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Planning appeals in West Lancashire District Council, 2023

34 appeals decided in 2023, 24% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.

  1. Allowed20 December 2023· minor3324280
    7 Hillside Avenue, Hilldale, Wigan, WN8 7AW

    Proposed Residential Dwelling (Resubmission of planning application reference (2021/1367/FUL)

  2. Dismissed16 November 2023· minor3319695
    The Cottage, Hollin House Green, , 1 Back Lane, Aughton, Lancashire, L39 6SX

    the change of use from existing domestic storage and workshop building to dwelling

  3. Dismissed18 October 2023· major3314091
    Briery Works, 132A Blackgate Lane, Tarleton, LAncashire, PR4 6UU

    Erection of an additional building on the rural industrial site to enlarge the commercial business

  4. Dismissed10 October 2023· minor3316461
    Broom Cottage, Bannister Lane, Bispham, L40 3SR

    the erection of a single residential dwelling

  5. Dismissed27 September 2023· minor3304075
    Land Adjacent to Malt Kiln Cottages, Halsall, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 8RN

    the erection of 4 No. detached affordable dwellings including new access road

  6. Dismissed26 September 2023· ldc3306391
    Bella Vista, Gorse Lane, Tarleton, Preston, PR4 6LH

    Certificate of lawful use or development for occupation of dwelling for a continuous period in excess of 10 years contrary to a condition restricting use to persons employed locally in agriculture

  7. Allowed4 September 2023· minor3315561
    West Lodge, Mercer Court, Liverpool, L31 4LF

    the demolition of building and erection of a bungalow

  8. Dismissed25 August 2023· ldc3317587
    Farm View, Owens Lane, Downholland, Ormskirk, L39 7HX

    occupation in non-compliance with condition 2 attached to application reference 8/75/285 requiring the property to be occupied by a person solely or mainly employed in agriculture

  9. Dismissed2 August 2023· minor3319391
    Sandyways Farm, Hoscar Moss Road, Lathom, Lancashire, L40 4BG
  10. Dismissed1 August 2023· minor3316012
    Heyes Street, Appley Bridge, Wigan, West Lancashire, WN6 9AS

    demolition of former chapel and construction of single bungalow

  11. Dismissed26 June 2023· householder3321343
    Old Orchard House, 70 Granville Park West, Aughton, Lancashire, L39 5HS

    the demolition of existing garage, proposed single storey garage extension and two storey rear extension. Alterations and widening existing access

  12. Dismissed21 June 2023· minor3308336
    14 Speakmans Drive, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9AT

    Proposed renovation and conversion of an existing outbuilding (former workers' cottage) to a detached dwelling

  13. Allowed15 June 2023· minor3312791
    104 Renacres Lane, Halsall, Ormskirk, L39 8SF

    a full application for the erection of an agricultural workers bungalow with garage without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 8/80/1354, dated 6 March 1981

  14. Dismissed9 June 2023· major3309626
    Land To The Rear Of 126-160 Ormskirk Road, UpHolland, Skelmersdale, WN8 0AF

    planning application for the development of residential dwellings with associated highway works, accesses and landscaping

  15. Dismissed5 June 2023· major3312694
    Land to the East of Boundary Lane, Hesketh Bank, PR4 6AJ

    erection of 10 number affordable dwellings and 11 number live/work units

  16. Dismissed1 June 2023· householder3316819
    Plum Tree Villa, Butchers Lane, Aughton, L39 6SY

    2 storey side and single storey rear infill extension

  17. Notice varied and upheld27 April 2023· enforcement3300148
    Land at Wellfield, Vicarage Lane, Westhead, L40 6HG

    failure to comply with conditions imposed on Planning Permission Ref. 2017/1067/FUL dated 1st February 2018 for “Temporary hard surfacing to existing United Utilities access track (retrospective)

