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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
14,748Searchable applications
415Recorded as pending
85%Approval rate · 13,169 approved or refused records
1,973Refused applications

11,196 approved · 1,973 refused · 722 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 3 Oct 2006 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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.

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. Decided2026/0465/LDP

    Single storey rear extension

    9 Middlewood Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6SR

    Received 4 Jun 2026
  2. Unknown2026/0468/PNA

    Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required -enlargement of dwellinghouse by the construction of additional storey. Maximum height of proposed additional storey - 8.2m.

    Meadow Farm Sandy Way Holmeswood Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UB

    Received 5 Jun 2026
  3. Decided2026/0469/LDP

    Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Two single storey side extensions to the northern and southern elevations and erection of an outbuilding.

    Meadow Farm Sandy Way Holmeswood Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UB

    Received 5 Jun 2026
  4. Decided2026/0470/PNH

    Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - Rear extension. Extension extends beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 8.00m. Maximum height of the extension 2.80m. Height of eaves of the extension 2.40m.

    Meadow Farm Sandy Way Holmeswood Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UB

    Received 5 Jun 2026
  5. DecidedT/2026/0059/TPO

    To fell one pine tree (T1) .. High degree of decay in the lower quadrant by approximately a quarter of its circumference To prune extenuating branches on the LH elevation on one pine tree by 2 metres to mitigate failure (T2)To deadwood remaining pine trees at the rear

    14 Greenfield Road Scarisbrick Southport Lancashire PR8 5LX

    Received 5 Jun 2026
  6. DecidedT/2026/0042/TCA

    Section 211 - proposal to fell a Wild Cherry Tree at the rear of the property to avoid damage to new fence being erected.

    24 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR

    Received 4 Jun 2026
  7. Decided2026/0471/FUL

    Single storey rear extension and associated alterations to the existing dwelling, including replacement of an existing flat roof with a dual pitched roof.

    Rookery Bungalow Dungeon Lane Dalton Wigan Lancashire WN8 7RH

    Received 5 Jun 2026
  8. Registered2026/0472/FUL

    Retrospective - Retention of existing Stable Blocks serving an established Livery and Teaching Business. Retention of Hard Standing. Proposed Hay Barn.

    Bounty Farm Crawford Road Crawford Village Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9QS

    Received 8 Jun 2026
  9. Decided2026/0473/LDP

    Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Single storey rear extension and garage conversion

    14 Meadow Nook Drive Lathom Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8AA

    Received 8 Jun 2026
  10. Decided2026/0474/FUL

    Construction of front porch; demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of single storey flat roof rear extension with lantern rooflight; replacement roof tiles; insertion of 2no. velux windows in front roofslope; replacement render.

    18 Square Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 7RQ

    Received 8 Jun 2026
  11. DecidedT/2026/0043/TCA

    Tree T5 - Cherry Species: Category C: Low Quality - removeGroup G1 - Lawson Cypress: Categor C: Low Quality - remove

    10 Beech Close Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1TH

    Received 8 Jun 2026
  12. Decided2026/0475/FUL

    Single storey extension to rear and conversion of garage.

    255 Long Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5BY

    Received 8 Jun 2026
  13. Decided2026/0476/NMA

    Non Material Amendment to planning permission 2020/1029/FUL - Existing front block concrete cladding, brick, wood cladding to be replaced with minorial mixture face brick inlace of the render finish as stated.

    29 Brandreth Drive Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7HB

    Received 9 Jun 2026
  14. Decided2026/0477/FUL

    Proposed full retail fit-out of empty unit to form new Banking Hub.

    6 - 8 Aughton Street Ormskirk Lancashire L39 3BW

    Received 9 Jun 2026
  15. Decided2026/0478/ADV

    Advertisement consent - External Projecting and Fascia signs, internally illuminated Directory of Services and Window posters.

    6 - 8 Aughton Street Ormskirk Lancashire L39 3BW

    Received 9 Jun 2026
  16. Decided2026/0480/FUL

    Proposed outbuilding garden room

    23 Glebelands Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6WF

    Received 10 Jun 2026
  17. Decided2026/0481/NMA

    Non Material Amendment to 2024/1060/FUL in relation to a new door proposal to Plot 14 garage.

    Sisters Of Notre Dame Convent Lancaster Lane Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7HT

    Received 10 Jun 2026
  18. Decided2026/0482/FUL

    Proposed upper storey extension above an existing single storey rear extension to create an additional dental surgery room at first floor level.

    Hesketh Lane Dental Practice 133 Hesketh Lane Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6AS

    Received 10 Jun 2026
  19. DecidedT/2026/0060/TPO

    The removal of trees T1 & T2 on the grounds of condition, structural concern, and overall risk mitigation.

    11 Hall Brow Close Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2YX

    Received 8 Jun 2026
  20. DecidedT/2026/0061/TPO

    T1 cedar fell. Adds little amenty Value as has been heavily suppressed to the west by other surrounding trees namely 2 Italian alders subject to a TPO. We wish to not replant to allow alders more room to grow after the ivy has been severed/removed.Tree has also been topped historically now.

    22 Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HQ

    Received 11 Jun 2026
  21. Decided2026/0483/FUL

    New hard landscaping to front driveway and path, and replacement fence panels.

    15 The Paddock Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UL

    Received 11 Jun 2026
  22. Registered2026/0484/WL3

    Existing pitched roofs to be upgraded with new insulation and rainwater goods, Cavity Wall Insulation, Window and Door Replacements where necessary, Solar PV Installation. Properties include 19,23,25,30,31,33,43,52,59,61,63,66,72,77,78,80,82,83,84,85,86,87,94,96,120,122,124,128,130 Tanfields. 15,31,35,41,45,47,54,61,62,63,68,70,77,78,79,93,95,103,107,111,131 Tarlswood. 12,14,17,20,41 The Winsters. 5,10,14,19,20,23,24,34,36,38,40,44,46,51,52,54,60,65,70,74,81,83,86,88,90,94,96,104,106,108,124,128,140,140A,142,146,148,152,154,156,170,174,186,190 Willow Hey. 4,6,14,18,28,34,35,37,40,42,44,48,49,51,52,59,61,64,65,72,74,82,83,86,91,94,96,104,105,106,107,109,110,121,123,133,149,153,155,159,173,177,179,181,193,195,201,203,205,217,223,225,227,239,251,275,277 Windows

    156 Properties At: Tanfields WN8 8NR, WN8 8NS. Tarlswood WN8 8NT, WN8 8NU. The Winsters WN8 8NG. Willow Hey WN8 8NH, WN8 8NJ, WN8 8NY. Windrows WN8 8NL, WN8 8NN, WN8 8NP, WN8 8NW.

    Received 11 Jun 2026
  23. Registered2026/0485/WL3

    Existing pitched roofs to be upgraded with new insulation and rainwater goods, Cavity Wall Insulation, Window and Door Replacements where necessary, Solar PV Installation.

    138 Properties At: Abbeystead WN8 9LP Abbeywood WN8 9LR And WN8 9LS Acregate WN8 9LT Alderley WN8 9LY, WN8 9LZ, WN8 9NA, WN8 9NB And WN8 9ND

    Received 11 Jun 2026
  24. Decided2026/0486/FUL

    Proposed single-storey rear extension and internal alterations. Conversion of attached outbuilding to provide dressing and wetroom for disabled occupant.

    White Rails Farmhouse Asmall Lane Ormskirk Lancashire L39 8RA

    Received 10 Jun 2026

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