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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
13,139Searchable applications
416Recorded as pending
85%Approval rate · 11,736 approved or refused records
1,801Refused applications

9,935 approved · 1,801 refused · 628 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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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.

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More application records

  1. Decided2025/0761/FUL

    Application for dropped kerb to create off road access to the property.

    Land Adjacent To Lindsay Cottage Crawford Road Crawford Village Up Holland Lancashire

    Received 2 Sept 2025
  2. Decided2025/0762/LDC

    Certificate of Lawfulness - Existing use of land and buildings as a garden centre with ancillary cafe.

    Garden Centre And Equestrian Store Primrose Hill Nurseries Asmall Lane Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 8JL

    Received 2 Sept 2025
  3. Decided2025/0763/FUL

    New external staircase.

    Proctor & Gamble Ltd Pimbo Road West Pimbo Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9PE

    Received 2 Sept 2025
  4. Decided2025/0764/FUL

    Erection of an ancillary surface-mounted storage building, anchored to existing hardstanding.

    Brooks Bros (UK) Ltd 5 Glebe Road Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9JP

    Received 2 Sept 2025
  5. Decided2025/0765/OUT

    Outline application: Planning permission for 7 No. commercial units for use as offices, light industry and warehousing with internal service road and 46 No. car parking spaces (some matters reserved).

    Littler Machinery Ltd Prescott Road East Pimbo Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9RE

    Received 2 Sept 2025
  6. Decided2025/0766/FUL

    Application for the retention of 16 no. Caravans and ancillary washroom for the temporary housing of seasonal agricultural workers for a temporary period of 5 years.

    Agricultural Workers Caravans Rydings Lane Banks Lancashire PR9 8EB

    Received 2 Sept 2025
  7. DecidedT/2025/0103/TPO

    We would like to request approval for the removal of a large ash tree located in the rear garden of our property, identified as T3 under Tree Preservation Order No. 69.Over the past two years, the tree has exhibited increasing signs of deterioration, including the frequent shedding of branches of various sizes. Several large limbs?one approximately 15 feet in length?have fallen unexpectedly, posing a serious risk to the safety of residents, visitors, and animals who regularly use the garden. In addition, we have observed a significant presence of dead leaves and dieback throughout the canopy.During a recent visit by Mr. Matthew Parkinson of the West Lancashire Highways Department, for another matter, he informally assessed the tree and noted visible symptoms consistent with Ash Dieback disease. Given the progressive nature of this condition and the associated structural instability, we are concerned that the tree now presents a substantial health and safety hazard.In addition to the safety concerns outlined above, we would also like to highlight the impact that the ash tree (T3) is having on another protected tree within our garden?T4, a Whitebeam, which is also subject to a Tree Preservation Order. Due to the considerable height and canopy spread of T3, T4 is significantly overshadowed and appears to be struggling as a result of reduced light and space. We are concerned that the continued dominance of T3 may compromise the long-term health and viability of T4.In light of these circumstances, we respectfully request permission to remove the tree. We are committed to complying with all necessary procedures and would be happy to provide further documentation or arrange a formal inspection if required.For clarity, we would also like to note that Planning Reference T/2020/0108/TPO pertains to our neighbour, Mr. Ray Martland, who resides at 66c. This reference does not relate to our property, despite its mention in documents provided by Mr. Martland. His addres

    Bank Top Farm 66 Bank Top Roby Mill Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0QQ

    Received 2 Sept 2025
  8. Decided2025/0767/ARM

    Application for approval for reserved matters - Persuant to outline planning permission 2022/0789/OUT seeking approval for the proposed layout, scale, appearance and landscaping.

    14B New Cut Lane Halsall Southport Lancashire PR8 3DN

    Received 3 Sept 2025
  9. Decided2025/0768/FUL

    First floor extension at side and garage conversion.

