The Hermitage Flash Lane Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SW

This site has had 2 applications since 2022: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 2022/1158/FUL Granted

  The Hermitage Flash Lane Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SW

  Re-siting of existing swimming pool

  Decided 20 Feb 2023 Full applications

1. 21 Jul 2026

   Received by West Lancashire

2. 30 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 15 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   West Lancashire took a median of 71 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

• Application: 2025/0902/FUL (Decided)

This application is with West Lancashire for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year West Lancashire's median decision took 71 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

The published feed does not state which type of application this is; the register entry on West Lancashire's portal will say. Our guide explains the common types.

• The Chase Flash Lane Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SW

  T/2021/0092/TCA Submitted 27 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  T1 - Ash. Fell and dismantle. T2 - Ash. Fell and dismantle. T3 - Ash. Fell and dismantle. T4 - Ash. Fell and dismantle. T5 - Ash. Fell and dismantle. T6 - Holly. Fell and dismantle, really poor condition. T7 - Holly. Fell and dismantle, really poor condition. T8 - Laurel. Cut down to existing Laurel hedge height, poor condition. T9 - Birch. Fell and dismantle. Tree too close to the house, concerned about the lean. T10 - Oak. Fell and dismantle. To leave a 4m high stump, as discussed.

  Granted Trees 1 doc

• Building To The North-east Of The Chase Cottage Flash Lane Rufford Lancashire

  2021/0472/CON Submitted 13 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Approval of details reserved by conditions no's 3, 4, 6, 10,11,15, 16 and 17 on planning permission 2020/0636/FUL relating to materials, site levels, landscaping and tree protection scheme, vehicle barrier, boundary treatment and contamination investigation.

  Granted Conditions Trees 8 docs

• The Hermitage Flash Lane Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SW

  2026/0618/CON Submitted 21 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~15 Sep

  Approval of details reserved by conditions 3 and 4 of planning permission 2025/0902/FUL relating to Materials and windows/doors.

  Awaiting decision Conditions Windows or glazing 3 docs

• Stonehaven Flash Lane Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SN

  T/2021/0074/TCA Submitted 31 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  T1 Hawthorn - Remove T2 Holly - Remove

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• The Hermitage Flash Lane Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SW

  2022/1158/FUL Submitted 27 Oct 2022 150 yards away

  Re-siting of existing swimming pool

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• 19 The Paddock Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UL

  T/2026/0066/TCA Submitted 27 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct

  T1 Willow tree to be removed from rear garden.

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs