2026/0528/LDP

1. 22 Jun 2026

   Received by Sefton

2. 25 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

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.

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

• 2026/0528/LDP Awaiting decision

  45 Amersham Digmoor Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9JW

  Certificate of Lawfulness -Proposed subdivision of Nos. 45 and 47 Amersham, to re-create 2 separate dwellings

  22 Jun 2026 0m away Lawful development
• 2024/0967/PND Awaiting decision

  Blythewood Digmoor Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9EN

  Application for determination as to whether prior approval is required for the demolition of 6 x 3 storey apartment blocks with internal garages to the ground floor and very low pitch roofs. The blocks are numbered 134-209 and are mixture of blockwork and render.

  12 Nov 2024 415m away Prior approval
• 2024/0967/PND Awaiting decision

  Blythewood Digmoor Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9EN

  Application for determination as to whether prior approval is required for the demolition of 6 x 3 storey apartment blocks with internal garages to the ground floor and very low pitch roofs. The blocks are numbered 134-209 and are mixture of blockwork and render.

  12 Nov 2024 415m away Prior approval

• 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