Lathom, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lathom, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Lathom
Lathom is a picturesque village and civil parish located in West Lancashire, England, approximately 3 miles east of Ormskirk and near Skelmersdale. The parish, which had a population of 914 according to the 2011 census, is part of the Newburgh ward and features the scenic Leeds and Liverpool Canal running through it, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications and developments.
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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: Chorley
- Parliamentary constituency: South Ribble
- LSOA: Chorley 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lathom.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lathom.
- 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 Lathom based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Lathom.
- - The Flat Langleys Farm Blythe Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5TY
Householder application for proposed erection of domestic garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Palace House Farm Cottage Hall Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5UW
Permission if politely requested for the removal of 3 x very large ash tree. Photos are provided as part if this application.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - Silcock House Hall Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5UG
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Erection of Carriage House in Rear Garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - The Wharf Ring O Bells Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5TE
The installation of PV solar panels in the pitched roof of the outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 192 Briars Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5XE
Non-Material Amendment(s) to planning permission 2023/0819/FUL -The removal of 3no. trees and additional landscaping. Minor amendment to car park and building exterior.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Palace House Farm Cottage Hall Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5UW
Birch Tree - full removal of tree to just above ground level. Permission is being politely requested to allow the removal of 1 x tree show on images to increase the range of view for vehicles leaving
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-04-21
View full details - - Ring O Bells Public House Ring O Bells Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire
Works to stabilise grassed area for overflow parking to Ring o Bells (PH) and associated lighting.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - Taylors Farm Hall Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5UW
Application for Determination as to Whether Prior Approval is Required for Details - Erection of Agricultural Storage Building.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - Taylors Farm Hall Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5UW
Application for Determination as to Whether Prior Approval is Required for Details - Erection of Agricultural Storage Building.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-04-29
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A brief summary of Lathom in Lancashire
Lathom is a picturesque village and civil parish located in West Lancashire, England, approximately 3 miles east of Ormskirk and near Skelmersdale. The parish, which had a population of 914 according to the 2011 census, is part of the Newburgh ward and features the scenic Leeds and Liverpool Canal running through it, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Lathom 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 Lathom a particularly low-crime area.
Lathom 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.
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Planning Activity in Lathom
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Lathom. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Lathom.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Lathom slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Lathom were tree works (10), full planning applications (8), outline applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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
- 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.