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West Lancashire planning applications
2,239 applications. 86% approved. 70 days to decide.
As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 2,239 planning applications from West Lancashire. 353 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 86% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
West Lancashire: 779 applications received in the last year, 353 decisions published. Decision alerts here will be sparse until the council publishes more outcomes.
West Lancashire takes a median of 70 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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T/2026/0116/TPO Awaiting decision
Matthew Ryder Clinic 20 Dingle Road Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0EN
T1 birch lift canopy over carpark to 3 meters T2 Lime lift canopy to 3 meters and tip back from property by 3 metres T3 copper beech lift canopy to 3 meters and tip back from property by 3 meters T...
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2026/0902/PNP Awaiting decision
Land Off Ferny Knoll Road Rainford St Helens
Application for Determination as to Whether Prior Approval is Required for Details - Erection of agricultural building.
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2026/0901/CON Awaiting decision
KFC 11 Hattersley Way The Hattersley Centre Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2AN
Approval of details reserved by condition nos 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 & 12 of planning permission 2024/0446/FUL (Appeal Ref 2025/0026/01) relating to Odour and Noise Plan, Highway Safety, Lighting Scheme,...
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2026/0898/FUL Awaiting decision
68A Chorley Road Hilldale Ormskirk Lancashire L40 3SL
Approval of details reserved by condition nos 2 and 3 of planning permission 2026/0345/FUL relating to approved plans and materials.
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T/2026/0115/TPO Granted
12 Capilano Park Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5HA
T9 - Remove broken branches & fell.
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T/2026/0088/TCA Awaiting decision
36 Liverpool Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SF
T1 Scots Pine - Fell. T2 Oak - Metre Crown & Canopy Reduction. G1 Broadleaf Mix - Crown Lift.
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2026/0896/PNH Awaiting decision
25 Moss Road Halsall Southport Lancashire PR8 4JG
Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - extension of dwellinghouse. Extension extends beyond rear wall of the original dwellinghouse - by 4.65m. Maximum...
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2026/0894/FUL Awaiting decision
10 Wrightington Bar Wood Lane Wrightington Wigan Lancashire WN6 9SF
Single storey rear extension to replace existing extension
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2026/0893/CON Awaiting decision
Bungalow Farm Heatons Bridge Road Scarisbrick Lancashire L40 8JQ
Approval of details reserved by condition no4 of planning permission 2025/0976/FUL relating to SuDs.
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2026/0891/FUL Awaiting decision
2 Springmount Drive Hilldale Wigan Lancashire WN8 7AP
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 2026/0213/FUL in relation to approved plans.
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2026/0888/FUL Awaiting decision
3 St Elizabeths House Clyffes Farm Close Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 9AD
Extending existing fence to property boundary to within 1m of roadway at height of 1.8m.
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2026/0890/LDP Awaiting decision
50 Langdale Drive Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5SF
Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed loft conversion with dormer to rear.
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T/2026/0087/TCA Awaiting decision
73 Westhaven Crescent Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5BN
T1 - Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Crown clean to remove significant deadwood throughout, sever Ivy at base and remove 300mm band, crown reduction of up to 20% (1.5-2m) to suitable growth points...
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T/2026/0114/TPO Awaiting decision
63 Westhaven Crescent Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5BN
G1 - Beech x 4, Oak x 1, Sycamore x 1 - Prune.
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2026/0889/LDP Awaiting decision
31 Long Lane Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8EX
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) - Erection of a fence and railing.
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2026/0886/FUL Awaiting decision
Kandalama Sagar Fold Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6TR
Single storey front extension and single storey rear extension.
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2026/0887/FUL Awaiting decision
Greenways Parrs Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5BP
Change existing entrance/exit to entrance only, extend new vehicular entrance/exit gateway for ingress into the site with new electric gates, remove and replace hedge and add screen planting.
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2026/0883/FUL Awaiting decision
9 Douglas Avenue Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6RQ
Variation of Conditions 2 and 3 of planning permission 2024/1071/FUL in relation to approved plans and materials.
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2026/0884/PNA Awaiting decision
The Orchard Gorse Lane Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6LJ
Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required -enlargement of dwellinghouse by the construction of additional storey. Maximum height of proposed additional store...
