3 Lancaster Drive Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8AR

1. 9 Jul 2021

   Received by Sefton

2. 11 Aug 2021

   Decision issued: Cert of Lawfulness (PROPOSED) Permitted

3. 7 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 3 Lancaster Drive Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8AR

  2021/0867/LDP Submitted 9 Jul 2021 0m away

  Certificate of lawfulness - proposed demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension

  Granted Lawful development Extension Demolition 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 11 Lancaster Drive Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8AR

  2026/0637/PNH Submitted 28 Jul 2026 126m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~22 Sep

  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 4.52m. Maximu...

  Awaiting decision Prior approval Extension 3 docs
  Domestic

• 11 Lancaster Drive Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8AR

  2026/0637/PNH Submitted 28 Jul 2026 246m away

  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 4.52m. Maximum height of the extension 3.81m. Height of eaves of the extension 2.77m.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 5 docs
  Domestic

• 5 The Avenue Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8AZ

  2022/1369/FUL Submitted 3 Jan 2023 278m away

  Part retrospective timber framed shelter-canopy/ lean to with perspex roof to create an outdoor eating/ family area that is rain proof

  Granted Full applications 5 docs

• 5 The Avenue Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8AZ

  2022/1369/FUL Submitted 3 Jan 2023 278m away

  Part retrospective timber framed shelter-canopy/ lean to with perspex roof to create an outdoor eating/ family area that is rain proof

  Granted Full applications 5 docs

• J A Jones And Sons 2D Gravel Lane Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8BN

  2021/0864/PNP Submitted 8 Jul 2021 356m away

  Application for Determination as to Whether Prior Approval is Required for Details - Shade tunnel.

  Refused Prior approval 4 docs

• 2026/0587/LDP Granted

  2 Windmill Avenue Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4QB

  Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) - Erection of a single storey rear extension including alterations to the roof of the existing original rear kitchen outrigger and replacement single glazed windows with double glazed UPVC frames.

  9 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 2026/0589/LDP Granted

  6 Windmill Avenue Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4QB

  Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) - Erection of a single storey rear extension including alterations to the roof of the existing original rear kitchen outrigger and replacement single glazed windows with double glazed UPVC frames.

  9 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 2026/0588/LDP Granted

  4 Windmill Avenue Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4QB

  Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) - Erection of a single storey rear extension including alterations to the roof of the existing original rear kitchen outrigger and replacement single glazed windows with double glazed UPVC frames.

  9 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 2026/0506/LDP Split decision

  Elm Farm Nursery Butchers Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6SY

  Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) - Single storey extension to side, loft conversion including roof dormer extension and porch canopy to front.

  16 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 2026/0576/LDP Granted

  Ayscough Farm House Blythe Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5UA

  Certificate of Lawfulness -Proposed side outbuilding to be used for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse.

  6 Jul 2026 Lawful development