Planning application
2026/0599/FUL
Birchenholt Dicks Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6JT
Proposal
Retrospective planning permission for a change of use of an agricultural building to storage use (B8 use / agricultural).
As published by the council, reference 2026/0599/FUL
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Jul 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 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
Within 500 metres
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2026/0599/FUL Awaiting decision
Birchenholt Dicks Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6JT
Retrospective planning permission for a change of use of an agricultural building to storage use (B8 use / agricultural).
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2026/0459/LBC Granted
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Listed Building Consent - Retention of works including replacement of windows and removal of internal stud walls.
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2026/0459/LBC Granted
Ottershead Farm Barn Dicks Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6JT
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2024/0796/LDP Granted
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Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed Single storey rear extension
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2024/0796/LDP Granted
18A Meadow Close Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6JS
Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed Single storey rear extension
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2025/0632/FUL Awaiting decision
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2026/0248/FUL Withdrawn
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2026/0419/FUL Granted
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2026/0410/FUL Granted
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