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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
14,428Searchable applications
416Recorded as pending
85%Approval rate · 12,870 approved or refused records
1,932Refused applications

10,938 approved · 1,932 refused · 709 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 18 Dec 2007 to 15 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 19 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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.

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More application records

  1. DecidedT/2026/0025/TCA

    Reduction and removal of trees in the rear garden of the property. Reduction of 2x conifer trees that are within a conifer hedge and removal of 1x white poplar tree along with 3x spruce trees.

    26 Granville Park Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5DU

    Received 31 Mar 2026
  2. Awaiting decision2026/0279/FUL

    Variation of conditions 2 and 3 of planning permission 2024/0684/FUL in relation to approved plans and materials.

    Holly Lane Farm Holly Lane Bickerstaffe Ormskirk Lancashire L39 0HJ

    Received 1 Apr 2026
  3. Registered2026/0280/FUL

    Erection of 96 dwellings and associated works including access.

    Land East Of Tears Lane Newburgh Lancashire

    Received 1 Apr 2026
  4. Decided2026/0281/CON

    Approval of details reserved by condition nos. 2 & 3 of planning permission 2025/0990/FUL relating to Specifications of NewHank Level One Noise Limiter and Operational Noise Management Plan.

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

    Received 1 Apr 2026
  5. Decided2026/0282/FUL

    Single storey front and side extensions.

    10 Finch Lane Appley Bridge Wigan Lancashire WN6 9DT

    Received 1 Apr 2026
  6. Decided2026/0283/FUL

    Erection of New Wooden Outbuilding.

    54B Heathey Lane Shirdley Hill Halsall Ormskirk Lancashire L39 8SH

    Received 2 Apr 2026
  7. Decided2026/0284/FUL

    Change of Use from Dwelling to Day Nursery

    Lovania Nurseries Offices 182 Blackgate Lane Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6UU

    Received 2 Apr 2026
  8. Awaiting decision2026/0285/FUL

    Demolition of the existing single storey gable extension and the construction of a two storey gable extension and single storey rear extension with the addition of an entrance porch.

    2 Cherry Tree Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5EH

    Received 2 Apr 2026
  9. Decided2026/0286/PIP

    Application for Permission in principle - the demolition of three existing outbuildings and the erection of 2no. dwellings.

    Land Within Oaksprings Smithy Brow Wrightington Wigan Lancashire WN6 9PW

    Received 31 Mar 2026
  10. RegisteredT/2026/0034/TPO

    We would like to remove 4 young sycamore tree adjacent to the road in order to plant a native hedge between the road and woodland. Removing the trees and accompanying ivy in the canopy will allow more light to get to the hedging.A mixture of hawthorn, dog rose and Blackthorn will be planted, providing food for wildlife and eventually nesting opportunities.Trees will be removed after the nesting season.Please see plan of tree locations and photos of trees.

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

    Received 6 Apr 2026
  11. Decided2026/0287/FUL

    New roof over existing annexe and conservatory, vertical extension and internal alterations.

    Voces Farm Stopgate Lane Simonswood Liverpool Lancashire L33 4YB

    Received 6 Apr 2026
  12. Decided2026/0288/FUL

    Proposed 2 storey side extension and new porch to replace existing.

    33 Skull House Lane Appley Bridge Wigan Lancashire WN6 9DR

    Received 7 Apr 2026
  13. Registered2026/0289/FUL

    Proposed Erection of a Block of 7no Commercial Units (1no B8 unit above 6no flexible use units for B2/E(g)/B8 with ancillary retail)

    Land At Blackthorn House Skull House Lane Appley Bridge Lancashire WN6 9DB

    Received 7 Apr 2026
  14. DecidedT/2026/0026/TCA

    T1 - Ash, Remove due to damage to boundary wall, facilitating the removal and rebuilding of wall.

    Christ Church Back Lane Newburgh Wigan Lancashire WN8 7XB

    Received 8 Apr 2026
  15. DecidedT/2026/0035/TPO

    T1 - Ash, Canopy decline form Ash dieback, remove.T2 - Elm, largely dead, Remove.T3 - Elm, largely dead, Remove.T4 - Elm, largely dead, Remove.T5 - Pine, One sided growing in steep banking, previous failure of adjacent trees, Remove.T6 - Elm, largely dead, Remove.T7 - Elm, largely dead, Remove.T8 - Elm, largely dead, Remove.T9 - Oak, partially failed scaffold branch resting in adjacent tree, remove damage branch back to main stem.Replace trees in rear garden, T1-T5 with two heavy standard silver birch along fence line.

    Bowland The Delph Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7AD

    Received 8 Apr 2026
  16. DecidedT/2026/0027/TCA

    Permission is politely requested for the following work:- High reduction of 1 x very large conifer hedgerow by approximately 8 foot off the total height (Picture A)- Removal of 1 x limb from a birch tree (Picture B - red arrow pointing to the specific limb looking to be removed from the tree with the red dot at the base of the tree)

    The Paddock Whiteleys Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HE

    Received 8 Apr 2026
  17. DecidedT/2026/0028/TCA

    Proposal to cut any roots from monkey puzzle and conifer tree to the rear of Rose Bank as may cause damage to sewage pipe and spoiling enjoyment of garden.

    Rosebank Smithy Brow Newburgh Wigan Lancashire WN8 7NE

    Received 26 Mar 2026
  18. Registered2026/0290/FUL

    Alternative application to approval ref 2022/0076/FUL. Proposed new dropped kerb and pavement crossing to form new drive with alterations to boundary wall including proposed new secure access gates.

    460 Southport Road Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 9RF

    Received 8 Apr 2026
  19. Registered2026/0291/FUL

    Erection of 2 livestock buildings and extension to existing yard area.

    Taylors Farm Hall Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5UW

    Received 8 Apr 2026
  20. Registered2026/0292/FUL

    Erection of an agricultural storage extension to an existing building, including extension to the existing yard area.

    Taylors Farm Hall Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5UW

    Received 8 Apr 2026
  21. Decided2026/0293/ADV

    Advertisement consent - Illuminated signs, totem sign and directional signs

    Former Tile Giant 11 Hattersley Way The Hattersley Centre Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2AN

    Received 9 Apr 2026
  22. Decided2026/0294/CON

    Approval of details reserved by condition no's 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20 & 21 of planning permission 2023/0809/FUL relating to Highways Maintenance Plan, Taranto Noise & Vibration Assessment, CFA Rams, Bird Box Specification & Setting Out Plan, Landscape Plan & Associated BNG requirements, CEMP, Section 104 Layout, Drainage, Construction Surface Water Management Plan & Drainage Maintenance & Management Plan.

    Land To The West Of Maryvale Skelmersdale Lancashire

    Received 9 Apr 2026
  23. Registered2026/0295/FUL

    The proposed application consists of new external process plant and associated gantry, tanks. Newly constructed packaged plant room. New effluent treatment package plant and a new 122 space car park. Demolition of single storey warehouse to the rear two store office.

    1 Pit Hey Place West Pimbo Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9PS

    Received 10 Apr 2026
  24. Decided2026/0296/LDP

    Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) - Proposed of use of garage for mot, repairs and servicing under use Class B2.

    Scarth Hill Garage 42 Scarth Hill Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4UH

    Received 10 Apr 2026

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