Planning application
2026/0604/LDC
Brymar Higher Lane Dalton Wigan Lancashire WN8 7RP
Proposal
Certificate of Lawfulness - Relating to the use of the site edged red on Plan 1. The buildings have been, and continue to be, used for domestic storage purposes, the land has been, and continues to be, used as residential amenity, both ancillary to the dwelling known as Brymar, Higher Lane, Dalton, WN8 7RP.
As published by the council, reference 2026/0604/LDC
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Jul 2026
Received by Sefton
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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 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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2026/0604/LDC Awaiting decision
Brymar Higher Lane Dalton Wigan Lancashire WN8 7RP
Certificate of Lawfulness - Relating to the use of the site edged red on Plan 1. The buildings have been, and continue to be, used for domestic storage purposes, the land has been, and continues to be, used as residential amenity, both ancillary to the dwelling known as Brymar, Higher Lane, Dalton, WN8 7RP.
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T/2026/0058/TPO Granted
Cypress House Higher Lane Dalton Wigan Lancashire WN8 7RP
The tree is a Sycamore and is dead / dying and it is proposed to fell the tree. See previous statement of communication with Russell Critchley confirming "The photo is sufficient as evidence to comply with section 8.1, you do not need to submit a report or evidence from an expert."
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T/2026/0058/TPO Granted
Cypress House Higher Lane Dalton Wigan Lancashire WN8 7RP
The tree is a Sycamore and is dead / dying and it is proposed to fell the tree. See previous statement of communication with Russell Critchley confirming "The photo is sufficient as evidence to comply with section 8.1, you do not need to submit a report or evidence from an expert."
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2022/1321/FUL Granted
Stoney Knoll Hillock Lane Dalton Wigan Lancashire WN8 7RJ
Proposed two storey rear extension, attic conversion with dormers. Alter elevational treatment to Render.
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2022/1321/FUL Granted
Stoney Knoll Hillock Lane Dalton Wigan Lancashire WN8 7RJ
Proposed two storey rear extension, attic conversion with dormers. Alter elevational treatment to Render.
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2026/0532/CON Awaiting decision
Viewlands Hillock Lane Dalton Wigan Lancashire WN8 7RJ
Approval of details reserved by condition no 3 of planning permission 2025/0474/FUL relating to Drainage.
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.