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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 dates11,139Searchable applications
404Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 9,959 approved or refused records
1,563Refused applications
8,396 approved · 1,563 refused · 504 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 2026Planning 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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- Decided2024/0278/FUL
Part retrospective - erection of garden room.
Otterbrook Moss Lane Churchtown Banks Lancashire
Received 1 Apr 2024 - DecidedT/2024/0037/TPO
Last year I applied through this portal to: 1) crown T4 Oak in front garden of Delph Lodge 2) To remove the branch of T2 Poplar tree, which extends across Stoney Lane. This was because of safety concerns. Large branches fall off and could land on cars or pedestrians. 3) To fell tree T3- sycamore. This is due to light issues within the street and because by removing this tree it would create more light and allow one to see other beautiful trees behind it. Dave Thornber came to visit and to assess the above request. He agreed to request number 1). However he said he would prefer for us to fell the poplar tree T2, and to leave the sycamore tree in place T3. He agreed he would approve this if we submitted a new application. Unfortunately my husband has been seriously ill and we are only now in a position to submit.I did submit photos of the large branches that have fallen off the poplar tree with my last application , which you should still have
Delph Lodge Brandreth Park Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7AG
Received 2 Apr 2024 - Decided2024/0279/FUL
Single storey rear extension and removal of existing conservatory.
14 Queens Road Orrell Wigan Lancashire WN5 8UF
Received 2 Apr 2024 - Decided2024/0280/LDC
Certificate of Lawfulness - Existing use of Unit 12 as a gym.
Fitness World Unit 12 Malthouse Business Centre 48 Southport Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 1QR
Received 2 Apr 2024 - Decided2024/0281/FUL
Dormer loft conversion and additional velux's to front elevation.
24 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
Received 2 Apr 2024 - DecidedT/2024/0025/TCA
Remove hedge
8 The Paddock Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UL
Received 5 Feb 2024 - DecidedT/2024/0038/TPO
Fell
25 East Mead Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5ES
Received 2 Apr 2024 - Decided2024/0282/FUL
Proposed bungalow
Land To The East Of Ende Cottage Slate Lane Lathom Lancashire WN8 8UY
Received 2 Apr 2024 - Decided2024/0283/FUL
Single storey storage unit (Class B8) and associated works, car parking, hard and soft landscaping
Land To The Rear Of 99 Blackgate Lane Tarleton Lancashire
Received 2 Apr 2024 - Decided2024/0285/FUL
Variation of conditions 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 of planning permission 2022/1305/FUL relating to plans & materials.
Barn Adjacent To Bescar House Barn 174 Bescar Lane Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire
Received 2 Apr 2024 - Decided2024/0286/FUL
Conversion of detached garage into Granny Annexe
The Barn Holly Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 7HB
Received 3 Apr 2024 - DecidedT/2024/0026/TCA
T1 - Whitebeam - This tree is showing signs of decline (loose and fissured bark with dead branches present in canopy). With its proximity to the road, footpath and phonelines we are applying for its removal.T2 - Cedar - Crown raise to approx 3.5m and reduce 1 x limb extending over adjacent property and 1 x large limb extending over driveway to a suitable drop crotch / growth point.T3, T4 and T5 - Cypress - These appear to be a lapsed hedge along the boundary between 21 Cobbs brow and the adjacent property. We feel that they are crowding the Cedar and Hawthorn (Hawthorn not included in this application) and are outgrowing their position. We would like to reduce the height (see photograph 'Cedar and Cypress w. line').
Woodstock 21 Cobbs Brow Lane Newburgh Wigan Lancashire WN8 7ND
Received 3 Apr 2024 - Decided2024/0288/FUL
Proposed change of use, remodelling and extension of previous 'Barclay's Bank' to create 6 student accommodation units (2 x 1-bed and 4 x 2-bed) on the first and second floors and existing use class E on ground floor.
3 Aughton Street Ormskirk Lancashire L39 3BH
Received 3 Apr 2024 - Decided2024/0289/FUL
Single storey extension to existing Patient unit. Including new ECA lounge. Proposed adjacent fencing to create outdoor garden space.
Scarisbrick Unit Ormskirk General Hospital Wigan Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2AZ
Received 3 Apr 2024 - Decided2024/0290/CON
Approval of details reserved by condition number 7, 11 and 20 of planning permission 2022/0947/FUL. relating to - biodiversity enhancement, construction management traffic plan and drainage.
Rear Of 97 Blackgate Lane Tarleton Lancashire PR4 6UT
Received 3 Apr 2024 - Awaiting decision2024/0291/FUL
Variation of condition 8 of planning permission 2024/0754/FUL relating to Unit 4 opening hours.
Unit 4 Rear Of 97 Blackgate Lane Tarleton Lancashire PR4 6UT
Received 3 Apr 2024 - Awaiting decision2024/0292/FUL
Variation of condition 8 of planning permission 2024/0754/FUL relating to Unit 17 opening hours.
Unit 17 Rear Of 97 Blackgate Lane Tarleton Lancashire PR4 6UT
Received 3 Apr 2024 - Awaiting decision2024/0293/FUL
Variation of condition 8 of planning permission 2024/0754/FUL relating to Unit 20 opening hours.
Unit 20 Rear Of 97 Blackgate Lane Tarleton Lancashire PR4 6UT
Received 3 Apr 2024 - Decided2024/0294/CON
Approval of details reserved by condition no's 6, 7 & 8 of planning permission 2022/0110/FUL relating to Supporting Statement, Landscaping and Lighting Plan, Construction Method Statement and Environmental Management Plan.
Land To The South-west Of Mercer Court Great Altcar Lancashire
Received 4 Apr 2024 - Decided2024/0295/LDP
Certificate of lawfulness - Proposed new septic tank installed in rear yard.
8 Canal Bank Ring O Bells Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5TF
Received 4 Apr 2024 - Decided2024/0296/FUL
Retrospective application: Increasing the height of a boundary fence.
The White House Lancaster Lane Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7HQ
Received 4 Apr 2024 - Decided2024/0297/FUL
Installation of CCTV Cameras.
Shell Garage And Spar Store 242 Southport Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 1LZ
Received 4 Apr 2024 - Decided2024/0299/PNP
Application for determination as to whether prior approval is required for details - Erection of polytunnels
Wayfarer Restaurant 1 - 5 Alder Lane Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7NL
Received 5 Apr 2024 - Decided2024/0300/FUL
Formation of a single storey side extension following the demolition of an existing conservatory.
115 Chapel Road Hesketh Bank Preston Lancashire PR4 6RU
Received 5 Apr 2024
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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.
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