Planning application
2026/0598/FUL
Ibstock Bricks (1996) Ltd Ravenhead Works Chequer Lane Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0DD
Proposal
Demolition of existing former Ravenhead Brickworks factory and erection of 232 dwellings, reconfiguration of the existing vehicular access point, re-opening of the north-western access for an emergency access, internal access roads and, provision of public open space, landscaping together with other associated infrastructure and works.
As published by the council, reference 2026/0598/FUL
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Jul 2026
Received by Sefton
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17 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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22 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 full applications applications
How this application type works
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.
Nearby applications
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2026/0598/FUL Awaiting decision
Ibstock Bricks (1996) Ltd Ravenhead Works Chequer Lane Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0DD
Demolition of existing former Ravenhead Brickworks factory and erection of 232 dwellings, reconfiguration of the existing vehicular access point, re-opening of the north-western access for an emergency access, internal access roads and, provision of public open space, landscaping together with other associated infrastructure and works.
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2025/1025/FUL Awaiting decision
1,5,8,10,13,15,19,24,25,28,32 Darfield - WN8 0AT 3,5,8,10,12,14,15,23 Danbers - WN8 0AT 3,17,23 - Daybrook - WN8 0AS 13 Chequer Lane
Existing flat roofs to be replaced with low pitched roofs with new rainwater goods, external wall insulation, window and door replacements with like for like designs. This application covers Chequer Lane, Danbers, Darfield, Daybrook
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2025/1025/FUL Awaiting decision
1,5,8,10,13,15,19,24,25,28,32 Darfield - WN8 0AT 3,5,8,10,12,14,15,23 Danbers - WN8 0AT 3,17,23 - Daybrook - WN8 0AS 13 Chequer Lane
Existing flat roofs to be replaced with low pitched roofs with new rainwater goods, external wall insulation, window and door replacements with like for like designs. This application covers Chequer Lane, Danbers, Darfield, Daybrook
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2025/0568/FUL Awaiting decision
H Greaves And Son Ltd 1 - 3 Chequer Lane Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0DA
Part Demolition of Existing Buildings. Retention of Element to front of site for conversion to 2no Dwellings. Erection of 3no Dwellings on site. Associated boundaries, roads and gardens.
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2025/0568/FUL Awaiting decision
H Greaves And Son Ltd 1 - 3 Chequer Lane Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0DA
Part Demolition of Existing Buildings. Retention of Element to front of site for conversion to 2no Dwellings. Erection of 3no Dwellings on site. Associated boundaries, roads and gardens.
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2026/0409/FUL Awaiting decision
124 Ormskirk Road Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0AF
Removal of condition 7 of planning permission 2014/0033/FUL in relation to garage use.
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