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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 dates14,533Searchable applications
416Recorded as pending
85%Approval rate · 12,969 approved or refused records
1,946Refused applications
11,023 approved · 1,946 refused · 713 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 2026Planning 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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More application records
- Registered2026/0339/FUL
Construction of a single storey portal frame extension workshop with associated access ramp and external works.
Sanko Gosei 15 - 17 Seddon Place Stanley Industrial Estate Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8EB
Received 24 Apr 2026 - Decided2026/0340/FUL
Proposed garage conversion with a raised flat roof and two roof lanterns.
185 Southport Road Scarisbrick Southport Lancashire PR8 5LE
Received 24 Apr 2026 - RegisteredLCC/2026/0012
County Matter - New tarmacadam car park for 20no cars incorporating perimeter fencing.
West Lancashire Community High School School Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8EH
Received 17 Apr 2026 - DecidedT/2026/0044/TPO
Proposed Works:T2 Beech tree overhanging property (adjacent to chimney):It is proposed to carry out crown lifting to the section of the beech tree that overhangs the apex chimney. The works will involve lifting the canopy clearance by up to approximately 3 metres above the chimney.No lateral reduction is proposed in this area?only vertical clearance (crown lifting) will be undertaken.T1 Beech tree (rear garden, left-hand side when viewed from property):It is proposed to remove four lateral limbs on the left-hand side of the tree in order to improve overall canopy shape and balance.The intention is to retain a natural, well-balanced form while reducing excessive growth on one side.Justification:The proposed works are to prevent interference with the property (chimney clearance) and to improve the overall structure and balance of the trees.
139 Long Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5BT
Received 24 Apr 2026 - DecidedT/2026/0040/TPO
T1 OAK Crown reduce by 2.5 meters / 20% tree has grown to large for its surroundings and as part of preventive maintenance.
47 Bold Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6SG
Received 24 Apr 2026 - DecidedT/2026/0035/TCA
See attached map for location of the treeI am applying to remove HSK05, mountain ash, as the tree is in decline and dying.
29 Hesketh Green Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UN
Received 24 Apr 2026 - Decided2026/0341/FUL
Retrospective insertion of new window in gable end at first floor level
11 Bradshaw Lane Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7NQ
Received 24 Apr 2026 - Decided2026/0342/FUL
Proposed side extension to dwelling replacing previous planning permission for the same agreed volume.
Delph Cottage Crow Lane Dalton Wigan Lancashire WN8 7RY
Received 27 Apr 2026 - Decided2026/0343/PNH
Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - extension of dwellinghouse. Extension extends beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse - by 6.00m. Maximum height of the extension 4.00m. Height of eaves of the extension 4.00m
1 St Gabriels Close Roby Mill Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0QS
Received 27 Apr 2026 - Decided2026/0344/FUL
Variation of Condition number 2 of planning permission 2024/0707/FUL relating to approved plans.
Sandy Way Manor Sandy Way Holmeswood Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UB
Received 27 Apr 2026 - Decided2026/0345/FUL
Proposed single storey rear infill extensions to square off existing rooms, new/extended dormers with pitched roofs including feature window to front elevation and Juliet Balcony to the rear.
68A Chorley Road Hilldale Ormskirk Lancashire L40 3SL
Received 27 Apr 2026 - Registered2026/0346/FUL
Formation of internal pedestrian tracks, car parking/turning area and siting of storage container (retrospective).
Plot 1 Chapel Lane Parbold Lancashire
Received 27 Apr 2026 - Registered2026/0347/FUL
Change of use from F1(f) Public worship or religious instruction (or in connection with such use) to C3 (a) Dwellinghouse
Holmes Methodist Church Park Lane Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6JN
Received 27 Apr 2026 - Decided2026/0348/FUL
Demolish parts of existing ground floor extensions., add a 1st floor extension above the existing ground floor rear outrigger with associated alterations and upgrading works.
Brookdale Cottage Croppers Lane Bickerstaffe Ormskirk Lancashire L39 9EJ
Received 27 Apr 2026 - DecidedT/2026/0041/TPO
T1 Robinia - fell reason tree is dead
Lyme House Bretherton Court Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5UZ
Received 27 Apr 2026 - Decided2026/0349/NMA
Non Material Amendment to planning permission 2022/0346/FUL - relating to returning to the external finishes presented in the original application.
2 Canal Bank Appley Bridge Wigan Lancashire WN6 9AW
Received 24 Apr 2026 - Registered2026/0350/FUL
Retrospective planning for Increased porch height and modifications to doors/windows at rear along with existing house and extensions to be rendered.
67 Altys Lane Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4RG
Received 27 Apr 2026 - Decided2026/0351/NMA
Non Material Amendment to planning permission 2020/0867/FUL - relating to elevations, windows, room layouts and replacement of exisiting garage.
31 Church Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6SB
Received 27 Apr 2026 - Decided2026/0352/FUL
Erection of an agricultural building (retrospective).
Moor Farm Liverpool Old Road Sollom Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6HR
Received 28 Apr 2026 - Decided2026/0353/FUL
Single storey front, side and rear extension with new roof over existing rear extension.
41 Highfield Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 1NP
Received 28 Apr 2026 - Decided2026/0354/CON
Approval of details reserved by condition no's 10 & 17 of planning permission 2024/0891/FUL relating to Site Access and Bird Boxes.
Graylaw Freight Group Ltd Gillibrands Road Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9TA
Received 28 Apr 2026 - DecidedT/2026/0042/TPO
Proposal to fell two sycamore trees at the rear of the property
14 Maesbrook Close Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8FF
Received 27 Apr 2026 - Decided2026/0355/FUL
Composite front and rear doors, PVC sash look front windows upstairs and downstairs in agate grey.
50 School Lane Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0LW
Received 28 Apr 2026 - Decided2026/0356/FUL
Change of use from B8 (storage) to Class E (business/commercial use).
Rear Of 97 Blackgate Lane Tarleton Lancashire PR4 6UT
Received 28 Apr 2026
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for West Lancashire Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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