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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
13,361Searchable applications
416Recorded as pending
85%Approval rate · 11,927 approved or refused records
1,820Refused applications

10,107 approved · 1,820 refused · 643 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 18 Dec 2007 to 15 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 18 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Decided2025/0974/LDP

    Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) single storey rear extension and single storey side / front porch extension, following the taking down of existing conservatory, carport and porch.

    33 Brighouse Close Ormskirk Lancashire L39 3NA

    Received 17 Nov 2025
  2. Registered2025/0975/PNC

    Application for determination as to whether prior approval details is required - Class Q, - Conversion of agricultural storage building at Mossfield Farm, Sugar Stubbs Lane, Banks to 4 no. dwellings.

    Mossfield Sugar Stubbs Lane Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8DD

    Received 17 Nov 2025
  3. DecidedT/2025/0144/TPO

    T1 - Sycamore - Remove. The tree is dead, along with multiple suspected Ganoderma brackets and Honey fungus. T2 - Sycamore - Remove dead branches.

    94 Square Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 7RQ

    Received 17 Nov 2025
  4. DecidedT/2025/0145/TPO

    T1 + T2 - Sycamore/s - Remove Epicormic growth on the stems and at the base.

    53 Greetby Hill Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2DR

    Received 17 Nov 2025
  5. DecidedT/2025/0146/TPO

    T1 red: Mature Silver Birch Long lower branch overhangs neighbours garden, negatively affecting the growth of surrounding trees including Oak and Damson. Branch could drop and damage property. Lower branch reduced so it does not interfere with neighbouring tree, slight reduction on the other side to avoid destabilising the tree. T2: Mature silver birch with Ivy. Reduce branches interfering with oak and nearby fruit trees. Light reduction. T3 mature oak. Branches overhanging the property line, neighbours complain about falling branches and acorns damaging patio. Lightly reduce branches overhanging property line.

    The Birches 30C Firswood Road Lathom Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8UP

    Received 17 Nov 2025
  6. DecidedT/2025/0147/TPO

    Removal of large silver birch tree just off of Dam Lane, as it is heavily decayed, dropping branches and has a heavy lean over an access track.

    Into The Ark Forest School Dam Wood Hall Road Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 9QD

    Received 17 Nov 2025
  7. Decided2025/0976/FUL

    Construction of a new workshop building.

    Bungalow Farm Heatons Bridge Road Scarisbrick Lancashire L40 8JQ

    Received 17 Nov 2025
  8. Decided2025/0978/FUL

    Demolition of outbuildings and the construction of four dwellings with shared access.

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

    Received 18 Nov 2025
  9. Unknown2025/0979/FUL

    Erection of domestic garage

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

    Received 18 Nov 2025
  10. Decided2025/0980/FUL

    Single storey rear and side extension, porch, and loft conversion to detached bungalow.

    Odeceixe Warpers Moss Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 4AQ

    Received 18 Nov 2025
  11. Awaiting decision2025/0981/PIP

    Application for Permission in Principle for up to 9 no. dwellings.

    Boltons Farm 225 Blackgate Lane Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6UX

    Received 17 Nov 2025
  12. DecidedT/2025/0148/TPO

    T1: Chestnut, not applying for any work to be carried out on this tree.T2: Sycamore, applying to fell/remove tree, the tree house outgrown its position and is causing excessive shading in the garden, the tree has several small cavities which pose a threat to the future health of the tree, the tree has poor form and structure as it has grown outward towards the road in seeking light due to its close proximity to other more mature trees, the tree is non native and has low amenity value for the area, upon receiving permission of felling the tree I would replant with one standard 10ft hornbeam.T3: Holly, not applying for any work to be carried out on this tree.

    Woodlands 1 Brandreth Delph Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7AQ

    Received 18 Nov 2025
  13. Decided2025/0982/FUL

    Two storey/ single storey extension to side and rear after the removal of existing single storey rear outrigger and front porch extension.

    Ash Lea Ring O Bells Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5TE

    Received 17 Nov 2025
  14. Decided2025/0983/CON

    Approval of details reserved by condition no 5 and 6 of planning permission 2023/0526/FUL relating to Landscape and Ecology.

    Ormskirk General Hospital Wigan Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2AZ

    Received 18 Nov 2025
  15. Decided2025/0984/FUL

    Proposed Single-Storey Rear Extension and Two-Storey Side Extension with Front Porch

    30 Pine Avenue Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2YP

    Received 18 Nov 2025
  16. Decided2025/0985/LDP

    Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - single storey rear extension.

    83 Marians Drive Ormskirk Lancashire L39 1LG

    Received 19 Nov 2025
  17. Decided2025/0986/FUL

    Removal of condition 1 of planning permission 8/6/8990 in relation to Agricultural Occupancy Condition.

    235 Smithy Lane Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 8HL

    Received 19 Nov 2025
  18. Decided2025/0987/FUL

    External alterations featuring new festoon lighting, walk-in freezer, new pedestrian access and other associated refurbishments.

    The Sandpiper Ormskirk Road Bickerstaffe Ormskirk Lancashire L39 0HD

    Received 19 Nov 2025
  19. DecidedT/2025/0082/TCA

    Documents Site Layout and Site Layout 1 (JPEG and PDF) show the site location, which is on the boundary of the Junction Lane conservation area and are not really visible from Junction Lane itself - there are no Tree Preservation Orders on the trees.The tree (shown as from the Willow Family) is a 'soft branched tree' which has outgrown the site. The tree is breaking branches in the wind which are falling on and damaging the roof of 29A Junction Lane. The two Silver Birch trees detailed on the Site Layout have grown massively are over hanging the neighbours garden - the neighbour has requested we cut them back and reduce the height.Viking Tree Services, who West Lancashire Council use for tree services has been to the site and confirmed the large willow family tree is to large for the site, soft branched and risks significant damage to the house. They also confirmed the Silver birches require cutting back and reducing in height.Viking Tree Services have recommended c5M off the large willow family tree and cut the silver birches to approximately the same height.

    The Bowling Green 29A Junction Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5SN

    Received 19 Nov 2025
  20. Decided2025/0988/FUL

    Demolition of an existing conservatory and construction of a single storey side extension, construction of a single roof dormer and conversion of a detached garage to ancillary accommodation.

    2 Cobbs Brow Cottages Vale Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6JH

    Received 19 Nov 2025
  21. Registered2025/0989/FUL

    Demolition of existing greenhouses and replacement with Glamping Pods and Touring Caravan Park

    98 Ralphs Wifes Lane Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8ER

    Received 20 Nov 2025
  22. Decided2025/0990/FUL

    Variation of condition 7 of planning application 2016/1151/FUL in relation to operating hours.

    Eden Tearoom And Galleries Course Lane Newburgh Wigan Lancashire WN8 7UB

    Received 20 Nov 2025
  23. Decided2025/0991/FUL

    Garage conversion and extend hard standing to front drive.

    1 Flour Mill Close Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5TL

    Received 21 Nov 2025
  24. Decided2025/0992/FUL

    Proposed thermal journey wellness retreat with a healthy juice bar and a corporate suite for small scale away days.

    Michael Pearce Limited 20 Springfield Road Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6ST

    Received 21 Nov 2025

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