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2026/0880/LDP Awaiting decision
64 Elmers Green Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6SB
Proposed converstion of garage to a habitable space
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2026/0885/FUL Awaiting decision
48 Grimshaw Lane Ormskirk Lancashire L39 1PD
Proposed new flat roof and alterations to existing single-storey rear extension, and demolition of existing porch and garage.
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2026/0881/FUL Awaiting decision
58 Redgate Ormskirk Lancashire L39 3NR
Proposed rear and side extension, with conversion of attached garage and a render finish to the front elevation.
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2026/0879/PND Awaiting decision
RSPCA Animal Shelter New Cut Lane Halsall Southport Lancashire PR8 3DW
Application for determination as to whether prior approval is required for the demolition of a single-storey former animal grooming block.
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2026/0882/FUL Awaiting decision
4 Ivy Cottages Clieves Hills Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 7HP
Proposed construction of an infill extension to connect the host dwelling to the existing outbuilding at the rear, following demolition of the existing rear extension, together with associated exte...
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2026/0878/FUL Awaiting decision
Mission Church Of Saint Cyprian Hoscar Moss Road Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 4BG
Full planning application for proposed installation of rooflights and private sewage treatment plant.
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T/2026/0086/TCA Awaiting decision
Aughton Old Hall St Michael Road Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6SA
T1 - Beech, Remove due to severe decay at base and bark death. T2 - Cheery, Remove due to proximity with house and boundary fence, reduce seasonal nuisance of leaves.
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T/2026/0085/TCA Awaiting decision
30 Granville Park Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5DU
Permission is politely requested for the following work: Located in Rear Garden: G1:- Full removal of 1 x large damaged willow tree G2:- Full removal of 1 x dead tree G3- Crown lift of 1 x multi-st...
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2026/0876/FUL Awaiting decision
The Bungalow The High Moor 5 - 7 High Moor Lane Wrightington Wigan Lancashire WN6 9QA
Proposed redevelopment of redundant restaurant including demolition of existing outbuildings and extensions to enable the change into residential accommodation for two dwellings. Proposed construct...
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2026/0872/FUL Awaiting decision
45 Amersham Digmoor Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9JW
Change of use of 45 Amersham to re-create two seperate dwellings to form Nos 45 and 47 Amersham.
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2026/0875/PNH Awaiting decision
Fairfields Holmeswood Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1TY
Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - extension of dwellinghouse. Extension extends beyond rear wall of the original dwellinghouse - by 5.49m. Maximum...
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2026/0874/FUL Awaiting decision
10 Wellington Close Tanhouse Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6BJ
Retrospective change of use of land from open ground to residential garden.
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T/2026/0084/TCA Awaiting decision
Rosedale House Brandreth Delph Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7AQ
T1 Holly - Client requesting removal of tree due to crown decline and close proximity to garage and foundations
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2026/0871/FUL Awaiting decision
520 Southport Road Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 9RF
Retrospective - Construct two masonry gate pillars to the front of the property to support and accommodate the installation of a timber gate.
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2026/0870/PND Awaiting decision
Wrightington Hospital Hall Lane Wrightington Wigan Lancashire WN6 9EP
Application for determination as to whether prior approval is required for the demolition of single storey building.
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2026/0868/FUL Awaiting decision
Holly Lane Farm Holly Lane Bickerstaffe Ormskirk Lancashire L39 0HJ
Single storey extension to the existing dwellinghouse at Holly Lane Farm
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2026/0869/FUL Awaiting decision
31 Church Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6SB
Variation of Condition 2 of planning permission 2020/0867/FUL in relation to approved plans.
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2026/0865/FUL Awaiting decision
68 Martin Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 0RT
Partial replacement and partial extension of a dwellinghouse.
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T/2026/0083/TCA Decided
11 Bradshaw Lane Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7NQ
S211 Notice - Fell Laburnum Tree growing directly adjacent to the property.
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T/2026/0082/TCA Awaiting decision
Swallow House 1 Church Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6SB
T1 Juglans sp - Reduce away from property by 2m, deadwood and crown clean. G1 mixed species - Remove all ( group of none native Lleylandi and dead sycamores). T2 Prunus avium - Reduce back from pro...
