Search Rufford planning applications
13 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Rufford · updated daily · West Lancashire Borough Council
- 36 Liverpool Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SFAwaiting decisionT1 Scots Pine - Fell. T2 Oak - Metre Crown & Canopy Reduction. G1 Broadleaf Mix - Crown Lift.Received 28 Oct 2026T/2026/0088/TCA
- The Chase Flash Lane Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SWApprovedRed Cedar Tree (4 metres high) - dead. Complete removal required Larch (2 metre high) - dead. Complete removal required Site visit by Rhys Sargeant (Arborist - TreeLife Proarb) Saturday 26th September 2026 Trees are on conservation site (no preservation order). Outline and pictures on plan. Main concern is Red cedar is close to parking bay. Larch is not a threat but requires removal to ensure no potential disease is passed onto other trees.Received 5 Oct 2026Decided 9 Oct 2026T/2026/0077/TCA
- The Parish Church Of St Mary The Virgin Church Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1TAApprovedSilver Birch tree , dismantle and fell to ground T1 as it is dead and has had no leaves on since beginning of spring 2026Received 2 Oct 2026Decided 9 Oct 2026T/2026/0076/TCA
- 18 Holly Lane Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SHAwaiting decisionConversion of garage to habitable area. Replacement of rear Conservatory roof and existing rear canopy. Installation of solar panels to rear elevation. Construct canopy to front door entrance.Received 1 Oct 20262026/0812/FUL
- 19 The Paddock Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1ULApprovedT1 Willow tree to be removed from rear garden.Received 27 Aug 2026Decided 29 Sep 2026T/2026/0066/TCA
Planning in Rufford
- Approved
- 88%
- 28 of 29 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Rufford in the last 24 months, from West Lancashire Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Rufford
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L40 301 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: West Lancashire Borough Council
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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. 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 £289,026, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Rufford 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 Rufford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Rufford has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Rufford, 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, 39 planning applications were submitted near Rufford. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
The most common types were tree works (17), full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (2).