Planning application
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
Works: Windows or glazing
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Existing pitched roofs to be upgraded with new insulation and rainwater goods, Cavity Wall Insulation, Window and Door Replacements where necessary, Solar PV Installation.
As published by the council, reference 2026/0485/WL3
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/0485/WL3
- Type
- West Lancs Application (Reg. 3)1992
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 11 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 3 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Skelmersdale South Ward
- Decision by
- Committee
- Postcode
- WN8 9LP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 Jun 2026
Received by Sefton
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3 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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14 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 28 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Agent on file, registered in Ashbourne
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9 documents on file for this application
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