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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
13,215Searchable applications
416Recorded as pending
85%Approval rate · 11,797 approved or refused records
1,810Refused applications

9,987 approved · 1,810 refused · 637 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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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. Decided2025/0816/FUL

    Part Retrospective application for refurbishment works including demolition of two conservatories and replacement with habitable extensions, application of external render, and repair/replacement of roof tiles

    17 Cobbs Brow Lane Newburgh Wigan Lancashire WN8 7ND

    Received 22 Sept 2025
  2. Decided2025/0817/CON

    Approval of details reserved by condition nos 4, 6, 7, 10, 11 & 14 of planning permission 2023/1116/FUL relating to CMP submission, wheel cleaning, site access, drop kerbs, materials and landscaping.

    The Water Tower Tower Hill Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2EE

    Received 22 Sept 2025
  3. Decided2025/0818/FUL

    Proposed single-storey rear extension, front gable & lift dormer extensions, installation of covered entrance canopies to the front and side elevations, internal reconfiguration works and external level alterations.

    Wood Farm Boundary Meanygate Hesketh Bank Preston Lancashire PR4 6EG

    Received 22 Sept 2025
  4. Decided2025/0819/FUL

    Two-storey rear extension with additional front storey with new dormers and roof alterations. New and replacement windows and doors.

    73 Southport Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 1LW

    Received 22 Sept 2025
  5. Decided2025/0820/FUL

    Extension of an existing commercial building for uses of office space, storage and distribution.

    Harrisons Transport Tollgate Road Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 8LD

    Received 22 Sept 2025
  6. Decided2025/0821/FUL

    Conversion of existing single garage to include flat roof lift, infill of existing garage door opening and rendered finish

    30 Colinmander Gardens Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4TF

    Received 22 Sept 2025
  7. Decided2025/0822/FUL

    Erection of menage and stables at Holland House, Lees Lane, Dalton, Wigan.

    Holland House Lees Lane Dalton Wigan Lancashire WN8 7RD

    Received 23 Sept 2025
  8. Decided2025/0823/CON

    Approval of details reserved by conditions no 8 of planning permission 2023/1078/FUL relating to External Lighting Plan.

    Dresser House Gillibrands Road Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9TA

    Received 23 Sept 2025
  9. Decided2025/0824/FUL

    Single storey extension to rear of existing dwellinghouse and re-roof of existing side extension to tie into the new extension works.

    The Glen Moss Lane Churchtown Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8AE

    Received 23 Sept 2025
  10. Registered2025/0825/FUL

    Demolition of the existing dwelling and outbuildings and redevelopment of the site for 7 houses and associated infrastructure. REVISED DESIGN AND DESCRIPTION

    Roslyn 31 Black Moss Lane Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4TN

    Received 23 Sept 2025
  11. Decided2025/0826/PNH

    Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - extension of dwellinghouse. Extension extends beyond the rear of the original dwellinghouse - by 5.32m. Maximum height of the extension 4.00m Height of eaves of the extension 2.70m

    Springfield Farm Boundary Meanygate Hesketh Bank Preston Lancashire PR4 6AL

    Received 23 Sept 2025
  12. Decided2025/0827/FUL

    The conversion of existing attached garage.

    3 Bescar Croft Gardens Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 9AA

    Received 23 Sept 2025
  13. Decided2025/0828/FUL

    Change of use to a residential childrens home for up to 6 children and to undertake minor physical works to external elevations and enhancements to the boundary treatment and outside amenity areas

    54 Southport Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 1LX

    Received 23 Sept 2025
  14. Decided2025/0829/LDP

    Certificate of Lawfulness - It is proposed to use the house for occupation by up to three young people up to the age of 18 with care provided on a rota basis, the property would remain their home and dwellinghouse for land use planning purposes.

    Coal Pit Lane Farm Coal Pit Lane Bickerstaffe Ormskirk Lancashire L39 0HH

    Received 23 Sept 2025
  15. Decided2025/0830/CON

    Approval of details reserved by condition no 3 of planning permission 2020/0843/FUL relating to materials.

    3 Charnleys Lane Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8HH

    Received 24 Sept 2025
  16. Decided2025/0831/CON

    Approval of details reserved by condition no 10 of planning permission 2002/0689 relating to Tree Protection.

    St Josephs Conference Centre College Road Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0QE

    Received 24 Sept 2025
  17. Decided2025/0832/FUL

    Demolition of an existing outbuilding and erection of a single storey outbuilding.

    234 Southport Road Scarisbrick Southport Lancashire PR8 5LF

    Received 24 Sept 2025
  18. DecidedT/2025/0117/TPO

    Following a recent submission for the felling of two Ash trees suffering from ash die back, which were brought to my attention following a survey by Mr Brian Dean (Tree Officer), the recent high winds have highlighted further trees which are in a serious/dangerous state of health.Grouping G2 - Ash :- This tree lost a major limb during the recent winds, landing on the driveway of my property. Other limbs are clearly unstable with the potential to not only fall into my property but also into the adjacent park. Ash die back is clearly present. Proposal to fell tree.Grouping G3 - Ash :- This ash is also suffering from die back and is adjacent to and overhangs the driveway. During the winds this tree has clearly become unstable at root level which is identifiable by the ground heave that has occurred at its base raising the stone edgings. Proposal to fell treeGrouping G3 - Whitebeam :- This tree has two out of its four major limbs dead. the tree is adjacent to and leans over the driveway. This deterioration was observed by your Mr Dean during his visit following the high winds. It was considered that the removal/reduction of the two limbs could potentially exasperate the further deterioration of the tree. Proposal to fell tree.These proposals do not come about lightly, recent events have (commencing with with your notice to remove a diseased Ash) focused my attention to my tree stock subsequently highlighting dangers to individuals and property both within and outwith of my curtilage. There are two further Ash trees that have succumbed to die back, one poses a threat to the drive and the main house whilst the other poses a threat to the main entrance driveway, Halsall Lane and overhead cabling. I shall monitor these trees going forward

    The Old Pumphouse Halsall Lane Ormskirk Lancashire L39 3AT

    Received 24 Sept 2025
  19. DecidedT/2025/0065/TCA

    T1 - Cypress - Remove.T2 - Pine - Crown raise upto a third of the trees total height. To reduce shading and a part of good tree management.

    Mill Brow Mill Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 7HJ

    Received 24 Sept 2025
  20. DecidedT/2025/0118/TPO

    T1 - Willow - Remove. Reasons - To eliminate the potential failure due to a severe cavity/ rotten stem at the base.

    2 Berry House Cottages Berry House Road Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UG

    Received 24 Sept 2025
  21. Decided2025/0834/FUL

    Ridge lift to existing garage and conversion, driveway material alteration, solar panels to rear dormer.

    Oakwood Flash Lane Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SN

    Received 25 Sept 2025
  22. Decided2025/0835/PNP

    Consideration of Details for Prior Approval - Agricultural storage building.

    Land North Of Plex Lane Plex Lane Halsall L39 7JY

    Received 26 Sept 2025
  23. Decided2025/0836/FUL

    Siting of a site management unit (caravan) for a temporary period and a programme of site remediation.

    Former Ormskirk Waste Water Treatment Works Blackacre Lane Ormskirk Lancashire L39 1QW

    Received 26 Sept 2025
  24. Decided2025/0837/FUL

    Demolish existing garage and construct a rear single storey extension.

    33 Daisy Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 4BS

    Received 26 Sept 2025

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