Planning application
2026/0512/LDC
189 Liverpool Road South Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 7RE
Proposal
Certificate of Lawfulness - Part two-storey part-single-storey rear extensions, Single-storey side extension to the north of the dwelling. Rear-side extension to the south of the dwelling, Loft-conversion & Construction of the porch.
As published by the council, reference 2026/0512/LDC
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Jun 2026
Received by Sefton
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22 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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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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2026/0512/LDC Awaiting decision
189 Liverpool Road South Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 7RE
Certificate of Lawfulness - Part two-storey part-single-storey rear extensions, Single-storey side extension to the north of the dwelling. Rear-side extension to the south of the dwelling, Loft-conversion & Construction of the porch.
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2023/0055/FUL Granted
21 Rivington Drive Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 7RN
Single storey front, side and rear extension with new pitched roof to rear extension
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2023/0055/FUL Granted
21 Rivington Drive Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 7RN
Single storey front, side and rear extension with new pitched roof to rear extension
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2021/0827/PNH Refused
23 Rivington Drive Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 7RN
Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - Extension of dwellinghouse. Dimension from rear wall of the original dwellinghouse - 5.689m. Maximum height of the extension - 3m. Height to eaves of the extension - 3m.
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2021/0827/PNH Refused
23 Rivington Drive Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 7RN
Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - Extension of dwellinghouse. Dimension from rear wall of the original dwellinghouse - 5.689m. Maximum height of the extension - 3m. Height to eaves of the extension - 3m.
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2025/0749/FUL Awaiting decision
Land East Of Lyndale Road Burscough
Full planning permission for the change of use of former agricultural land to open space, and the construction of a footpath / cycleway connecting the site to Liverpool Road South, together with associated landscaping, drainage and other works (part retrospective).
Other lawful development applications
In Sefton
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2026/0447/LDP Granted
47 Manor Avenue Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 7TT
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed - Single story rear extension within permitted development guidance
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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.
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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.