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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
11,226Searchable applications
404Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 10,039 approved or refused records
1,570Refused applications

8,469 approved · 1,570 refused · 510 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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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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. Decided2024/0690/FUL

    Retrospective planning application for agricultural hardstanding area to increase existing yard area.

    Smithy Lane Farm Smithy Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6SS

    Received 7 Aug 2024
  2. Decided2024/0691/FUL

    A single storey extension to the rear of the building, adjoining the dwelling and existing outbuilding, with the addition of a open porch extension to the side.

    53 Lord Sefton Way Great Altcar Liverpool Lancashire L37 5AB

    Received 7 Aug 2024
  3. Decided2024/0692/FUL

    Full demolition of existing single family dwellinghouse due to subsidence and proposed replacement single family dwellinghouse of similar footprint constructed on piled foundation.

    71 Segars Lane Halsall Southport Lancashire PR8 3JG

    Received 8 Aug 2024
  4. Decided2024/0693/LDC

    Certificate of Lawfulness - Existing Sui Generis use of land for parking, storage and maintenance of equipment.

    Silcocks Caravan Site Liverpool Road North Burscough Lancashire L40 5TN

    Received 8 Aug 2024
  5. Decided2024/0694/LDP

    Certificate of lawfulness - Proposed detached outbuilding to house gym and games room

    The Hawthorns 59 Crabtree Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 0RN

    Received 8 Aug 2024
  6. Decided2024/0695/FUL

    Siting of 2no. containers for storage and purposes ancillary to the use of The Ship Inn public house (retrospective).

    The Ship Inn 4 Wheat Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 4BX

    Received 9 Aug 2024
  7. Decided2024/0696/FUL

    Change of use from retail (Class E a to a family fun attraction (sui generis))

    Unit 143 The Concourse Southway Skelmersdale Lancashire

    Received 9 Aug 2024
  8. Decided2024/0697/FUL

    Single storey side extension of garage linked to main house. Garage conversion to bedroom/ensuite. Raising roof of garage.

    1 Trent Close Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 4LG

    Received 9 Aug 2024
  9. Decided2024/0698/CON

    Approval of details reserved by condition no's 10, 14, 15, 17 & 18 of planning permission 2022/1364/FUL relating to Hard and Soft Landscaping, Surface Water Drainage, Elevations and Materials of Cycle Stores, Lighting Plan and Traffic, Travel and Parking Management Strategy.

    Edge Hill University St Helens Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4QP

    Received 12 Aug 2024
  10. Decided2024/0699/FUL

    Two storey extension to rear with one and a half storey extension to front.

    176A Renacres Lane Halsall Ormskirk Lancashire L39 8SQ

    Received 12 Aug 2024
  11. Decided2024/0700/FUL

    Proposed Erection of an Infill Building in Conjunction with Existing Business

    Ramsay Timber And Building Supplies Skull House Lane Appley Bridge Wigan Lancashire WN6 9DR

    Received 12 Aug 2024
  12. DecidedT/2024/0104/TPO

    Sycamore tree at the rear of 10 Crescent Green Aughton. The tree to be removed. This tree was subject to a successful application in 2021 reference:T/2021/0139/TPO. We were informed on 6.1.22 that permission was granted but clearly it had to be done after bird nesting season.Visits were made by officials from West Lancs Council and it was agreed the tree could be removed along with one other by the council. The council official said the council would carry out the work. It did not happen however other trees were removed at the read of numbers 8 and 12. The council agreed this remaining tree has exposed roots and as well as causing excessive shading there is also cause for concern that it could fall causing damage to property. Unfortunately due to an oversight on behalf of the council (which was admitted during a visit to our home by Brian Dean), the tree was not removed and unfortunately we were informed earlier this year that the planning consent period had passed and we needed to re-apply for removal of the tree once the bird nesting season was over which it will be in September.We were told the consent was merely a formality due to the earlier successful application and the mistakes admitted by the council in this matter.

    10 Crescent Green Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5DR

    Received 12 Aug 2024
  13. Decided2024/0701/FUL

    Refurbishment of existing detached single family dwelling-house including garage conversion, addition of hipped roof, general internal reconfiguration at GF and 1F as well as re-composition of all elevations.

    14 Smithy Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6SS

    Received 13 Aug 2024
  14. Decided2024/0702/PND

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

    14 Speakmans Drive Appley Bridge Wigan Lancashire WN6 9AT

    Received 13 Aug 2024
  15. Decided2024/0703/FUL

    The extension and alteration of 31 Brookfield Lane, Aughton including a one-storey extension to the rear, a mixed storey extension to the side, and a new attached garage to the other side.

    Mews Cottage 31 Brookfield Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6SN

    Received 13 Aug 2024
  16. Decided2024/0704/FUL

    The application seeks planning consent for the replacement of the existing flood light bulbs, located on the '3G Pitch' to be replaced with new LED light bulbs. The existing flood light units are to be retained.

    Ormskirk School Wigan Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2AT

    Received 13 Aug 2024
  17. Decided2024/0705/FUL

    Full planning application to demolish the existing commercial buildings on site and replacement with new commercial buildings to the rear of Springfield, Guide Road, Hesketh Bank

    Springfield Guide Road Hesketh Bank Preston Lancashire PR4 6XS

    Received 13 Aug 2024
  18. Decided2024/0706/FUL

    Creation of a 3G Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP) with perimeter fencing, acoustic fencing, hardstanding areas, storage container, floodlights, an access footpath and associated bund.

    Tarleton Academy Hesketh Lane Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6AQ

    Received 13 Aug 2024
  19. Decided2024/0707/FUL

    Demolition of Existing Agricultural Building and Erection of New Residential Dwelling

    Land South Of Sandy Lane Farm Holmeswood Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UF

    Received 13 Aug 2024
  20. Decided2024/0710/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 4.00m. Maximum height of the extension 3.50m. Height of eaves of the extension 3.00m.

    24 Gravel Lane Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8BN

    Received 14 Aug 2024
  21. Decided2024/0711/FUL

    Change of use of land for the siting of two additional agricultural worker caravans.

    Mere House Nurseries 69 Jacksmere Lane Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 9RT

    Received 14 Aug 2024
  22. Decided2024/0713/FUL

    Full Planning Application for the Demolition of the Existing Dwellinghouse and Erection of a Self-Building Replacement Dwellinghouse.

    Moss Farm Cottage Moss Lane Churchtown Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8AF

    Received 14 Aug 2024
  23. Decided2024/0714/FUL

    Erection of open wall oak frame double carport with pitched Spanish slate roof. Car port to include for EV charging point.

    Birches Brow Barn Mill Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 7HJ

    Received 14 Aug 2024
  24. Decided2024/0715/FUL

    Retrospective Application for a children's play structure constructed in the rear garden to the property.

    The Willow House 1 Halsall Farm Grove Halsall Ormskirk Lancashire L39 8AB

    Received 15 Aug 2024

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