Aughton (L39), Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Aughton (L39), Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Aughton (L39) are administered by West Lancashire Borough Council. View the full West Lancashire Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Aughton (L39)
Aughton is a civil parish and village situated in the West Lancashire district of England, nestled between Ormskirk and Maghull. Located approximately 10 miles north of Liverpool and 20 miles south-west of Preston, Aughton offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a relevant area for planning applications and developments in West Lancashire.
Population: 8,034 (2021) · Area: 1657.7 km²
District: West Lancashire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £289,026 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Lancashire
- Parliamentary constituency: West Lancashire
- LSOA: West Lancashire 006A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Aughton (L39).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aughton (L39).
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Aughton (L39) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Aughton (L39).
- - St Michaels Church Church Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6SB
Approval of details reserved by condition no's 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 & 11 of planning permission 2025/0868/FUL relating to Landscape Management Plan, Traffic Management Plan, Surface Water Drainage Plan, C
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - 2026/0578/CON - St Michaels Church Church Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6SB
Approval of details reserved by condition no's 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 & 11 of planning permission 2025/0868/FUL relating to Landscape Management Plan, Traffic Management Plan, Surface Water Drainage Plan...
Status: Undecided | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-07-07 - 2026/0575/CON - St Michaels Church Church Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6SB
Approval of details reserved by condition no 3 of planning permission 2025/0869/LBC - relating to method statement detailing the proposed works to outbuildings, walls, railings and gates.
Status: Undecided | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-07-06 - - St Michaels Church Church Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6SB
Approval of details reserved by condition no 3 of planning permission 2025/0869/LBC - relating to method statement detailing the proposed works to outbuildings, walls, railings and gates.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - T/2026/0047/TCA - Stanley Arms Hotel St Michael Road Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6SA
T1 Sycamore Fell - causing excessive shading of bowling green, also concerns over structural integrity. Multistem previously coppiced. Compression unions all round base increasing risk of failure....
Status: Undecided | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-06-30 - - Stanley Arms Hotel St Michael Road Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6SA
T1 Sycamore Fell - causing excessive shading of bowling green, also concerns over structural integrity. Multistem previously coppiced. Compression unions all round base increasing risk of failure. Sig
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - 2026/0533/FUL - 45 Granville Park West Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5HS
Demolition of existing single storey garage and link to main house and erection of new single storey indoor swimming pool building to side of main house.
Status: Undecided | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-06-23 - - 45 Granville Park West Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5HS
Demolition of existing single storey garage and link to main house and erection of new single storey indoor swimming pool building to side of main house.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - T/2026/0065/TPO - 11 Old Rectory Green Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6TE
T1 Sycamore - fell to ground level, treat the stump and replace with a Common Alder.
Status: Undecided | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-06-18 - - 11 Old Rectory Green Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6TE
T1 Sycamore - fell to ground level, treat the stump and replace with a Common Alder.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - Arcadian 72 Granville Park Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5DX
Approval of details reserved by conditions 3 & 4 of planning permission 2023/0764/FUL relating to windows, doors, pitched roof and mortar.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 31 Church Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6SB
Non Material Amendment to planning permission 2020/0867/FUL - relating to elevations, windows, room layouts and replacement of exisiting garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 50 Granville Park West Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5HS
T1 Cedar fell and remove . Replace with native standards. Tree is in an exposed position and has.been significantly crown raised.in the.past . The crown has had substantial wind damage.leaving the rem
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Mill Brow Mill Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 7HJ
T1 - Pine - Remove. Reason - concerns over risk of failure. dyer's polypore found at the base of the tree. Poor included union at 5 meters up the stem. Close proximity to road and properties. T2 - Cyp
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Arcadian 72 Granville Park Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5DX
Approval of details reserved by condition no's 3 and 4 of planning permission 2023/0764/FUL relating to Materials and Windows/Doors.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 64 Bold Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6SQ
T1 Horse chestnut. Crown lift away.from highway 2-3 metres T2 Poplar . Remove all epicormic growth. Crown reduction away from building to growth points 2 metres .Deadwood T3Poplar . Remove all epicorm
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 3 Thornhill Close Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5HB
Removal of lowest branch on birch tree (T1) as extends over access drive.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Glenavon 52 Granville Park West Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5HS
T1 - Holly - Remove. Elongated canopy structure growing up through the canopy mature Beech tree. T2 - Beech - Crown raise upto a third of the trees total height, to include 2 larger secondary laterals
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Mill House Mill Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 7HJ
Works to T1, T2, T3 & T4 as per attached report
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - Cross Mount Mill Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 7HJ
Tree work to T5 as per the attached report
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-11-24
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A brief summary of Aughton (L39) in Lancashire
Aughton is a civil parish and village situated in the West Lancashire district of England, nestled between Ormskirk and Maghull. Located approximately 10 miles north of Liverpool and 20 miles south-west of Preston, Aughton offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a relevant area for planning applications and developments in West Lancashire. The settlement has a population of approximately 8,034 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Lancashire district.
Aughton (L39) covers an area of approximately 1657.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Aughton (L39) show an average sale price of £289,026, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Aughton (L39) a particularly low-crime area.
Aughton (L39) has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Aughton (L39) planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Aughton (L39)
In the last 24 months, 72 planning applications were submitted near Aughton (L39). Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Aughton (L39) maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Aughton (L39) were tree works (27), full planning applications (17), discharge of conditions (6). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 24 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 44 applications
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