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Planning applications in L40

We hold 1,120 planning applications for the L40 postcode area, 230 of them submitted in the past year. 89% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 58 days. The area is covered by West Lancashire, Chorley, Lancashire.

1,120
applications held
230
in the past year
89%
approved
58 days
median decision

Councils covering L40

West Lancashire (799)Chorley (320)Lancashire (1)

Recent applications in L40

Pending
22 Sept 2026T/2026/0103/TPO
St James Church Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HGWest Lancashire

See attached report relating to G2 (Beech), Pine T4, Limes (6) - Canopy Lift.

Pending
17 Sept 2026T/2026/0102/TPO
Into The Ark Forest School Dam Wood Hall Road Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 9QDWest Lancashire

Tree A - Silver Birch removal. Tree B - Silver Birch removal.

Pending
16 Sept 20262026/0785/PNH
Rossindale Warpers Moss Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 4AQWest Lancashire

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...

Pending
15 Sept 20262026/0776/FUL
13 Gower Gardens Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5SPWest Lancashire

Proposed erection of a single-storey rear and side extension following the demolition of existing conservatory and timber garage store.

Pending
15 Sept 20262026/0774/FUL
22 Castle Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HUWest Lancashire

Raise pitch on roof to 50 degrees. Eaves height to remain the same with ridge height to increase to create 1st floor.

Pending
14 Sept 2026T/2026/0070/TCA
The Barn Scarisbrick Park Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 9RZWest Lancashire

To fell the Silver Birch Tree. The tree has clearly died and large pieces of its branches are now falling into the garden and parking area causing a risk of injury and damage. Advice has been sough...

Pending
14 Sept 20262026/0771/FUL
17 Liverpool Road South Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 7SUWest Lancashire

Proposed rear extension and rear dormer window

Pending
11 Sept 20262026/0767/CON
Harrisons Transport Tollgate Road Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 8LDWest Lancashire

Approval of details reserved by conditions 4 & 5 of planning permission 2025/0820/FUL relating to landscaping and drainage.

Pending
10 Sept 20262026/0738/PNP
Rivendell Plough Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6JLWest Lancashire

Application for Determination as to whether Prior Approval is Required for Details - Concrete base to accommodate two storage sheds.

Pending
10 Sept 20262026/0753/PNC
Gornalls Farm Sandy Lane Holmeswood Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UFWest Lancashire

Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - Class Q - Change of use from agricultural building to dwellinghouse (and for building works necessary to convert...

Refused
10 Sept 202626/00813/FUL
The Bungalow Ridley Lane Mawdesley Ormskirk L40 2REChorley

Conversion of existing garage to create 1no. residential dwelling including roof alterations involving the raising of the ridge and eaves height to create a first floor, two storey side extension, new access, off road car parking, and associated landscape works

Pending
8 Sept 202626/00798/FUL
Land Next To Rose Cottage Sandy Lane Mawdesley Chorley L40 2QBChorley

Creation of a wildlife pond

Pending
8 Sept 20262026/0746/FUL
The Poplars Hall Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5UEWest Lancashire

Demolition of existing stable/storage building and erection of replacement ancillary outbuilding, with change of use to ancillary home office, workshop and storage.

Pending
7 Sept 202626/00793/FUL
Woodview Bungalow Wood Lane Mawdesley Ormskirk L40 2RLChorley

Erection of private stable block for two horses and one tack room

Pending
2 Sept 202626/00780/DIS
Round Bank Farm Hall Lane Mawdesley Ormskirk L40 2QZChorley

Application to discharge condition numbers 5 (drainage scheme) and 10 (construction environmental management plan) of planning permission ref: 26/00497/FUL (Erection of 1no. dwelling and detached garage (following demolition of outbuildings))

Pending
31 Aug 20262026/0725/LDC
478 Liverpool Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SQWest Lancashire

Certificate of Lawfulness - B2 and B8 Use.

Pending
27 Aug 2026T/2026/0066/TCA
19 The Paddock Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1ULWest Lancashire

T1 Willow tree to be removed from rear garden.

Pending
Small
Trees
27 Aug 2026T/2026/0065/TCA
5 Longshaw Close Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1XDWest Lancashire

T1 willow fell outgrown position in garden T2 oak crown lift secondary branches to clear ground by 4m for clearance T3 spruce prune back to boundary to stop encroachment

Pending
26 Aug 2026T/2026/0097/TPO
2 Longshaw Close Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1XDWest Lancashire

T1 Oak - Fell - growing within 2m of house and close to neighbouring property. Showing signs of the crown thinning showing potential decline. Lifting landscaping. T2 Spruce - reduce back to previou...

Pending
26 Aug 20262026/0713/CON
Ivy House Farm Black Moss Lane Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 9RNWest Lancashire

Approval of details reserved by condition no's 3 & 4 of planning permission 2023/0531/FUL relating to Materials and Drainage.

Pending
25 Aug 20262026/0677/FUL
1 Red Lion Bridge Cottages Southport Road Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 8HQWest Lancashire

Proposed windows and door replacement, with ventilation works.

Pending
Small
Trees
25 Aug 2026T/2026/0094/TPO
14 Junction Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5SSWest Lancashire

G1 - Entrance over drive ways - comprising of Cypress, pyracantha and Yew. - Crown raise over drive 2.5 meters. T1 - Walnut - Crown raise upto 3 meters. T2 - Willow - Remove 2 lateral branches towa...

Pending
Small
Trees
25 Aug 2026T/2026/0096/TPO
9 Flax Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5TDWest Lancashire

Fell Horse Chestnut - Diseased.

