner does not want to lose the tree. As bare minimum we would like to request too reduce two of the large limbs on the stem that has the cracks running up it. The two limbs in question are the lowest lateral limb that grows over the drive way towards the house, this needs to be reduced/ remove as far as safely possible in order reduce the risk of fracture. There is another limb directly above the previously mentioned limb and I think that it would be beneficial to reduce the weight of it in order to reduce to gross weight of the entire stem.Myself and the property owner would also like your professional opinion on the safety of the tree as a whole and what your recommendations would be.

    Fairholme Quarry Drive Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5BQ

    Received 12 Oct 2023
  8. DecidedT/2023/0153/TPO

    Chestnut Tree- reduce by third53-55 deadwood- crown raise 4m

    55 St Helens Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4QW

    Received 12 Oct 2023
  9. Decided2023/0910/LDC

    Certificate of Lawfulness of Existing Development - Erection of garage and use for domestic storage.

    45 Long Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5AS

    Received 12 Oct 2023
  10. Decided2023/0911/NMA

    Non Material Amendment to planning permission ref: 2023/0031/FUL - Alterations to design and facing materials of rear elevation.

    The Royal British Legion Lord Street Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 4BZ

    Received 12 Oct 2023
  11. Decided2023/0912/FUL

    Agricultural access and track

    Smithy Lane Farm Smithy Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6SS

    Received 12 Oct 2023
  12. Decided2023/0913/PNC

    Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - Conversion of existing agricultural barn to a residential dwelling

    Balls Farm Marsh Road Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8DY

    Received 12 Oct 2023
  13. Decided2023/0914/FUL

    Single storey side and rear extension

    Langleys Farm Martin Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 0RU

    Received 12 Oct 2023
  14. Decided2023/0915/FUL

    Proposed alterations to front of dwelling at first floor (window and facade squared off). Ground floor front, side extension to accommodate new porch, converted garage and new garage/storage.

    68 Cottage Lane Ormskirk Lancashire L39 3NG

    Received 13 Oct 2023
  15. DecidedT/2023/0154/TPO

    Sycamore (T1) - Crown thin 15% apo crown cleanSycamore (T2) - Crown thin 15% & Clear wire apo crown clean

    Bewicks Barn Tarlscough Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 0RJ

    Received 13 Oct 2023
  16. Decided2023/0916/FUL

    Proposed Erection of Infill Glasshouse.

    Gro Well Salads Chestnut Lea Nurseries Blackgate Lane Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6UT

    Received 13 Oct 2023
  17. DecidedT/2023/0155/TPO

    Beech (T1) - Fell/DismantleHas meripilus giganteus, cracks have appeared, tree has moved towards the house.

    116 Hall Road Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 9QF

    Received 13 Oct 2023
  18. Decided2023/0917/FUL

    Full planning permission for the demolition of existing buildings and structures and erection of a new industrial/warehouse building (B2 and B8 uses) including ancillary office space and associated hard and soft landscaping.

    Allied Business Centre Potter Place West Pimbo Up Holland Lancashire WN8 9PH

    Received 13 Oct 2023
  19. Decided2023/0918/FUL

    First floor extension to front elevation. Part single and first floor extension to rear elevation. Part conversion of garage and extension of driveway.

    5 Rosehill Drive Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5AA

    Received 13 Oct 2023
  20. Decided2023/0920/FUL

    Refurbishment works to existing residential property. All external elevations and roofs as well as re-composition of internal layout(s). Proposal to incorporate new access to rear commercial aspect.

    Hundred End House Hundred End Lane Hesketh Bank Preston Lancashire PR4 6XL

    Received 16 Oct 2023
  21. Decided2023/0921/FUL

    Single storey rear extension and part conversion of garage

    12 Dunning Grove Ormskirk Lancashire L40 7AP

    Received 16 Oct 2023
  22. Decided2023/0922/FUL

    Retrospective planning application for:- Erection of 3no cement silos, 2no. round metal cylinders, 5m high retaining wall , storage bays. Installation of 12no high lamp posts, diesel tank with metal hoarding surround. Erection of portacabin to be used as temporary site office, temporary storage tent. Construction of settling pit & wash pit.

    Appley Lane North Appley Bridge Wigan Lancashire WN6 9AE

    Received 17 Oct 2023
  23. Decided2023/0923/FUL

    Change of window fenestration

    38 School Lane Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0LW

    Received 17 Oct 2023
  24. Decided2023/0925/FUL

    Proposal for the construction of a 45 unit business park in B8 use, with associated car parking,landscaping, amenity space and access on land south of Junction 4 of the M58.

    Land Adjacent M58 Moss Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire

    Received 17 Oct 2023

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