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22 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Town Centre · updated daily · West Lancashire Borough Council

Only 9 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 22 · received or decided in 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 Town Centre

Approved: 53%; 10 of 19 decided
Decision time: about 11 weeks; on average

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

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Around Town Centre

Postcode districts

WN8 232 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: West Lancashire Borough Council

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About Town Centre

Town Centre is a settlement located in Lancashire, England.

Property prices in Town Centre show an average sale price of £192,905, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Town Centre 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 Town Centre 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, Town Centre 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 Town Centre, 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, 26 planning applications were submitted near Town Centre. 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).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Town Centre?

In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Town Centre. The approval rate is 53%.

How long do planning decisions take near Town Centre?

The average planning decision time near Town Centre is 76 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 Town Centre?

The planning approval rate near Town Centre is 53%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Town Centre?

The most common type of planning application near Town Centre is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Town Centre?

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