How long do planning decisions take near Chapel House?

The average planning decision time near Chapel House is 58 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 Chapel House?

The planning approval rate near Chapel House is 60%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Chapel House?

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

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Chapel House, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Chapel House, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Chapel House 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: £174,789 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Lancashire
Parliamentary constituency: West Lancashire
LSOA: West Lancashire 011D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Chapel House.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chapel House.

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 Chapel House based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Chapel House.

- Land Adjacent To 12 Berry Close Skelmersdale Lancashire
Construction of 3 bed detached dormer bungalow.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-03-27
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- 36 Berry Street Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8QZ
The change of use of the property from a dwelling (C3 - Dwellinghouses) to a mixed use incorporating supported living for one adult in the annex and for the care of one child with 24 hour supervision
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-01-15
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- 87E School Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8QG
Proposed single story rear extension with garage conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-12-22
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- 12 Thurcroft Drive Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8PD
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 3.15m Maxiumum
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-05-19
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- 15A Lancaster Crescent Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8DR
Proposed single storey side and rear extension to provide bedroom and wet room for disabled occupant and an extended hardstanding to create extra parking provision to the front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-02-11
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- 15A Lancaster Crescent Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8DR
Proposed single storey side and rear extension to provide bedroom and wetroom for disabled occupant.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-12-07
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- 1 Palm Court Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8PZ
Change of use Veterinary Practice to Retail Convenience Store
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-06-26
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- 25 Lime Grove Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8ET
Single storey extensions to the side and rear of property (following demolition of the detached garage) with new dropped kerb to the front
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-06-10
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A brief summary of Chapel House in Lancashire

Chapel House is a settlement located in Lancashire, England.

Property prices in Chapel House show an average sale price of £174,789, 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 Chapel House a particularly low-crime area.

Chapel House 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.

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Planning Activity in Chapel House

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Chapel House. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Chapel House.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Chapel House slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Chapel House were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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