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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 dates
12,282Searchable applications
416Recorded as pending
85%Approval rate · 11,002 approved or refused records
1,703Refused applications

9,299 approved · 1,703 refused · 561 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 24 Mar 2010 to 15 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 17 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Conservation areasNo boundary records available in this collection
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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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. Decided2025/0086/PNH

    Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - Rear extension. Extension extends beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 8.00m. Maximum height of the extension 4.00m. Height of eaves of the extension 3.00m.

    Hillcrest Chapel Lane Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UD

    Received 3 Feb 2025
  2. Decided2025/0087/LDP

    Certificate of Lawfulness - Rear dormer and hip to gable roof extension.

    Hillcrest Chapel Lane Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UD

    Received 3 Feb 2025
  3. Decided2025/0088/FUL

    Retrospective - installation of 14 signs and 2 ANPR cameras.

    Stanley Institute 1 Liverpool Road North Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5TN

    Received 3 Feb 2025
  4. Decided2025/0089/ADV

    Retrospective Advertisement Consent - Installation of 14 non-illuminated signs relating to parking conditions and enforcement on the site.

    Stanley Institute 1 Liverpool Road North Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5TN

    Received 3 Feb 2025
  5. Decided2025/0092/CON

    Approval of details reserved by condition no's 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 of planning permission 2023/0930/FUL relating to Drainage, Materials, Landscaping, Enclosure and Boundary Treatment and Lighting.

    Marbleton Kennels 69 Gaw Hill Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 7HA

    Received 4 Feb 2025
  6. DecidedT/2025/0018/TPO

    Silver Birch - Fell dismantle - left side of tree in decline possible root issue. Some bleeding at base.

    Windrush Whiteleys Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HE

    Received 4 Feb 2025
  7. Decided2025/0093/FUL

    Widening of external window openings.

    The Barn Balls Farm Fir Tree Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 7HH

    Received 4 Feb 2025
  8. Decided2025/0095/FUL

    The erection of a farm welfare building

    Land To The West Of Park Farm Holmeswood Road Rufford Lancashire

    Received 4 Feb 2025
  9. Decided2025/0096/CON

    Approval of details reserved by condition no's 3,5,6,8,9,11&14 of planning permission 2023/0776/FUL relating to; Methods of protection, CEMP, CMS, Surface Water drainage ownership and maintenance, Surface water drainage scheme, Landscaping scheme and Materials.

    Bank House Gorst Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 0RS

    Received 4 Feb 2025
  10. DecidedLCC/2025/0004

    Consultation: Replacement & relocation of site offices & reconfiguration of staff parking area

    Whitemoss Landfill Site White Moss Road South Skelmersdale Lancashire

    Received 4 Feb 2025
  11. Decided2025/0098/FUL

    Demolition of existing detached dwelling and erection of new detached dwelling with attached annexe.

    20 Gorsey Lane Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8EH

    Received 4 Feb 2025
  12. Decided2025/0099/FUL

    Alterations and extensions to 261 Liverpool Rd.

    261 Liverpool Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SD

    Received 4 Feb 2025
  13. Decided2025/0100/CON

    Approval of details reserved by condition no 3 of planning permission 2024/1010/FUL relating to Panel and Roof fixings.

    9 Mill Leat Mews Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7NH

    Received 5 Feb 2025
  14. Decided2025/0101/FUL

    Single Storey rear extension.

    6 Boydells Lane Dalton Wigan Lancashire WN8 7RL

    Received 5 Feb 2025
  15. Decided2025/0102/FUL

    Demolish existing outbuildings, replace with garage/workshop.

    215 Blackgate Lane Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6UX

    Received 5 Feb 2025
  16. Decided2025/0103/ARM

    Approval of reserved matters - Pursuant to outline planning permission 2021/1257/OUT for the appearance, scale and landscaping for three dwellings.

    Sandhole Farm 7 Wrightington Bar Wood Lane Wrightington Wigan Lancashire WN6 9SD

    Received 5 Feb 2025
  17. Decided2025/0104/CON

    Approval of details reserved by condition(s) no. 4 and 6 of planning permission 2021/1257/OUT relating to drainage and arboriculture.

    Sandhole Farm 7 Wrightington Bar Wood Lane Wrightington Wigan Lancashire WN6 9SD

    Received 5 Feb 2025
  18. Decided2025/0105/FUL

    Erection of a front garden wall

    32 Skelmersdale Road Bickerstaffe Ormskirk Lancashire WN8 8BT

    Received 5 Feb 2025
  19. Decided2025/0106/FUL

    Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 2023/0296/FUL in relation to Plans.

    Land To The Rear Of 126-160 Ormskirk Road Up Holland Lancashire

    Received 5 Feb 2025
  20. Decided2025/0108/FUL

    Internal and external remodelling works to provide revised car parking, garden, and external bar and dining areas. First and second floor alterations to create 12 en-suite hotel rooms.

    Hesketh Arms 81 Liverpool Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SB

    Received 6 Feb 2025
  21. Decided2025/0109/LBC

    Internal and external remodelling works to provide revised car parking, garden, and external bar and dining areas. First and second floor alterations to create 12 en-suite hotel rooms.

    Hesketh Arms 81 Liverpool Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SB

    Received 6 Feb 2025
  22. Decided2025/0110/PIP

    Application for Permission in Principle - Erection of up to two dwellings.

    Land To North West Barn Lowes Farm Lowes Lane Newburgh Lancashire

    Received 6 Feb 2025
  23. Decided2025/0111/FUL

    Creation of dormer look following the installation of ladder frame and side fascia to as built loft conversion.

    9 School Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HL

    Received 6 Feb 2025
  24. Decided2025/0112/FUL

    Partial demolition of garage/gym to retain garage to enable retention of plant and services within this portion of the development.

    Pancheree Formby Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 7HG

    Received 6 Feb 2025

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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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