How long do planning decisions take near Scarth Hill?

The average planning decision time near Scarth Hill is 59 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 Scarth Hill?

The planning approval rate near Scarth Hill is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Scarth Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Scarth Hill is tree works applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Scarth Hill?

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Scarth Hill, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Scarth Hill, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Scarth Hill are administered by West Lancashire Borough Council. View the full West Lancashire Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Scarth Hill

Lathom South is a civil parish located in the West Lancashire district of England, near Ormskirk and Skelmersdale. Established in 2007, it encompasses the hamlets of Blaguegate and Scarth Hill, and has historical connections to the neighbouring parish of Lathom. As of the 2011 census, the population stands at 657, making it a small but significant community for planning applications in the area.

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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 007D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Scarth Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Scarth Hill.

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 Scarth Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Scarth Hill.

- Croppers Farm Croppers Lane Bickerstaffe Ormskirk Lancashire L39 9EJ
Approval of details reserved by condition nos 7, 8 and 11 of planning permission 2022/0748/FUL relating to remediation works, landscaping and bird boxes.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of Scarth Hill in Lancashire

Property prices in Scarth Hill 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 Scarth Hill a particularly low-crime area.

Scarth Hill 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 Scarth Hill

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Scarth Hill. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Scarth Hill.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Scarth Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Scarth Hill were tree works (6), full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (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 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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