Westhead, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Westhead, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Westhead
Westhead is a village located in the West Lancashire district of Lancashire, England, with an estimated population of 886 as of 2014. This small, vibrant community offers a unique setting for planning applications, reflecting its rural charm and growth potential within the region.
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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 003D
Crime Statistics
19 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 8
- anti-social-behaviour: 2
- criminal-damage-arson: 2
- other-theft: 2
- burglary: 1
- possession-of-weapons: 1
- public-order: 1
- shoplifting: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Westhead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Westhead.
- 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 Westhead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Westhead.
- - Amberley 91 Ruff Lane Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HA
Tree A1 - dead tree. Orange arrow to show specific tree. Removal to ground level. Potentially under 14/2004 TPO. Tree A2 - fallen tree recently in high winds. Tree is dead. Removal to ground level. Po
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - The Paddock Whiteleys Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HE
Permission is politely requested for the following work: - High reduction of 1 x very large conifer hedgerow by approximately 8 foot off the total height (Picture A) - Removal of 1 x limb from a birch
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Greytrees Wellfield Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HH
Partial demolition of the existing 1no. 2 storey and 1no. 1 storey extensions and 2 conservatories and construction of 1 no. 2 storey extension and 2no. 1 storey extension with internal alterations to
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 4 Bewcastle Drive Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HB
Crown lift canopy to 5 meters Removal of epicormic growth Reduce lower overlong lateral branches Works to be carried out to rebalance and lift lower canopy to reduce the risk of snap out and encourage
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - The Former Vicarage Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HG
Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - Extension of dwellinghouse. Extension extends beyond rear wall of the original dwellinghouse - by 6.00m. Maximum hei
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Windrush Whiteleys Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HE
Silver Birch - Fell dismantle - left side of tree in decline possible root issue. Some bleeding at base.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-02-04
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A brief summary of Westhead in Lancashire
Westhead is a village located in the West Lancashire district of Lancashire, England, with an estimated population of 886 as of 2014. This small, vibrant community offers a unique setting for planning applications, reflecting its rural charm and growth potential within the region.
Property prices in Westhead show an average sale price of £354,210, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 19 crimes reported in the Westhead area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Westhead 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Westhead includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Westhead
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Westhead. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Westhead.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Westhead were tree works (6), full planning applications (3), outline applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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