Holmeswood, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Holmeswood, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Holmeswood
Holmeswood is a quaint agricultural village located in West Lancashire, England, just north of the Martin Mere Wetland Centre and south of North Meols. Situated approximately six miles east of the Irish Sea coast at Southport, this small community may present unique planning opportunities due to its proximity to natural attractions and rural landscapes.
District: West Lancashire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £354,210 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Lancashire
- Parliamentary constituency: West Lancashire
- LSOA: West Lancashire 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Holmeswood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holmeswood.
- 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 Holmeswood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Holmeswood.
- - Land East Of Holmfield Holmeswood Road Rufford Lancashire
Application for Permission in Principal - Proposed erection of up to 9 no. dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Rowan Holmeswood Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1TX
Planning application for the erection of single storey side, rear extension, rear dormer, and alterations to a bay window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - Land South Of Sandy Lane Farm Holmeswood Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UF
Erection of domestic garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Sandy Way Farm Sandy Way Holmeswood Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UB
Application for determination as to whether prior approval is required for details - Erection of Agricultural storage.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Rowan Holmeswood Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1TX
Certificate of lawfulness - Proposed: Rear dormer including a hip to gable roof extension and single side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - Rowan Holmeswood Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1TX
Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - rear extension of dwellinghouse. Extension extends beyond the rear wall of original dwellinghouse - by 6m. Maximum h
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - 47 Sandy Lane Holmeswood Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UF
Non Material Amendment - This application seeks to re-word planning condition 4 so that it does not need discharging before any work can begin on site.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Firtree Nurseries Holmeswood Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1TY
Planning permission in principle for up to 2 no dwellings following demolition of glasshouses
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 47 Sandy Lane Holmeswood Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UF
Approval of details reserved by condition no 9 of planning permission 2024/0707/FUL relating to Materials.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - Firtree Nurseries Holmeswood Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1TY
Application for Permission in Principle - up to 2no dwelling houses.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-05-31
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A brief summary of Holmeswood in Lancashire
Holmeswood is a quaint agricultural village located in West Lancashire, England, just north of the Martin Mere Wetland Centre and south of North Meols. Situated approximately six miles east of the Irish Sea coast at Southport, this small community may present unique planning opportunities due to its proximity to natural attractions and rural landscapes. It sits within the West Lancashire district.
Property prices in Holmeswood show an average sale price of £354,210, 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 Holmeswood a particularly low-crime area.
Holmeswood 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Holmeswood includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Mere Sands Wood SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Holmeswood 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 Holmeswood
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Holmeswood. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 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 Holmeswood.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Holmeswood were outline applications (7), full planning applications (2), amendments (2).
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.