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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
13,166Searchable applications
416Recorded as pending
85%Approval rate · 11,756 approved or refused records
1,805Refused applications

9,951 approved · 1,805 refused · 631 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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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. Decided2025/0781/CON

    Approval of details reserved by condition no's 3, 4 and 5 of planning permission 2021/1491/FUL (allowed at appeal, dated 8/11/2022), relating to Preliminary Roost Assessment, Arboricultural Method Statement and site protective tree fencing.

    242 Elmers Green Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6SN

    Received 9 Sept 2025
  2. Decided2025/0782/FUL

    First floor side extension and front porch

    28 Willow Drive Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8PJ

    Received 10 Sept 2025
  3. Decided2025/0783/NMA

    Non-material amendments to planning permission 2024/0526/FUL - Repositioning of dwelling. Reduce to single chimney and relocate. Reduction in size and relocation of plant room. Alteration to boot room roof. Amended position of rooflights on front elevation further 2 introduced. Amended position of rooflights on rear elevation two omitted. Terrace introduced at first floor. Approved terrace to rear omitted. Landing window design changed to regular window in place of apex glazing. Window to feature stone head and sill to match other approved windows. Stone in place of timber cladding on flat roof dining space. Adjustment of cabrio rooflight position. Stone piers in place of dwarf wall to front porch.Glazing arrangement to kitchen and main bedroom amended.

    The Poplars Tunley Lane Wrightington Wigan Lancashire WN6 9RG

    Received 10 Sept 2025
  4. Decided2025/0784/FUL

    Removal of condition 4 of planning permission 2018/0500/FUL relating to permitted development.

    295 Liverpool Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SE

    Received 11 Sept 2025
  5. DecidedT/2025/0106/TPO

    Removal of Oak tree at the rear of 7 Orchard view The oak tree is located in the rear left hand corner of the garden in very close proximity to both no 7 also over next doors property.

    7 Orchard View Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5AD

    Received 11 Sept 2025
  6. Decided2025/0785/ADV

    Advertisement Consent - To erect illuminated signage at Unit B High Street, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8GJ.

    Unit B High Street Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8GJ

    Received 11 Sept 2025
  7. Decided2025/0786/CON

    Approval of details reserved by condition no's 3 & 5 of planning permission 2024/0556/FUL relating to Western Boundary Treatment and Driveway Access.

    39 Hall Road Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 9QB

    Received 11 Sept 2025
  8. DecidedT/2025/0107/TPO

    T1 ? Mature PineTree has a pronounced lean. The owner wishes to retain the tree but would like to mitigate associated risks.Remove the lower overhanging branch extending above the roofed decking area and neighbouring shed.Reduce the crown by approximately 20?30%, focusing on reducing the weight of extended lateral branches.Prune back to suitable growth points to maintain the tree?s natural form and aesthetics.Works are intended to improve crown balance and reduce loading stresses while preserving the character of the tree.

    21 Pinewood Close Scarisbrick Southport Lancashire PR8 5LL

    Received 11 Sept 2025
  9. DecidedT/2025/0108/TPO

    T2 ? Mature PineTree has a pronounced lean. The owner wishes to retain the tree but would like to mitigate associated risks.Remove the lower overhanging branch.Reduce the crown by approximately 20?30%, focusing on reducing the weight of extended lateral branches.Prune back to suitable growth points to maintain the tree?s natural form and aesthetics.Works are intended to improve crown balance and reduce loading stresses while preserving the character of the tree.

    23 Pinewood Close Scarisbrick Southport Lancashire PR8 5LL

    Received 11 Sept 2025
  10. DecidedT/2025/0109/TPO

    T3 - Dead pineRemovePhoto uploaded

    25 Pinewood Close Scarisbrick Southport Lancashire PR8 5LL

    Received 11 Sept 2025
  11. Decided2025/0787/CON

    Approval of details reserved by condition no's 3,4,5&6 of Planning Permission 2024/0181/FUL relating to Acoustic/soundproofing mitigation, Bird Boxes, Preliminary roost assessment & dush emergence survey report, Conservation of Habitats & species regulation.

    55 Burscough Street Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2EL

    Received 12 Sept 2025
  12. Decided2025/0788/NMA

    Non material amendment to planning permission 2024/1030/FUL - Roof profile adjusted to match existing house

    The Grove Holmeswood Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1TG

    Received 12 Sept 2025
  13. Decided2025/0789/FUL

    Alterations to front boundary walls including replacement coping stones, pier caps, railings gates and the introduction of a new pedestrian gate access.

    16 Granville Park Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5DU

    Received 12 Sept 2025
  14. Decided2025/0790/FUL

    Erection of 2 storey extension to rear and rear facing dormer.

    97 Crosshall Brow Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6JE

    Received 12 Sept 2025
  15. Decided2025/0791/PNP

    Application for Determination as to Whether Prior Approval is Required for Details - Agricultural Storage with Ancillary Access.

    Sunny Mount Broadhurst Lane Wrightington Wigan Lancashire WN6 9RX

    Received 12 Sept 2025
  16. DecidedT/2025/0110/TPO

    Horse chesnut (T8) - A crown pruning due to overcrowding.

    15 Flax Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5TD

    Received 10 Sept 2025
  17. DecidedT/2025/0111/TPO

    Oak T1 - one branch to be trimmed back level with boundary hedge as it is overhanging bus bay. It is at shoulder height for adults waiting for a bus.

    6 Church Road Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6UR

    Received 11 Sept 2025
  18. Decided2025/0792/LDP

    Certificate of lawfulness (Proposed) - Erection of gates, low wall and pillars.

    Land Adjacent To 1 New Hall Drive Scarisbrick Lancashire

    Received 15 Sept 2025
  19. Decided2025/0793/FUL

    Variation of conditions 2 and 3 of planning permission 2025/0281/FUL in relation to approved plans and materials.

    32 Greenwood Close Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5BL

    Received 15 Sept 2025
  20. DecidedT/2025/0061/TCA

    Permission is politely being requested for the full removal of 1 x large birch tree to ground level.

    Street Record Mill Leat Mews Parbold Lancashire

    Received 15 Sept 2025
  21. Decided2025/0794/NMA

    Non-material amendments to planning persmission 2023/0925/FUL - Relocation of the solar panels, additional EV charger, flattening of the elevations and confirmation of cladding type, change of orientation.

    Land Adjacent M58 Moss Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire

    Received 15 Sept 2025
  22. Decided2025/0795/FUL

    Single-storey rear extension, conversion of garage into a bedroom, and installation of 2 no. log burners with associated flues

    Holly Farm 29 Holly Lane Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SH

    Received 16 Sept 2025
  23. Decided2025/0796/FUL

    Demolition of outbuilding and proposed single storey rear extension and alterations to existing front garden.

    1 Claremont Drive Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4SP

    Received 16 Sept 2025
  24. DecidedT/2025/0112/TPO

    T1 (Oak) - 2 metre lateral reduction on south west side of crown and crown raise to clear ground by 4 metres to reduce encroachment.T1 (Ash) - 2 metre lateral reduction on south west side of crown and crown raise to clear ground by 4 metres to reduce encroachment.

    69 Vines Cross Way Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6HN

    Received 16 Sept 2025

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