Aughton (LA2), Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Aughton (LA2), Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Aughton (LA2) 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 (LA2)
Aughton is a village and civil parish situated in the West Lancashire district, nestled between Ormskirk and Maghull. Approximately 10 miles north of Liverpool and 20 miles south-west of Preston, Aughton offers a strategic location for potential planning applications, benefiting from its proximity to major urban centres while maintaining a distinct community character.
Population: 8,034 (2021) · Area: 1657.7 km²
District: West Lancashire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £228,659 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Lancaster
- Parliamentary constituency: Morecambe and Lunesdale
- LSOA: Lancaster 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Aughton (LA2).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aughton (LA2).
- 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 (LA2) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
40 planning applications found near Aughton (LA2).
- - Higher Barn Aughton Road Aughton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8LU
Change of use from joiners workshop to holiday let and replacement of flat roof to a pitched roof extension to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - Ghyll House Aughton Brow Aughton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8LU
Discharge of condition 3 on approved application 25/00062/LB
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - Ghyll House Aughton Brow Aughton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8LU
Discharge of condition 4 on approved application 25/00061/FUL
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-07-28
View full details - - Aughton Old Hall Aughton Road Aughton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8LU
Discharge of condition 3 and 5 on approved application 11/00775/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-03-05
View full details - - Aughton Old Hall Aughton Road Aughton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8LU
Discharge of conditions 3 and 5 on approved application 11/00808/LB
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-03-05
View full details - - Aughton Old Hall Aughton Road Aughton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8LU
Listed building application for the installation of a flue to the rear elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-02-11
View full details - - Aughton Old Hall Aughton Road Aughton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8LU
Installation of a flue to the rear elevation, a ground mounted solar panel array, 2 air source heat pumps and a sewage treatment plant
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-02-11
View full details - - Higher Barn Aughton Road Aughton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8LU
Discharge of conditions 3,4,5 and 7 on approved application 21/00395/FUL
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2023-10-25
View full details - - Lune Cottage Aughton Road Aughton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8LU
Demolition of existing porch to east elevation and erection of a replacement single storey extension, with link to existing detached outbuilding and erection of a porch to south elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2023-08-02
View full details - - Higher Barn Aughton Road Aughton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8LU
Screening opinion for the change of use of workshop, store building and caretakers accommodation into 2 dwellings and 1 holiday let (C3), construction of a pitched roof, installation of windows, doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2022-03-29
View full details - - Higher Barn Aughton Road Aughton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8LU
Screening opinion for the change of use of workshop and store building and land into 2 dwellings and 1 holiday let (C3), installation of windows, doors, creation of parking area and landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2022-03-29
View full details - - Higher Barn Aughton Road Aughton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8LU
Change of use of workshop and store building and land into 2 dwellings and 1 holiday let (C3), installation of windows, doors, creation of parking area and landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2021-03-30
View full details - - Willow Barn Aughton Brow Aughton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8LU
Conversion of existing loft space above garage to create ancillary accommodation including the installation of 3x roof lights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2021-02-08
View full details - - Higher Barn Aughton Road Aughton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8LU
Change of use of mixed unit comprising offices and workshops (B1) to one dwelling (C3) and holiday accommodation (C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2019-07-12
View full details - - Recreation Hall Aughton Road Aughton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8LU
Discharge of condition 4 on approved application 17/01320/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2018-08-16
View full details - - Burton House Aughton Brow Aughton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8LU
Erection of a two storey side extension, first floor extension over existing garage and porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2017-11-16
View full details - - Higher Barn Aughton Road Aughton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8LU
Change of use of joiners workshop , associated store/office, caretakers accommodation and associated land to 6 residential properties, change of use of agricultural land to gardens and stables to dome
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2017-11-15
View full details - - Higher Barn Aughton Road Aughton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8LU
Change of use of offices (B1) to two dwellings (C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2017-11-15
View full details - - The Beeches Aughton Brow Aughton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8LU
Discharge of condition 3 on approved application 17/00709/LB
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2017-10-17
View full details - - High Tarn Aughton Road Aughton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8LU
Existing lawful development certificate for the use of High Tarn as an unfettered residential dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2017-03-14
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A brief summary of Aughton (LA2) in Lancashire
Aughton is a village and civil parish situated in the West Lancashire district, nestled between Ormskirk and Maghull. Approximately 10 miles north of Liverpool and 20 miles south-west of Preston, Aughton offers a strategic location for potential planning applications, benefiting from its proximity to major urban centres while maintaining a distinct community character. The settlement has a population of approximately 8,034 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Lancashire district.
Aughton (LA2) 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 (LA2) show an average sale price of £228,659, 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 (LA2) a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Aughton (LA2) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Burton Wood SSSI; 11 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Forest Of Bowland. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Aughton (LA2) 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 (LA2)
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Aughton (LA2). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Aughton (LA2) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 82 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Aughton (LA2) were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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