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303 in the last 90 days100 in the last 3032 in the last 1483% approveddecisions typically take 75 days
Source: West Lancashire Borough Council planning register · updated daily
- 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...
PendingReceived 23 Oct 2026T/2026/0087/TCA - 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...
PendingReceived 22 Oct 20262026/0884/PNA - 63 Westhaven Crescent Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5BN
G1 - Beech x 4, Oak x 1, Sycamore x 1 - Prune.
PendingReceived 22 Oct 2026T/2026/0114/TPO - Greenways Parrs Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5BP
Change existing entrance/exit to entramce only, extend new vehicular entrance/exit gateway for ingress into the site with new electric gates, remove and replace hedge and add screen planting.
PendingReceived 21 Oct 20262026/0887/FUL - 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.
PendingReceived 19 Oct 20262026/0878/FUL
House prices in West Lancashire Borough Council: average £236,194, +5.2% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)
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Planning Applications by Town in West Lancashire Borough Council
80 towns and villages. Click any town for a planning search of applications nearby.
Main towns in West Lancashire Borough Council
- Ormskirk89 applications in the last 12 months
- Aughton72 applications in the last 12 months
- Parbold41 applications in the last 12 months
- Burscough Bridge39 applications in the last 12 months
- Hall Green30 applications in the last 12 months
- Dangerous Corner26 applications in the last 12 months
- Rufford26 applications in the last 12 months
- Becconsall25 applications in the last 12 months
- Ashurst23 applications in the last 12 months
- Tarleton23 applications in the last 12 months
- Bescar18 applications in the last 12 months
- Holmeswood17 applications in the last 12 months
Postcode districts
- L39340 applications in the last 12 months
- WN8234 applications in the last 12 months
- L40232 applications in the last 12 months
- PR4104 applications in the last 12 months
- WN644 applications in the last 12 months
- PR929 applications in the last 12 months
- PR819 applications in the last 12 months
- PR77 applications in the last 12 months
- L314 applications in the last 12 months
- L334 applications in the last 12 months
- L372 applications in the last 12 months
- WN52 applications in the last 12 months
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West Lancashire Borough Council oversees a local government district in Lancashire, England, situated just north of Liverpool. The borough benefits from robust economic and transport connections with Merseyside, making it a key area for commuters working in Liverpool and surrounding urban centres. Its status as part of the Liverpool City Region enhances its significance in regional planning and development initiatives.
The council area encompasses 80 towns and villages, including Ormskirk and Skelmersdale. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.
In the last 24 months, West Lancashire Borough Council received 1,456 planning applications. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (309), tree works (231), outline applications (170). 13 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
422 planning appeals were lodged against West Lancashire Borough Council decisions, of which 123 were allowed and 255 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for West Lancashire Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the West Lancashire Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.