2026/0369/LDP

1. 30 Apr 2026

   Received by Sefton

2. 22 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Cert of Lawfulness (PROPOSED) Permitted

3. 21 Jul 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

• 2026/0369/LDP Granted

  4 Varlian Close Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HJ

  Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed garage conversion

  30 Apr 2026 0m away Lawful development
• T/2026/0061/TPO Awaiting decision

  22 Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HQ

  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.

  11 Jun 2026 67m away Trees
• T/2026/0061/TPO Awaiting decision

  22 Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HQ

  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.

  11 Jun 2026 67m away Trees
• 2023/0007/FUL Granted

  28 Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HQ

  First floor extension and pitched roof over garage, new bays to front windows, replacement symmetrical porch, internal alterations, and re-render of all elevations

  6 Jan 2023 73m away Full applications
• 2023/0007/FUL Granted

  28 Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HQ

  First floor extension and pitched roof over garage, new bays to front windows, replacement symmetrical porch, internal alterations, and re-render of all elevations

  6 Jan 2023 73m away Full applications
• 2026/0391/FUL Awaiting decision

  Newsham Wellfield Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HH

  Proposed erection of 1no. self-build dwelling and all associated works

  8 May 2026 100m away Full applications

• 2026/0447/LDP Granted

  47 Manor Avenue Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 7TT

  Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed - Single story rear extension within permitted development guidance

  1 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 2026/0436/LDC Granted

  7 Hornby Close Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 7AW

  Certificate of Lawfulness - relating to a single-storey rear extension constructed at the property.

  28 May 2026 Lawful development
• 2026/0455/LDP Granted

  Kilty House New Cut Lane Halsall Southport Lancashire PR8 3DL

  Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - side extension to main dwelling, detached double garage and detached outbuilding.

  2 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 2026/0619/LDP Awaiting decision

  16 Windmill Avenue Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4QB

  Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) - Proposed erection of a single storey rear extension from the existing original rear kitchen.

  22 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 2026/0487/LDP Granted

  Linden Lea Doctors Lane Sollom Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6HU

  Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) Single storey, rear and side extensions.

  11 Jun 2026 Lawful development