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Planning appeals in West Lancashire District Council, 2025

41 appeals decided in 2025, 28% 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. Dismissed16 December 2025· householder3373980
    43 Vines Cross Way, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6HN

    a single-storey rear extension extending 3.5m, timber construction, cladded in composite boards, slight pitched roof with asphalt shingles

  2. Planning permission granted12 December 2025· enforcement3339186
    10 Cromwell Close, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 5ET

    Without planning permission, the installation of cladding on the front and side elevations of the projecting gable to the property

  3. Dismissed9 December 2025· minor3370991
    2 Pear Tree Mews, Lathom, L40 5WD

    The single storey extension is to be brick walled with side standard bi-fold doors. It is to have a flat parapet fibre glass roof with stone capping and a raised lantern style roof with no glazing, to be finished in same slate style as current house ”

  4. Allowed25 November 2025· householder3370917
    Oak Cottage, Lowry Hill Lane, Lathom, Lancashire, L40 5UL

    the construction of a single storey rear extension, first floor extension and side facing porch following demolition of the existing porch

  5. Dismissed25 November 2025· minor3367309
    Moss End Farm Holmeswood Road, Rufford, Ormskirk, L40 1TX
  6. Dismissed19 November 2025· householder3374031
    3 Clucas Gardens, Ormskirk, L39 1QA

    two storey side extension and single storey rear extension

  7. Dismissed17 November 2025· minor3369295
    Romney Hut Shaws Farm, 28 Wyke Lane, Scarisbrick, PR9 8AA
  8. Allowed13 November 2025· householder3374447
    2 Lordsgate Drive, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 7RS

    an alternative to approved application 2023/0258/FUL to increase the ridge height

  9. Dismissed11 November 2025· householder3372471
    84 Noel Gate , Aughton , Lancashire, L39 5EQ

    to construct a 2m high boundary fence within 2m of a public highway

  10. Notice varied and upheld24 October 2025· enforcement3331560
    3 Sunnyside, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 6RL

    without planning permission, the erection to the rear of the property known as No.3 Sunnyside ('the original property') situated within the Land of a part two-storey/part single storey extension building (‘the Extension’)

  11. Dismissed23 October 2025· minor3360564
    North West Turf, Mickering Lane, Aughton, West Lancashire, L39 6SR

    outline planning permission for the erection of an agricultural workers dwelling (all matters reserved)

  12. Dismissed15 October 2025· minor3367554
    Council Depot, Bescar Brow Lane, Scarisbrick, Lancashire, L40 9QH

    to enclose site with palisade fencing

  13. Dismissed15 October 2025· advert3367553
    Council Depot, Bescar Brow Lane, Scarisbrick, Lancashire , L40 9QH

    to enclose site with palisade fencing

  14. Dismissed10 October 2025· minor3365078
    Higher Wrennalls Farm, Coopers Lane, Heskin, PR7 5PU

    change of use of an existing stables to a residential dwellinghouse and associated works

  15. Allowed15 September 2025· minor3361935
    Millie Bar, Unit 2, Burscough Wharf, Liverpool Road North, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 5RZ

    Installation of a 6m x 3m x 2.5m aluminium pergola with open sides

  16. Dismissed11 September 2025· minor3367826
    High Moor Manor, High Moor Lane, Wigan, Lancs, WN6 9PS

    construction of a new access track from High Moor Lane through the estate's retained land

  17. Dismissed1 September 2025· minor3364497
    Malt Kiln Barn, Halsall Road, Halsall, L39 8RN

    demolition of a non-listed dwellinghouse and ancillary barn. Erection of one five-bed self-build dwellinghouse with associated landscaping

  18. Dismissed13 August 2025· minor3361672
    10 Briars Green, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6SG

    change of use of dwelling (C3) to residential care home (C2)

  19. Allowed5 August 2025· minor3355053
    Chorley Concrete Ltd, Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9AE

    - Erection of 3no cement silos (2no. 2.6m width 7.6m long & 1no. 2.6m width 9.8m long) - Erection of 2no. round metal cylinders (1no. 2.7m width 4.5m height & 1no. 2.7m width 5m height) - Erection of 5m high retaining wall formed in interlocking concrete blocks - Erection of interlocking concrete blocks forming aggregate storage bays up to 4m - Installation of 12no 5.6m high lamp posts. (6no. 200w & 6 no. 300w) - Erection of 9.7m x 12m portacabin to be used as temporary site office - Erection of 6m x 15m temporary storage tent - Construction of 4.3m x 12.3m settling pit subject to Structural Engineer details - Construction of 4m x 8m wash pit subject to Structural Engineer details - Installation of diesel tank with metal hoarding surround

