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Planning in Scarisbrick

Approved
74%
17 of 22 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

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

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Around Scarisbrick

Postcode districts

PR8 352 applications in the last 12 monthsL40 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 Scarisbrick

Scarisbrick is a village and civil parish located in West Lancashire, England, with the A570 serving as its main thoroughfare connecting Ormskirk and Southport. The layout of the village, predominantly along this road, means it lacks a conventional village centre, although the junction with the A5147 is near its geographic heart. This configuration may influence planning applications, particularly in terms of traffic management and development opportunities along these key routes. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,716 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Lancashire district.

Property prices in Scarisbrick show an average sale price of £289,026, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Scarisbrick 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, Scarisbrick 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 Scarisbrick, 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, 29 planning applications were submitted near Scarisbrick. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 90 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (10), tree works (6), outline applications (3).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Scarisbrick?
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Scarisbrick. The approval rate is 74%.
How long do planning decisions take near Scarisbrick?
The average planning decision time near Scarisbrick is 90 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 Scarisbrick?
The planning approval rate near Scarisbrick is 74%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Scarisbrick?
The most common type of planning application near Scarisbrick is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Scarisbrick?
You can search and track planning applications near Scarisbrick on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.