  18. Dismissed17 April 2023· minor3311201
    Doctors Cottage Doctors Lane, Tarleton, Preston, PR4 6HU

    proposed new dwelling. Two storey, 4 bedroomed cottage. Detached double garage

  19. Dismissed4 April 2023· ldc3305649
    36 Berry Street, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8QZ
  20. Notice upheld31 March 2023· enforcement3305252
    Land Adj to Panorama, Drummersdale Lane, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, L40 9RD

    erection of a building without planning permission

  21. Dismissed27 March 2023· householder3304068
    72 Granville Park, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 5DX

    demolition of existing garage, internal remodelling and proposed extension to the side and rear of 72 Granville Park. Existing vehicular access to the site – currently via Winifred Lane – proposed to be relocated to enter via Granville Park

  22. Allowed24 March 2023· householder3311286
    6 Brooklands Grove, Lathom, Ormskirk, West Lancashire, L40 5UT

    erection of two storey rear extension, new cladding to existing front dormer and roof lights to front elevation, internal alterations

  23. Allowed10 March 2023· householder3309738
    201 Moss Lane, Hesketh Bank, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6AE

    demolition of existing conservatory, removal of dormers and enlargement of dwellinghouse through ground and first floor extensions, construction of an additional storey, internal alterations and external alterations to fenestration and material palette

  24. Dismissed10 March 2023· minor3307834
    1 Normanhurst, Ormskirk, L39 4UZ

    a new build 3 bed residential dwelling

  25. Dismissed28 February 2023· householder3306374
    520 Liverpool Road, Rufford, Ormskirk, L40 1SQ

    replacement and repair of existing roof with altered profile (to rear only), extended dormer to rear and 3no. pitched roof dormers to front. Removal of 1st floor windows to side elevations, removal of rear conservatory, reduction in windows to side elevations at ground floor. Enclose space between current extensions to create a plant room for a sustainable heating system

  26. Allowed13 February 2023· householder3304939
    Woodbank Higher Lane, Dalton, Wigan, WN8 7RP

    an extension to side and rear over three storeys

  27. Dismissed10 February 2023· householder3306813
    The Hermitage, Flash Lane, Rufford, L40 1SW

    erection of a single storey extension together with associated alterations and landscaping

  28. Dismissed6 February 2023· householder3304835
    295 Liverpool Road, Rufford, Ormskirk, L40 1SE

    erection of rear dormer

  29. Allowed26 January 2023· householder3304592
    31 Farley Lane, Roby Mill, Skelmersdale, WN8 0QG

    demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a two storey front porch/bathroom and part single storey part two storey rear extension

  30. Allowed19 January 2023· minor3302286
    Land at the Rear of 8 The Marshes Lane, Mere Brow, Tarleton, PR4 6JR

    the erection of two two storey dwellings at on land at rear of 8 The Marshes Lane

  31. Dismissed19 January 2023· minor3299820
    Lees Lane Nursery, Lees Lane, Dalton, Wigan, WN8 7RB

    demolition of existing glasshouses and erection of 1 No. detached dwelling with detached garage outbuilding

  32. Dismissed4 January 2023· minor3303151
    Former Tc Hand Car Wash, Southport New Road, Tarleton, Mere Brow, Lancashire, PR4 6JP

    Proposed demolition of existing building and canopy (café) and canopies associated with hand car wash facility and the erection of four retail units, comprising a mix of; two non-food retail units [Use Class E(a); one food retail unit [Use Class E(b)]; and one hot food take away unit [Use Class Sui Generis]; with associated external works, parking, access and landscaping

  33. Dismissed4 January 2023· minor3296024
    Higher Wrennalls Farm, Coopers Lane, Hilldale, Heskin , PR7 5PU

    demolition of existing horse walker, store and part of stables and erection of detached bungalow

  34. Dismissed3 January 2023· householder3303414
    31 Victoria Road, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 5AU

    conversion of existing garage and construction of a first floor to provide ancillary accommodation

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