How long do planning decisions take near Birch Green?

The average planning decision time near Birch Green is 42 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Birch Green?

The planning approval rate near Birch Green is 57%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Birch Green?

The most common type of planning application near Birch Green is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Birch Green?

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Birch Green, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Birch Green, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Birch Green are administered by West Lancashire Borough Council. View the full West Lancashire Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £192,905 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Lancashire
Parliamentary constituency: West Lancashire
LSOA: West Lancashire 013B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Birch Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Birch Green.

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 Birch Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Birch Green.

2026/0509/PNH - 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
Status: Undecided | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-06-17
- 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
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-06-17
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- 18 Eastleigh Tanhouse Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6AX
Proposed front extension to and conversion of garage to bedroom and wetroom for disabled occupant, including additional window to side elevation and access doorway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-03-16
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- Whelmar House Southway Skelmersdale Lancashire
Part conversion of building: mixed use development: conversion of third, fourth and fifth floors of building from offices to 27 apartments
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-01-23
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- 35 Elmers Green Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6RZ
Approval of details reserved by condition no's 2, 3, 4 and 9 of planning permission 2024/1026/FUL relating to Drainage, Site Compound, Vehicle Crossing and Boundary Treatments.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-06-20
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- 74 Elmers Green Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6SB
T1 - Dead Ash tree next to the driveway of the property needs to be felled to ground level. It is completely dead and has started to drop branches/limbs. The clients are terrified of this tree as it h
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-06-18
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- Harsnips Farm House 82 Elmers Green Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6SE
Approval of details reserved by condition no 3 of planning permission 2023/0587/LBC relating to windows.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-12-10
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A brief summary of Birch Green in Lancashire

Birch Green is a settlement located in Lancashire, England.

Property prices in Birch Green show an average sale price of £192,905, 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 Birch Green a particularly low-crime area.

Birch Green 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, Birch Green 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 Birch Green

In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Birch Green. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Birch Green.

The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Birch Green were full planning applications (9), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.

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