Pending
Small
Trees
25 Aug 2026T/2026/0095/TPO
St Elizabeths RC Church Hall Road Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 9QEWest Lancashire

T1 - Ash Tree early stages of ADB tree to be removed T2 Lime Tree - Crown lift reduce laterally and remove deadwood

Pending
21 Aug 20262026/0705/FUL
15 Warpers Moss Close Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 4LQWest Lancashire

First floor extension to the side.

Pending
21 Aug 20262026/0696/FUL
6 Drummersdale Lane Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 9RBWest Lancashire

Full Planning Application for the erection of a cat hotel.

Pending
19 Aug 2026T/2026/0091/TPO
28 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SRWest Lancashire

Holly -T1 & Holly -T2 - Crown Reduction due to growing into neighbours property.

Pending
19 Aug 2026T/2026/0092/TPO
28 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SRWest Lancashire

Leylandi - T1 - Fell.

Pending
17 Aug 20262026/0691/CON
Abbey Farm Caravan Park Abbey Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5TXWest Lancashire

Approval of details reserved by condition no 6 of planning permission 2024/0168/FUL relating to Drainage and Water Treatment.

Pending
17 Aug 20262026/0683/FUL
Bloom In Box Unit 18 Swordfish Close Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 8JWWest Lancashire

Extension of existing workshop.

Pending
14 Aug 20262026/0689/FUL
19 Roseacre Gardens Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1AAWest Lancashire

Proposed garage conversion with elevational alterations and front porch extension.

Pending
12 Aug 20262026/0678/FUL
1 The Courtyard Orrell Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 0SQWest Lancashire

Variation of Condition 4 of planning permission 2020/0658/FUL in relation to operational hours.

Pending
11 Aug 20262026/0675/FUL
The Old Mausoleum 10 Scarisbrick Park Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 9RZWest Lancashire

Single storey rear extension

Pending
10 Aug 20262026/0666/FUL
Pharmacy Time 124 Liverpool Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SBWest Lancashire

Erection of a detached garage with store room.

Pending
7 Aug 20262026/0664/PNA
Meadow Farm Sandy Way Holmeswood Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UBWest Lancashire

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...

Pending
7 Aug 202626/00699/PIP
Land Adjacent To Moorglen Sandy Lane Mawdesley Ormskirk L40 2QBChorley

Permission in principle application for the construction of one dwelling

Permitted
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
3 Aug 2026T/2026/0058/TCA
3 Pinfold Lane Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 8HRWest Lancashire

Section 211 Notice - Removal of willow tree to manage risks that may arise from the tree's structural defects.

Pending
Small
Works to Protected Trees
3 Aug 2026T/2026/0084/TPO
10 Springwood Drive Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1XBWest Lancashire

T1 crown raise to approximately 8 m to above gutter level and thin canopy of tree by 25%

Permitted
3 Aug 20262026/0652/NMA
61A Moss Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 4ALWest Lancashire

Non Material Amendment to planning permission 2024/0929/FUL to replace the approved lean-to roof associated with the front glazed porch area with a flat roof system.

Pending
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
3 Aug 2026T/2026/0057/TCA
3 Pinfold Lane Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 8HRWest Lancashire

One mature Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) located within the rear garden of the property, as identified on the accompanying sketch site plan. Proposed works: Crown reduction by approximately 30%, r...

Permitted
30 Jul 2026T/2026/0060/TCA
14 Briars Brook Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5XDWest Lancashire

Proposal to trim large, overhanging branch of laburnum tree in rear garden to avoid chance of bow snapping.

Permitted
30 Jul 20262026/0648/CON
Merlin Park Ringtail Road Burscough Industrial Estate Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 8JYWest Lancashire

Approval of details reserved by condition no's 4 & 10 of planning permission 2025/0674/FUL relating to CEMP and lighting scheme.

Pending
29 Jul 20262026/0642/CON
Woodland Works 542 Southport Road Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 9RGWest Lancashire

Approval of details reserved by condition no's 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 12 & 13 of planning permission 2025/0770/FUL relating to CMP, Access, Ventilation, Quiet delivery plan, Lighting, Drainage & BNG.

Pending
29 Jul 20262026/0645/FUL
Merridale Farm High Lane Ormskirk Lancashire L40 7SNWest Lancashire

Full Planning application for the relocation of a track and access from High Lane.

Pending
Small
Discharge of Condition(s)
21 Jul 20262026/0618/CON
The Hermitage Flash Lane Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SWWest Lancashire

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

Pending
Small
Discharge of Condition(s)
21 Jul 20262026/0617/CON
64 Square Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 7RQWest Lancashire

Approval of details reserved by Conditions 5,6,7 and 8 of planning permission 2023/0164/FUL relating to Surface Materials, dropped crossing, drainage, car parking.

Pending
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
20 Jul 2026T/2026/0052/TCA
8 St James Close Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6JUWest Lancashire

To carry out reductions of heavy enveloping branches from neighbouring trees -T1 & T2 (sycamores) . Property owner has consented

Permitted
16 Jul 2026T/2026/0053/TCA
Half Penny Barn Cranes Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5UJWest Lancashire

Removal of dead pine tree in garden as branches are falling off and becoming dangerous.

Pending
14 Jul 20262026/0599/FUL
Birchenholt Dicks Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6JTWest Lancashire

Retrospective planning permission for a change of use of an agricultural building to storage use (B8 use / agricultural).

Permitted
14 Jul 2026T/2026/0077/TPO
Lancashire Sun Society Hazel Grove Sandy Lane Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SXWest Lancashire

M1 - Oak & M2 - Oak - Removal and felling.