Hill Dale, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hill Dale, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hill Dale are administered by West Lancashire Borough Council. View the full West Lancashire Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
Population: 586 (2021) · Area: 3.6 km²
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 011D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hill Dale.
- 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 Hill Dale based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Hill Dale.
- - 68A Chorley Road Hilldale Ormskirk Lancashire L40 3SL
Proposed single storey rear infill extensions to square off existing rooms and new/extended dormers with pitched roofs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 6 Beechfield Hilldale Wigan Lancashire WN8 7AR
SIngle storey rear extension and detached garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 27 Robin Lane Hilldale Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7BE
T1 - Oak Fell, tree shows signs of infection by Meripilus and is located next to property.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - T/2025/0142/TCA - Huntscliffe House Robin Lane Hilldale Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7BE
T1 (Horse Chestnut) Crown reduce by 2.5 metres and crown raise to highways specification to provide clearance and control crown size.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 12 Chorley Road Hilldale Wigan Lancashire WN8 7AL
Approval of details reserved by condition no 3 of planning permission 2024/0914/FUL relating to materials.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Roscoe Farm House Maltkiln Lane Bispham Ormskirk Lancashire L40 3SH
Proposed extensions and alterations to the existing dwelling, including replacement of two storey rear structures with a two storey rear extension. Demolition and partial demolition of outbuildings an
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Brookfield House Robin Lane Hilldale Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7BE
Remove cherry trees x2 to entrance of property which are restricting access to site for substantial planned works
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of 60 Chorley Road Hilldale Lancashire
Proposed conversion of an existing brick built barn and stable building to form a residential dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - 27 Robin Lane Hilldale Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7BE
T1- Oak- Fell
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-07-10
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A brief summary of Hill Dale in Lancashire
Hill Dale is a settlement located in Lancashire, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 586 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Lancashire district.
Hill Dale covers an area of approximately 3.6 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Hill Dale 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 Hill Dale a particularly low-crime area.
Hill Dale 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, Hill Dale 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 Hill Dale
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Hill Dale. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Hill Dale.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hill Dale were tree works (11), full planning applications (8), outline applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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