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2026/0863/FUL Awaiting decision
25 Moss Nook Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 0RG
Proposed rear single storey extension
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2026/0864/FUL Awaiting decision
41 Liverpool Road South Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 7SU
Alterations to front and side boundary treatments and dropped kerb application.
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T/2026/0081/TCA Awaiting decision
182 Ormskirk Road Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0AA
Willow Tree - Fell & replace with another species
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2026/0861/FUL Awaiting decision
Ivy House Farm Black Moss Lane Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 9RN
Conversion of garage to dwelling and erection of new dwelling following demolition of existing storage building.
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2026/0857/FUL Awaiting decision
Freshfields Hundred End Lane Hesketh Bank Preston Lancashire PR4 6XL
Proposed erection of a dwelling following the demolition of the existing building.
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2026/0859/FUL Awaiting decision
Up Holland Labour Club 338 Ormskirk Road Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9AR
Change of use of part of former club from Community use Class F2 to Class E Commercial, Business and Service use.
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2026/0860/CON Awaiting decision
48 Altys Lane Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4RQ
Approval of details reserved by condition no 3 of planning permission 2026/0579/FUL relating to External Materials.
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2026/0858/CON Awaiting decision
Barn Adj Round Thorn Cottage Parrs Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5BP
Approval of details reserved by condition nos. 8, 11, 12 & 15 of planning permission 2025/0122/FUL relating to Natural England Licence & Registration, Construction Management, Site Access & Off-Sit...
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2026/0855/FUL Awaiting decision
Sycamore House Farm High Lane Ormskirk Lancashire L40 7SW
Proposed conversion of an existing domestic garage to form ancillary residential accommodation
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2026/0856/LDC Awaiting decision
Brymar Higher Lane Dalton Wigan Lancashire WN8 7RP
Certificate of Lawfulness - Use of buildings for domestic storage and land for residential amenity purposes associated with the dwelling known as Brymar, Higher Lane, Dalton, WN8 7RP.
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2026/0852/OUT Awaiting decision
Former Old Toby Inn Ashurst Road Ashurst Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6XN
Outline planning permission for the redevelopment of the former Old Toby Inn site to provide a 100-bedroom residential care home (Use Class C2), including reconstruction of the former Old Toby Inn...
Recent decisions
Data to October 2026
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2026/0620/FUL Granted
13 Wilson Close Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6DE
Proposed single storey front/side extension to existing dwelling.
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2026/0326/FUL Granted
9 Beechwood Drive Ormskirk Lancashire L39 3NU
Two storey side and rear extension
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2026/0672/FUL Granted
145 Burscough Street Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2EP
Single storey extension to side and rear.
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2026/0636/FUL Granted
Halsall St Cuthberts C Of E Primary School New Street Halsall Ormskirk Lancashire L39 8RR
Installation of roof mounted solar panels
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2026/0618/CON Granted
The Hermitage Flash Lane Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SW
Approval of details reserved by conditions 3 and 4 of planning permission 2025/0902/FUL relating to Materials and windows/doors.
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T/2026/0066/TCA Granted
19 The Paddock Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UL
T1 Willow tree to be removed from rear garden.
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2025/0679/FUL Granted
The Coach House Barrow Nook Hall Sineacre Lane Bickerstaffe Ormskirk Lancashire L39 0HR
Proposed 28m x 50m Sand and Fibre All-Weather Outdoor Arena
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T/2026/0088/TPO Granted
220A Prescot Road Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5AQ
Proposed works to dead ash tree, in front garden, that is overhanging the road.
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2026/0655/LDP Granted
29 Rimmer Green Scarisbrick Southport Lancashire PR8 5LP
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Loft conversion.
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T/2026/0093/TPO Granted
Bank House Ayrefield Farm Bank Brow Roby Mill Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0SY
Co-dominant specimen that failed when one of the leaders snapped and fell across the carriageway - we will be removing the remaining stem and an adjacent dead tree.
