Search Downholland Cross planning applications
11 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Downholland Cross · updated daily · West Lancashire Borough Council
Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Poplars Farm Bungalow Owens Lane Downholland Ormskirk Lancashire L39 7HXAwaiting decisionErection of two-storey dwelling and outbuilding following the demolition of the existing building.Received 11 Sep 20262026/0730/FUL
- Farmer Teds Farm Park Worrall House Farm Flatmans Lane Downholland Ormskirk Lancashire L39 7HWAwaiting decisionProposed redevelopment of existing play area with new themed timber and netting outdoor play structures, bounce pillow and associated landscaping and infrastructure.Received 25 Aug 20262026/0711/FUL
- 2 Willow Villas Mairscough Lane Downholland Ormskirk Lancashire L39 7HTAwaiting decisionConstruction of a single storey rear extension and a double storey side extension. Demolition of the front bay window with alterations to the primary elevation.Received 18 Aug 20262026/0685/FUL
- 8 Tanpit Fold Broad Lane Downholland Ormskirk Lancashire L39 7AFRefusedChange of use of adjoining land to residential garden ancillary to 8 Tanpit Fold. (Retrospective)Received 31 Jul 2026Decided 24 Sep 20262026/0635/FUL
- Greens Lane Farm Greens Lane Downholland Lydiate Liverpool Lancashire L31 4HZApprovedConversion of a redundant agricultural building at Greens Lane, Lydiate for the storage of either classic/vintage cars, or boats or caravans.Received 10 Jul 2026Decided 11 Sep 20262026/0593/FUL
Planning in Downholland Cross
- Approved
- 75%
- 9 of 11 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Downholland Cross in the last 24 months, from West Lancashire Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Downholland Cross
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L39 351 applications in the last 12 monthsL31 203 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: West Lancashire Borough Council
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About Downholland Cross
Downholland Cross is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Downholland in Lancashire, situated on the West Lancashire Coastal Plain. It lies just north of Lydiate along the A5147 and adjacent to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local development projects. It sits within the Downholland district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Downholland Cross 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 Downholland Cross a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Downholland Cross has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Downholland Cross. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (7), outline applications (2).