Planning application
2026/0501/LDP
130 Sandy Lane Centre Sandy Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8LH
Proposal
The proposed change of use of the existing commercial premises from a photography studio, Use Class E to a dog grooming salon also use class E. The premises will operate as a small-scale, appointment-based dog grooming business providing professional pet grooming services.
As published by the council, reference 2026/0501/LDP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Jun 2026
Received by Sefton
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Sefton for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About lawful development applications
How this application type works
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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2026/0501/LDP Awaiting decision
130 Sandy Lane Centre Sandy Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8LH
The proposed change of use of the existing commercial premises from a photography studio, Use Class E to a dog grooming salon also use class E. The premises will operate as a small-scale, appointment-based dog grooming business providing professional pet grooming services.
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2021/0424/FUL Granted
Jynx Witham Road Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8HP
Change of use from sui generis to class E, along with internal / elevational alterations
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2021/0424/FUL Granted
Jynx Witham Road Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8HP
Change of use from sui generis to class E, along with internal / elevational alterations
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2026/0447/LDP Granted
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2026/0436/LDC Granted
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Certificate of Lawfulness - relating to a single-storey rear extension constructed at the property.
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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.
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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.
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2026/0487/LDP Granted
Linden Lea Doctors Lane Sollom Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6HU
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) Single storey, rear and side extensions.