Rufford, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rufford, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Rufford
Rufford is a village in West Lancashire, England, strategically located at the convergence of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, the Liverpool, Ormskirk and Preston Railway, the A59, and the River Douglas. This unique positioning makes it a key area for potential planning applications and developments, offering diverse transport links and waterways.
Population: 2,161 (2021)
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 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rufford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rufford.
- 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 Rufford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Rufford.
- - 29 Hesketh Green Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UN
See attached map for location of the tree I am applying to remove HSK05, mountain ash, as the tree is in decline and dying.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Asland Flash Lane Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SW
T1 - Oak - Crown rasie upto third of trees total height, to include the 2 lowest lateral limbs. T2 - Apple - Reduce canopy upto 30%. T3 - Oak - Crown raise upto a third of the trees total height. T4 -
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 42 Roseacre Gardens Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1AA
Proposed single-storey extension at the rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 8 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
Proposed removal of red oak tree next to main road and boundary of neighbouring property, as it is interfering with enjoyment of neighbours property and tree roots casuing damage to road.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Flash House Flash Lane Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SW
please see attach report. additional work has been identified along flash lane opposite school to remove low hanging limbs and prevent school bus from striking them
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 24 Cousins Lane Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1TN
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Single storey rear extension. Loft conversion including the change from a hip roof to gable roof including rear dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Flash Cottage Flash Lane Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SW
Removal of 2x dead trees, remove two lowest branches of large oak tree and removal of 3x sycamore tree overhanging the neighbours wall.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - The Grove Holmeswood Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1TG
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 of planning permission 2024/1030/FUL relating to Materials.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - The Hermitage Flash Lane Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SW
Erection of detached 2 car garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Woodside Flash Lane Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SW
To remove T1 & T2 (Ash) due to rapid die back of both species. Cars sit in the immediate vicinity off the trees and parents park on the lane under the trees whilst dropping offspring off at school
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-05-17
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A brief summary of Rufford in Lancashire
Rufford is a village in West Lancashire, England, strategically located at the convergence of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, the Liverpool, Ormskirk and Preston Railway, the A59, and the River Douglas. This unique positioning makes it a key area for potential planning applications and developments, offering diverse transport links and waterways. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,161 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Lancashire district.
Property prices in Rufford 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 Rufford a particularly low-crime area.
Rufford 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 Rufford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Mere Sands Wood SSSI. 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, Rufford 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 Rufford
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Rufford. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Rufford.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Rufford were tree works (16), full planning applications (4), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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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.