  20. Dismissed1 August 2025· householder3365095
    Springfield Farm Boundary Meanygate, Hesketh Bank, Preston, PR4 6AL

    the single storey extension to rear of existing detached bungalow

  21. Allowed2 June 2025· advert3358110
    Crow Orchard Service Station, Mossy Lea Road, Wrightington, WN6 9RB

    Erection of a D6 small format advertisement display

  22. Dismissed27 May 2025· minor3352316
    Tawdside Farm, 38 Deans Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk, L40 4BL

    Conversion of agricultural barns (Barn A and Barn B) into 3 residential dwellings with associated vehicular parking and garden areas

  23. Dismissed22 May 2025· minor3357712
    Taylors Farm, Hall Lane, Lathom, L40 5UW

    erection of agricultural storage building

  24. Allowed7 May 2025· householder3360174
    Beechwood , 105 Ruff Lane, Ormskirk, Lancs, L40 6HA

    a ground floor extension to the rear, a three storey extension to the front of the house, refurbishment of the existing house and the raising of the roof to allow for the addition of a second floor together with the addition of dormers to the front and the rear of the property without complying with a condition attached to planning permission 2023/1145/FUL dated 19 July 2024

  25. Split Decision28 April 2025· householder3361537
    35 Carr Lane, Tarleton, Lancashire, PR4 6DD

    the demolition of existing conservatory and new single storey extension to rear and side of the existing dwelling. Rearrange the existing driveway and form new access off Carr Lane to improve the safety of access and egress allowing for exiting the site in a forward gear

  26. Allowed28 April 2025· householder3359883
    6 Granville Park, Aughton, Lancs, L39 5DU

    the replacement of existing windows and doors in 3 phases

  27. Dismissed28 April 2025· householder3358814
    93 Segars Lane, Lancashire, PR8 3JG

    a caravan/outbuilding located in the curtilage of the garden

  28. Allowed28 April 2025· minor3353902
    Moss Stocks, 339 Moss Lane, Hesketh Bank, West Lancashire, PR4 6XJ

    Erection of a detached dwelling house following the demolition of the existing

  29. Allowed25 April 2025· minor3360264
    Bates Green Cottage, Dickets Lane, Lathom, WN8 8UH

    up to 2 no dwelling houses”

  30. Dismissed24 April 2025· minor3359199
    Cotlea, 187 Wigan Road, Latham, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6JN

    change of use from agricultural land to domestic garden

  31. Unknown8 April 2025· enforcement3340870
    15 Liverpool Road, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 5AP
  32. Quashed On Legal Grounds8 April 2025· enforcement3340869
    15 Liverpool Road, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 5AP

    without planning permission, the installation of French doors/window on the first floor in the north-eastern side elevation of the dwellinghouse located on the Land

  33. Dismissed28 March 2025· householder3352640
    33 Daisy Lane, Lathom, Lancashire, L40 4BS

    demolish existing garage and construct a rear and side single storey extension

  34. Notice upheld25 March 2025· enforcement3339918
    West Quarry, Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge, WN6 9EA

    without planning permission, the undertaking of engineering operations on the Land, consisting of:

  35. Dismissed28 February 2025· minor3347788
    163 School Lane, Haskayne, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 7JF

    ‘Erection of Granny Annexe’

  36. Allowed25 February 2025· major3354225
    Land To The South Of Stopgate Lane, Simonswood, L33 4YA

    full planning permission for the erection of 3no. industrial units, (use class B8) with ancillary office space, new access, car parking, servicing, landscaping and other associated works

  37. Dismissed25 February 2025· commercial3352266
    Two Saints Retail Park, Two Saints Place, Ormskirk, L39 3RN

    New single freestanding illuminated 48-sheet digital advertisement display, measuring 6.4m wide x 3.4m high and comprising pressed metal frame and sealed LED screen

  38. Dismissed27 January 2025· major3350235
    Land off Boundary Lane, Hesketh Bank, Preston, PR4 6AJ

    the demolition of an existing bungalow and the erection of 34no. adaptable and accessible bungalows for over 55’s with associated infrastructure

  39. Dismissed21 January 2025· minor3354788
    Macclesfield, Pinfold Lane, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, L40 8HR

    Removal of condition 4 on planning permission 2015/0929/FUL relating to permitted development rights

  40. Dismissed21 January 2025· householder3352223
    4 Top Locks Wheat Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk, L40 4BF

    rear extension with associated external works

  41. Dismissed21 January 2025· minor3349778
    5 Deanwood Close, Up Holland, WN8 0BS

    An outbuilding with hardstanding providing two additional car parking spaces

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