45 Hants Lane Ormskirk Lancashire L39 1PX

1. 23 Jul 2026

   Received by Sefton

2. 24 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 18 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Sefton took a median of 60 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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

• 93A - 93F Burscough Street Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2EL

  2026/0062/LBC Submitted 27 Jan 2026 67m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~24 Mar

  Listed Building Consent -The proposed works involve replacing all external timber doors and windows with like-for-like units, replicating original proportions, detailing, and finishes. Doors will include double-glazed panels and restored ironmongery.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 10 docs

• 93A - 93F Burscough Street Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2EL

  2026/0062/LBC Submitted 27 Jan 2026 67m away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~24 Mar

  Listed Building Consent -The proposed works involve replacing all external timber doors and windows with like-for-like units, replicating original proportions, detailing, and finishes. Doors will include double-glazed panels and restored ironmongery.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 10 docs

• 93A - 93F Burscough Street Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2EL

  2026/0061/FUL Submitted 27 Jan 2026 77m away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~24 Mar

  The proposed works involve replacing all external timber doors and windows with like-for-like units, replicating original proportions, detailing, and finishes. Doors will include double-glazed panels and restored ironmongery.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 11 docs

• 93A - 93F Burscough Street Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2EL

  2026/0061/FUL Submitted 27 Jan 2026 77m away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~24 Mar

  The proposed works involve replacing all external timber doors and windows with like-for-like units, replicating original proportions, detailing, and finishes. Doors will include double-glazed panels and restored ironmongery.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 11 docs

• 45 Hants Lane Ormskirk Lancashire L39 1PX

  2026/0621/LDP Submitted 23 Jul 2026 85m away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~18 Sep

  Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Children's Care Home for 1 child C2 Use

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 4 docs

• Ormskirk College Hants Lane Ormskirk Lancashire L39 1PX

  2021/1155/FUL Submitted 28 Sep 2021 91m away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~2 Dec

  Conversion and refurbishment of former Lancashire College and learning centre into 55 residential units comprising 27 no 1bed, 21 no 2 bed and 7 no 3 bed apartments including 13 elderly/accessible units and 340sqm employment area. Minor demolition of small outriggers to open up courtyard areas.

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Demolition 68 docs

• 2026/0587/LDP Granted

  2 Windmill Avenue Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4QB

  Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) - Erection of a single storey rear extension including alterations to the roof of the existing original rear kitchen outrigger and replacement single glazed windows with double glazed UPVC frames.

  9 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 2026/0589/LDP Granted

  6 Windmill Avenue Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4QB

  Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) - Erection of a single storey rear extension including alterations to the roof of the existing original rear kitchen outrigger and replacement single glazed windows with double glazed UPVC frames.

  9 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 2026/0588/LDP Granted

  4 Windmill Avenue Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4QB

  Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) - Erection of a single storey rear extension including alterations to the roof of the existing original rear kitchen outrigger and replacement single glazed windows with double glazed UPVC frames.

  9 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 2026/0506/LDP Split decision

  Elm Farm Nursery Butchers Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6SY

  Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) - Single storey extension to side, loft conversion including roof dormer extension and porch canopy to front.

  16 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 2026/0576/LDP Granted

  Ayscough Farm House Blythe Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5UA

  Certificate of Lawfulness -Proposed side outbuilding to be used for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse.

  6 Jul 2026 Lawful development