Skelmersdale, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Skelmersdale, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · Town
Planning applications in Skelmersdale are administered by West Lancashire Borough Council. View the full West Lancashire Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £174,789 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Lancashire
- Parliamentary constituency: West Lancashire
- LSOA: West Lancashire 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Skelmersdale.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Skelmersdale.
- 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 Skelmersdale based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Skelmersdale.
- - 74 Findon Way Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6HH
Certificate of Lawfulness - To build and maintain a fence & gates.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - Unit 143 The Concourse Southway Skelmersdale Lancashire
Change of use from retail (Class E a to a family fun attraction (sui generis))
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - 47-49 The Concourse Southway Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6LJ
Advertisement Consent - 2no. BoyleSports internally illuminated fascia signs and 1no. Boyle sports internally illuminated projecting sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-06-03
View full details - - 47 -49 The Concourse Southway Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6LJ
Change of use of units 47-49 Concourse Shopping Centre from Use Class E/ Sui Generis to Sui Generis (betting office) and external alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-06-03
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A brief summary of Skelmersdale in Lancashire
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 £174,789, 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 Skelmersdale a particularly low-crime area.
Skelmersdale 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.
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.
Planning Activity in Skelmersdale
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Skelmersdale. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 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 Skelmersdale.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Skelmersdale were full planning applications (6), outline applications (3), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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