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22 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Lathom · updated daily · West Lancashire Borough Council

Planning in Lathom

Approved
88%
21 of 23 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lathom in the last 24 months, from West Lancashire Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Lathom

Postcode districts

L40 301 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: West Lancashire Borough Council

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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.

Property prices in Lathom show an average sale price of £289,026, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Lathom 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 (May 2026). This makes Lathom a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lathom 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Lathom, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Lathom. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were tree works (12), full planning applications (8), outline applications (2).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lathom?
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Lathom. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Lathom?
The average planning decision time near Lathom is 69 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Lathom?
The planning approval rate near Lathom is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Lathom?
The most common type of planning application near Lathom is tree works applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Lathom?
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