Search Burscough planning applications
24 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Burscough · updated daily · West Lancashire Borough Council
Only 9 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Booths Supermarket Unit 1 Ringtail Retail Park Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 8ADAwaiting decisionLawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Installation of a permanent 6m flag pole.Received 28 Oct 20262026/0794/LDP
- Hazeldene Blythe Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5TYAwaiting decisionLawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - single storey extension to the rear.Received 16 Oct 20262026/0822/LDP
- 41 Liverpool Road South Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 7SUAwaiting decisionAlterations to front and side boundary treatments and dropped kerb application.Received 14 Oct 20262026/0864/FUL
- 17 Liverpool Road South Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 7SURefusedProposed rear extension and rear dormer windowReceived 14 Sep 2026Decided 18 Aug 20262026/0771/FUL
- Land South Of Gorst Lane Burscough LancashireAwaiting decisionProposed erection of agricultural buildingReceived 3 Sep 20262026/0714/FUL
Planning in Burscough
- Approved
- 92%
- 35 of 38 decided
- Decision time
- about 12 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Burscough in the last 24 months, from West Lancashire Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Burscough
Postcode districts
L40 301 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: West Lancashire Borough Council
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About Burscough
Burscough is a town and civil parish situated in the West Lancashire district of England, approximately 14 miles north-northeast of Liverpool and 13 miles southwest of Preston. The town includes the area known as Burscough Bridge, which was historically a separate settlement, making it a notable location for planning applications and development opportunities in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 9,935 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Lancashire district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Burscough area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Burscough a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Burscough 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.
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In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Burscough. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (21), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).