The Old Vicarage 121 Church Road Bickerstaffe Ormskirk Lancashire L39 0EB

1. 24 Jul 2026

   Received by Sefton

2. 7 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 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 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.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 2 Hall Lane Bickerstaffe Ormskirk Lancashire L39 0EH

  2026/0518/FUL Submitted 19 Jun 2026 264m away

  Single storey rear extension following the removal of existing outrigger; alterations to existing flat roof to pitched

  Granted Full applications Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 2 Hall Lane Bickerstaffe Ormskirk Lancashire L39 0EH

  2026/0518/FUL Submitted 19 Jun 2026 309m away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~14 Aug

  Single storey rear extension following the removal of existing outrigger; alterations to existing flat roof to pitched

  Decided Full applications Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• The Old Vicarage 121 Church Road Bickerstaffe Ormskirk Lancashire L39 0EB

  2026/0629/FUL Submitted 24 Jul 2026 361m away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~18 Sep

  Change of use from single family dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a school (Use Class F1).

  Awaiting decision Full applications 7 docs
  Domestic

• 2026/0516/FUL Granted

  Holly Farm Bungalow Plex Lane Halsall Ormskirk Lancashire L39 7JY

  Single storey extension to rear together with loft conversion.

  19 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 2026/0729/FUL Awaiting decision

  Land To The East Granville Park Aughton

  Demolition of an existing building and erection of a new building for uses falling within Class E.

  2 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 2026/0728/FUL Awaiting decision

  Lower Wrennalls House Coopers Lane Hilldale Heskin Chorley Lancashire PR7 5PU

  Proposed erection of equestrian stable block.

  1 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 2026/0595/FUL Refused

  Woodlands Liverpool Road Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6HP

  Retrospective replacement of existing fence.

  13 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 2026/0724/FUL Awaiting decision

  Stone Hall Cottage Crow Lane Dalton Wigan Lancashire WN8 7RY

  Part retrospective alterations and extensions incorporating partial demolition and reconstruction of the existing dwelling.

  31 Aug 2026 Full applications