Hesketh Moss, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hesketh Moss, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hesketh Moss 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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Area Information
- Admin district: West Lancashire
- Parliamentary constituency: Southport
- LSOA: West Lancashire 002E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hesketh Moss.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hesketh Moss.
- 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 Hesketh Moss based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Hesketh Moss.
- - Land And Buildings Adjoining 184 Moss Lane Hesketh Bank Lancashire
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) - Extension to existing warehouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Springfield Farm Boundary Meanygate Hesketh Bank Preston Lancashire PR4 6AL
Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - extension of dwellinghouse. Extension extends beyond the rear of the original dwellinghouse - by 5.32m. Maximum heig
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Southview Farm Boundary Meanygate Hesketh Bank Preston Lancashire PR4 6AL
Redevelopment of south view farmhouse comprising of retention of the front part of the house, demolition of rear sections and replacement with 2 storey side and rear extensions to create four bedroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-08-19
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A brief summary of Hesketh Moss in Lancashire
Hesketh Moss is a settlement located in Lancashire, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hesketh Moss a particularly low-crime area.
Hesketh Moss 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, Hesketh Moss 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 Hesketh Moss
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Hesketh Moss. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 Hesketh Moss.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Hesketh Moss slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hesketh Moss were outline applications (4), full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1).
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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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.