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22 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Skelmersdale · updated daily · West Lancashire Borough Council
Only 9 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 26 Willow Drive Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8PJAwaiting decisionConversion of integral garage to living accommodation; single storey front extension; new pitched roof over existing garage and extension.Received 9 Nov 20262026/0926/FUL
- Former Old Toby Inn Ashurst Road Ashurst Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6XNAwaiting decisionOutline planning permission for the redevelopment of the former Old Toby Inn site to provide a 100-bedroom residential care home (Use Class C2), including reconstruction of the former Old Toby Inn and associated new-build care accommodation, communal and wellbeing spaces, GP/consultation facilities, cafe, staff and support accommodation. (Some Matters Reserved)Received 15 Oct 20262026/0852/OUT
- Land Off Selby Place Stanley Industrial Estate Skelmersdale LancashireAwaiting decisionApproval of details reserved by conditions 7 & 17 of planning permission 2025/0362/FUL relating to External Lighting and Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan.Received 21 Sep 20262026/0791/CON
- Land At The Concourse Shopping Centre Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6LTRefusedErection of Class E(b) restaurant / Sui Generis (takeaway) drive-thru pod with associated car parking and landscaping works.Received 21 Aug 2026Decided 27 Oct 20262026/0700/FUL
- 128 Ledburn Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6TXRefusedCertificate of Lawfulness for a proposed use of Property to C2 Residential Care Home for one child/young person supported by 2 non -resident carers at all times.Lawful Development Cert. (proposed)Received 30 Jul 2026Decided 29 Oct 20262026/0643/LDP
Planning in Skelmersdale
- Approved
- 53%
- 10 of 19 decided
- Decision time
- about 11 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Skelmersdale in the last 24 months, from West Lancashire Borough Council's planning register.
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Planning authority: West Lancashire Borough Council
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About Skelmersdale
Skelmersdale, often referred to as Skem, is a town located in the West Lancashire district of England, positioned on the River Tawd. It lies approximately 6 miles west of Wigan, 13 miles northeast of Liverpool, and 15 miles southwest of Preston. With a population of 38,813 as of 2006, Skelmersdale is an area of interest for planning applications, given its strategic location within the region.
Property prices in Skelmersdale show an average sale price of £192,905, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Skelmersdale 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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In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Skelmersdale. Of these, 53% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (5), outline applications (5), tree works (1).