    Olive View Stopgate Lane Simonswood Liverpool Lancashire L33 4YB

    Received 3 Sept 2025
  10. RegisteredT/2025/0060/TCA

    Six mature Lime trees (trees T15, T18, T30, T32, T33 and T34, in Mgt. area F), located in the Ruff Lane Conservation Area, and in the avenue leading from the Ruff Lane entrance to campus, require crown raising to 5.2m (as per highway regs) to provide clearance to vehicles accessing campus. The works will require the removal of small secondary and primary branches back to stem unions.All work will be carried out by a fully qualified and insured tree work contractor, working as a minimum to the recommendations of BS3998: 2010.

    Ash Hall Forest Court Edge Hill University St Helens Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4AA

    Received 3 Sept 2025
  11. Registered2025/0769/FUL

    Variation of condition No.2 of planning permission 2024/0535/FUL to increase the numbers of touring caravans to 3 including revisions to the site layout plan.

    White Moss Road South Caravan Park White Moss Road South Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9TH

    Received 3 Sept 2025
  12. Decided2025/0770/FUL

    Full application for the demolition of existing commercial buildings and erection of a coffee shop with drive-thru takeaway (use class E(B)) / Sui Generis)

    Woodland Works 542 Southport Road Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 9RG

    Received 4 Sept 2025
  13. Decided2025/0771/FUL

    Retrospective application for the retention of 3no. caravans for the temporary housing of seasonal agricultural workers for a temporary period of 5 years.

    Poplars Gorse Lane Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6LJ

    Received 4 Sept 2025
  14. Decided2025/0772/FUL

    Retrospective - Installation of 350mm dia Stainless Spiral Extractor Ducting to the rear of the property.

    Unit 8 Burscough Wharf Liverpool Road North Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5RZ

    Received 4 Sept 2025
  15. Decided2025/0773/LDC

    Lawful Development Certifcate (Existing) - Use of land for community and recreational purposes in line with charitable objectives, including educational activities.

    Scarisbrick Village Hall Smithy Lane Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 8HH

    Received 4 Sept 2025
  16. DecidedT/2025/0104/TPO

    Fell a dead Sycamore G16, WLDC 14 2004 TPO.

    16 Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HQ

    Received 5 Sept 2025
  17. Decided2025/0774/CON

    Approval of details reserved by condition no 3 of planning permission 2023/0922/FUL relating to Bat Lighting Strategy

    Chorley Concrete Ltd Appley Lane North Appley Bridge Wigan Lancashire WN6 9AE

    Received 8 Sept 2025
  18. Decided2025/0775/CON

    Approval of details reserved by condition no's 4 & 7 of planning permission 2023/0922/FUL relating to Remediation Strategy and Drainage Strategy.

    Chorley Concrete Ltd Appley Lane North Appley Bridge Wigan Lancashire WN6 9AE

    Received 8 Sept 2025
  19. Decided2025/0776/CON

    Approval of details reserved by condition no 6 of planning permission 2023/0922/FUL relating to Rail protection works

    Chorley Concrete Ltd Appley Lane North Appley Bridge Wigan Lancashire WN6 9AE

    Received 8 Sept 2025
  20. Decided2025/0777/NMA

    Non-material amendment to planning permission 2023/1175/FUL - To vary the wording of condition 11 from: "No above ground works shall commence" to "Prior to occupation of the development hereby approved"

    Land To The South Of Stopgate Lane Simonswood Lancashire

    Received 8 Sept 2025
  21. Decided2025/0778/PIP

    Application for Permission in principle - up to 4 dwellings.

    Land To Rear 137 Station Road Hesketh Bank Preston Lancashire PR4 6SR

    Received 8 Sept 2025
  22. Decided2025/0779/FUL

    The installation of PV solar panels in the pitched roof of the outbuilding.

    The Wharf Ring O Bells Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5TE

    Received 8 Sept 2025
  23. Decided2025/0780/FUL

    First floor extension to existing garage and link to create additional living space.

    Newstead Stoney Lane Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7AF

    Received 9 Sept 2025
  24. DecidedT/2025/0105/TPO

    The two trees in question have been identified by Mr Brian Dean as being required to be felled due to Ash die back, making them unsafe and a danger to the public.

    The Old Pumphouse Halsall Lane Ormskirk Lancashire L39 3AT

    Received 9 Sept 2025

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