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Rossindale Warpers Moss Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 4AQ

Awaiting decision West Lancashire 2026/0785/PNH Prior approval

Works: Extension Domestic

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Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - extension of dwellinghouse. Extension extends beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 6.00m. Maximu...

As published by the council, reference 2026/0785/PNH

Application record

Reference
2026/0785/PNH
Category
Prior approval
Status
Registered
Received
16 Sep 2026
Validated
16 Sep 2026
Ward
Burscough Bridge & Rufford Ward
Parish
Burscough Town Council
Decision by
Prior Notification 42 days
Postcode
L40 4AQ

Comment by 17 October 2026

The council is taking comments on this application until then. Comments go to West Lancashire through their own planning portal.

Site history

Applications at this address on the West Lancashire register

This site has had 4 applications since 2024: 2 approved, 1 refused.

  • 2026/0271/PNH Refused

    Rossindale Warpers Moss Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 4AQ

    Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - extension of dwellinghouse by 5.85m. Maximum height of the extension 3.10m. Height of eaves of the extension 2.95m.

    Decided 22 May 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/0269/PNA Granted

    Rossindale Warpers Moss Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 4AQ

    Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - Proposed additional storey on the existing dwelling footprint.

    Decided 8 Jun 2026 Prior approval
  • 2024/0656/FUL Granted

    Rossindale Warpers Moss Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 4AQ

    Installation of Air Source Heat Pump to side of Garage

    Decided 8 Nov 2024 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 16 Sep 2026

    Received by West Lancashire

  2. 24 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 11 November 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.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

2 documents on file for this application

  • Application form - without personal data Application Form · 16 Sep 2026
  • Proposed Site Layout Plan · 16 Sep 2026

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with West Lancashire for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year West Lancashire decided prior approval applications in a median of 39 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About prior approval applications

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 1 Trent Close Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 4LG

    2024/0697/FUL Submitted 9 Aug 2024 100 yards away

    Single storey side extension of garage linked to main house. Garage conversion to bedroom/ensuite. Raising roof of garage.

    Granted Full applications Extension 6 docs
    Small domestic
  • 1 Trent Close Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 4LG

    2024/0697/FUL Submitted 9 Aug 2024 100 yards away

    Single storey side extension of garage linked to main house. Garage conversion to bedroom/ensuite. Raising roof of garage.

    Granted Full applications Extension 6 docs
    Small domestic
  • 12 Weaver Avenue Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 4LF

    2021/0736/FUL Submitted 24 May 2021 150 yards away

    Single storey rear and side extension

    Granted Full applications Extension 4 docs
    Small domestic
  • 12 Weaver Avenue Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 4LF

    2021/0736/FUL Submitted 24 May 2021 150 yards away

    Single storey rear and side extension

    Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs
    Small domestic
  • 38 Moss Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 4AU

    2023/0116/FUL Submitted 7 Feb 2023 150 yards away

    Increase ridge height of main property to allow rear dormer construction with construction of chimney for existing flue. Replace existing detached garage with attached garage and replace existing conservatory with single storey extension/orangery.

    Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 13 docs
    Small domestic
  • 38 Moss Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 4AU

    2023/0116/FUL Submitted 7 Feb 2023 150 yards away

    Increase ridge height of main property to allow rear dormer construction with construction of chimney for existing flue. Replace existing detached garage with attached garage and replace existing conservatory with single storey extension/orangery.

    Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 13 docs
    Small domestic

In West Lancashire

  • 2026/0671/PNH Granted

    Gorsey Bank Rainford Road Bickerstaffe Ormskirk Lancashire L39 0HF

    Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - Extension of dwellinghouse. Extension extends beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 7.86m. Maximu...

    Received 10 Aug, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/0637/PNH Granted

    11 Lancaster Drive Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8AR

    Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - Extension of dwellinghouse. Extension extends beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 4.52m. Maximu...

    Received 28 Jul, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/0580/PNH Decided

    58 Red Cat Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 0RD

    Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required. Extension of dwellinghouse that extends 4.27m, no more than 3.8m in height and height of eaves of 2.3m

    Received 7 Jul, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/0303/PNP Granted

    Boundary House Farm Holmeswood Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UA

    Application for Determination as to Whether Prior Approval is Required for Details - creation of access track to facilitate access to planting beds.

    Received 13 Apr, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/0509/PNH Decided

    53 Hallcroft Birch Green Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6QB

    Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - A conservatory that projects 3.6m from the original house, no more than 3m in total height

    Received 17 Jun, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Prior approval