Dalton, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dalton, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Dalton are administered by West Lancashire Borough Council. View the full West Lancashire Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Dalton
Dalton is a village and civil parish located in West Lancashire, England, near Skelmersdale and south of the River Douglas. Historically significant, it was mentioned in the Domesday Book and was part of the Barony of Manchester following the Norman conquest. As of the 2011 Census, Dalton had a population of 383, reflecting a small, close-knit community that may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area.
Population: 386 (2021)
District: West Lancashire
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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 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dalton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dalton.
- 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 Dalton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Dalton.
- - Cypress House Higher Lane Dalton Wigan Lancashire WN8 7RP
The tree is a Sycamore and is dead / dying and it is proposed to fell the tree. See previous statement of communication with Russell Critchley confirming "The photo is sufficient as evidence to comply
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - T/2026/0058/TPO - Cypress House Higher Lane Dalton Wigan Lancashire WN8 7RP
The tree is a Sycamore and is dead / dying and it is proposed to fell the tree. See previous statement of communication with Russell Critchley confirming "The photo is sufficient as evidence to com...
Status: Undecided | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-06-01 - - Brymar Higher Lane Dalton Wigan Lancashire WN8 7RP
Please see tree report below for T1 Oak Tree removal. Oak T1 whilst I was there the other day, as it's looking pretty ropey. As you'll see from the description in the attached survey, I'm recommending
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Strawberry Bank Cottage 6 Hillock Lane Dalton Wigan Lancashire WN8 7RJ
Single storey rear extension, front porch extension, new boundary treatment, adding new vehicular and pedestrian gates.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Boydells Farm Hillock Lane Dalton Wigan Lancashire WN8 7RJ
Change of use of land to domestic curtilage and proposed single storey side extension.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - Land Adjacent The Old School Higher Lane Dalton Wigan Lancashire WN8 7RA
Variation of condition 8 of planning permission 2022/1210/FUL relating to completion date of works.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-02-23
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A brief summary of Dalton in Lancashire
Dalton is a village and civil parish located in West Lancashire, England, near Skelmersdale and south of the River Douglas. Historically significant, it was mentioned in the Domesday Book and was part of the Barony of Manchester following the Norman conquest. As of the 2011 Census, Dalton had a population of 383, reflecting a small, close-knit community that may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 386 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Lancashire district.
Property prices in Dalton 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 Dalton a particularly low-crime area.
Dalton 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, Dalton 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 Dalton
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Dalton. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Dalton maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Dalton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Dalton were full planning applications (8), tree works (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 62% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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