The full record
Decisions between 2019 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 1,746 decisions from West Lancashire between 2019 and 2026, part of 2,239 applications on record. Over that period 87% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 1,426 granted against 217 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 758 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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2019/1024/NMA Granted
43 Granville Park West Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5HS
Non-material amendment to planning permission 2019/0038/FUL to keep existing right half of front elevation as is and not extending out at ground floor level, change existing windows to match those approved in application 2019/0038/FUL and increase window size on ground floor rear elevation from 1725mm to 3200mm.
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T/2019/0080/TCA Granted
12 Chorley Road Hilldale Wigan Lancashire WN8 7AL
T1 Willow Fell
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T/2019/0079/TCA Granted
24 Station Road Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7NU
T1 Sycamore - Fell
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T/2019/0083/TCA Granted
Newstead Stoney Lane Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7AF
T1 Cypress - Fell T2 Cedar - Crown Clean T3 Birch - Fell T4 Crown Raise 2.5m T5 Ash - Crown Raise 5.2m over the road.
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2019/1090/NMA Granted
5 Bescar Brow Lane Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 9QG
Non-material amendment to planning permission 2019/0328/FUL to change the finish of some of the external walls.
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2019/1040/LDP Granted
2 Thistle Court Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 4AW
Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed single storey rear extension
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2019/1029/LDP Granted
115 Moss Delph Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5BH
Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed conversion of existing garage and utility room into: kitchen, utility room and shower WC room.
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T/2019/0108/TPO Granted
Beechcroft 51 Ruff Lane Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4UL
T1 Beech - Fell. Due to severe disease or decay issues
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2019/1126/LBC Withdrawn
South Tunley Farm Tunley Lane Wrightington Wigan Lancashire WN6 9RJ
Listed Building Consent - Creation of a larger patio area, retaining wall to the garden and a sunken circular patio set into the sloped garden accessed via a linear path from the enlarged patio.
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2019/1034/LBC Granted
Top Locks Upper Lock Wheat Lane Lathom Lancashire
Listed Building Consent - Replacement of lock gates at the tail of the lock; extension of lock chamber ladder on the towpath side.
Decision speed
12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 110 31%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 137 39%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 106 30%
Planning agents in West Lancashire
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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Wignalls Chartered Surveyors 90% granted overall 75
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Peter Dickinson Architects Ltd 89% granted overall 55
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Viking Tree Services 97% granted overall 44
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Plans2Build 92% granted overall 30
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A1 Plans2Build Ltd 96% granted overall 27
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Acland Bracewell 88% granted overall 25
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Andrew Cunningham Building Design Ltd 75% granted overall 23
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Clayton Architecture Limited 81% granted overall 23
Browse by ward
Applications by ward in West Lancashire
- Aughton & Holborn Ward 127
- Aughton And Downholland 91
- Aughton Park 60
- Bickerstaffe 40
- Burscough Bridge & Rufford Ward 164
- Burscough East 26
- Burscough Town Ward 34
- Burscough West 51
- Derby 53
- Halsall 36
- Hesketh-with-Becconsall 38
- Knowsley 49
- Newburgh 41
- North Meols 26
- North Meols & Hesketh Bank Ward 55
- Ormskirk East Ward 82
- Ormskirk West Ward 60
- Parbold 100
- Rufford 50
- Rural North East Ward 145
- Rural South Ward 117
- Rural West Ward 135
- Scarisbrick 81
- Scott 29
- Skelmersdale South 32
- Tarleton 71
- Tarleton Village Ward 82
- Up Holland 38
- Up Holland Ward 72
- Wrightington 61
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Common questions
How many planning applications does West Lancashire decide?
In the 12 months to October 2026, West Lancashire decided 353 planning applications. 86% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in West Lancashire?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 70 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many West Lancashire decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 353 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 31% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 70% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has West Lancashire decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 1746 decisions from West Lancashire between 2019 and 2026, out of 2,239 applications on record. Across that whole period 87% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in West Lancashire?
June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 125 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on West Lancashire's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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West Lancashire: 2,239 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 353 decided, 86% approved, median 70 days to a decision. 779 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2019 and 2026: 1,746 in total, 87% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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