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18 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Westhead · updated daily · West Lancashire Borough Council
Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- St James Church Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HGApprovedSee attached report relating to G2 (Beech), Pine T4, Limes (6) - Canopy Lift.Received 22 Sep 2026Decided 22 Oct 2026T/2026/0103/TPO
- 22 Castle Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HUAwaiting decisionRaise pitch on roof to 50 degrees. Eaves height to remain the same with ridge height to increase to create 1st floor.Received 15 Sep 20262026/0774/FUL
- 8 St James Close Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6JUApprovedTo carry out reductions of heavy enveloping branches from neighbouring trees -T1 & T2 (sycamores) . Property owner has consented.Received 20 Jul 2026Decided 25 Sep 2026T/2026/0089/TPO
- 8 St James Close Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6JUWithdrawnTo carry out reductions of heavy enveloping branches from neighbouring trees -T1 & T2 (sycamores) . Property owner has consentedWorks to Trees in Conservation AreaReceived 20 Jul 2026Decided 19 Aug 2026T/2026/0052/TCA
- 22 Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HQApprovedT1 cedar fell. Adds little amenty Value as has been heavily suppressed to the west by other surrounding trees namely 2 Italian alders subject to a TPO. We wish to not replant to allow alders more room to grow after the ivy has been severed/removed.Tree has also been topped historically now.Works to Protected TreesReceived 11 Jun 2026Decided 10 Aug 2026T/2026/0061/TPO
Planning in Westhead
- Approved
- 72%
- 13 of 15 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Westhead in the last 24 months, from West Lancashire Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Westhead
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L40 301 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: West Lancashire Borough Council
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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.
Property prices in Westhead show an average sale price of £289,026, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Westhead 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 Westhead a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Westhead has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Westhead 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 Westhead, 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, 22 planning applications were submitted near Westhead. Of these, 72% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
The most common types were tree works (9), full planning applications (2), outline applications (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.