Planning application
130 Sandy Lane Centre Sandy Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8LH
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
The proposed change of use of the existing commercial premises from a photography studio, Use Class E to a dog grooming salon also use class E. The premises will operate as a small-scale, appointme...
As published by the council, reference 2026/0501/LDP
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/0501/LDP
- Category
- Lawful development
- Status
- Decided
- Received
- 15 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 15 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Old Skelmersdale Ward
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- WN8 8LH
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Jun 2026
Received by West Lancashire
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
4 documents on file for this application
- Officers recommendation report
- Cert of law (proposed) permitted
- Application form - without personal data
- The location plan
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Open the documentsAfter the decision
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