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Planning appeals in West Lancashire District Council, 2026

46 appeals decided in 2026, 48% 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. Dismissed23 October 2026· householder6015067
    25 Brookfield Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 6SN

    erection of a glass-panel balustrade around central area of flat roof at the back of the house to prevent falling accidents

  2. Allowed13 October 2026· householder6013756
    6 Moss Lane, Bickerstaffe, L39 0EX

    demolish existing garage, modify existing hardstanding, a proposed single storey front extension, 2 storey side extension and single storey rear extension

  3. Allowed5 October 2026· minor6010014
    Land at Heathey Lane, Shirdley Hill, Halsall, West Lancs, L39 8SH

    for a residential development up to 4no. dwellings

  4. Dismissed30 September 2026· minor6004952
    Valera Ltd, Plox Brow, Tarleton, PR4 6HB

    residential development, including five dwellings and an apartment block (4 flats) with associated access, parking and landscaping following demolition of existing buildings

  5. Allowed24 September 2026· minor6007730
    Land to the Rear of 137 Station Road, Hesketh Bank, Preston, PR4 6SR
  6. Dismissed24 September 2026· minor6007447
    Black Moss Farm, Black Moss Lane, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, L40 9RN
  7. Dismissed24 September 2026· minor6007438
    Meadow Farm, Sandy Way, Holmeswood, L40 1UB
  8. Allowed23 September 2026· minor6007484
    Boltons Farm, Blackgate Lane, Tarleton, PR4 6UX

    Permission in principle for residential development comprising a minimum of 6 and maximum of 9 dwellings

  9. Dismissed22 September 2026· minor6007428
    Land Adjacent to Model Farm, Plex Lane, Halsall, Ormskirk, L39 7JY

    Permission in principle for up to 3 no. dwellings

  10. Dismissed15 September 20266012188
    3 Broad Lane, Downholland, Ormskirk, L39 7HS

    Yoga facility including hardstanding, creation of wildflower meadows, wildlife pond and planting of orchard. Change of use of land to accommodate beekeeping uses and provision of outdoor yoga and holistic therapies.

  11. Allowed15 September 2026· minor6011231
    Caravan, 250 Gravel Lane, Banks, Southport, PR9 8BY

    Change of use of Barn A to dwelling and Barn B to ancillary garage

  12. Allowed14 September 20266009486
    Homestead, Liverpool Road, Tarleton, PR4 6HP

    Change of use of existing 4 bedroom dwellinghouse (C3(a) Use) to a Children's Care Home for up to 2 Children (C2 Use)

  13. Allowed14 September 2026· minor6007163
    Prince Williams Inn, Beacon Lane, Dalton, WN8 7RU

    Conversion and restoration of the former Prince William public house to form a single dwelling; demolition of existing structures and re-use of volume to form a single detached dwelling on land formerly used as a beer garden/children's play area

  14. Dismissed14 September 2026· minor6006286
    Land to the Rear of, 5 Bescar Lane, Scarisbrick, L40 9QN

    Permission in principle for a minimum of 4 dwellings and a maximum of 9 dwellings

  15. Allowed2 September 2026· minor6005963
    Land Adjacent to, 82 Smithy Lane, Aughton, L39 6SS

    Conversion of agricultural buildings to 5 no. residential dwellings

  16. Dismissed13 July 2026· major6005633
    Land to the East of Boundary Lane, Hesketh Bank, PR4 6AJ

    erection of 10 no. affordable houses (some matters reserved)

  17. Allowed10 July 2026· minor6009373
    Land South of The Gravel, Mere Brow, Tarleton, PR4 6JX

    for a minimum of four and a maximum of seven dwellings

  18. Dismissed10 July 20266005955
    Former Ormskirk Waste Water Treatment Works, Blackacre Lane, Ormskirk, L39 1QW

    Temporary permission for a site management unit (caravan) and a programme of site remediation

  19. Allowed10 July 20266005522
    Land To The West Of Hunters Lane, Blackgate Lane, Preston, Tarleton, PR4 6JJ

    Agricultural Storage Building

  20. Allowed10 July 2026· minor6005103
    Land at Junction of Sandy Lane and Back Lane, Newburgh, WN8 7TT

    Application for permission in principle: The construction of up to nine dwellings

  21. Allowed24 June 2026· minor6006783
    Land to the West of 1B Fermor Road, Tarleton, PR4 6AP

    erection of up to eight dwellings

  22. Dismissed24 June 2026· minor6005045
    Roscoe Farm Barn, Bispham, L40 3SH

    new dwelling and detached garage in place of storage barns

  23. Allowed23 June 20266007485
    Land To The South Of, Middle Meanygate, Tarleton, Preston, PR4 6LP

    agricultural storage building

  24. Allowed23 June 2026· minor6007443
    Land South Of Western End Of, Newarth Lane, Hesketh Bank, PR4 6RS

    change of use to two dwelling houses from agricultural building and for building works necessary to convert the building

  25. Dismissed9 June 20266002330
    Croppers Farm, Croppers Lane, Bickerstaffe, L39 9EJ

    Erection of outbuilding to create habitable space ancillary to main house

  26. Dismissed9 June 20266004551
    Hazeldene, Blythe Lane, Lathom (Near Ormskirk), L40 5TY

    Full Planning Permission for development comprising demolition of existing stables and outbuildings followed by erection of single dwelling (designed and constructed as a self-build); together with associated external works and landscaping

  27. Dismissed8 June 2026· householder3376391
    Hope Cottage, Back Lane, Bispham, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 3SZ

    originally described as the erection of an oak timber framed garage and storage shed within the boundary of the site

  28. Dismissed5 June 2026· minor6004502
    31 Renacres Lane, Ormskirk, L39 8SF

    the erection of new bungalow

  29. Allowed3 June 20266005525
    60 Station Road, Hesketh Bank, PR4 6SP

    6m single storey rear extension. This

  30. Dismissed27 May 2026· minor6003786
    Pancheree, Formby Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 7HG

    the erection of a replacement dwelling including extensions approved under previous application ref: 2020/1144/PNA and 2020/1120/LDP without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 2022/1366/FUL, dated 8 March 2024

  31. Dismissed15 May 2026· minor3375584
    Rear of 99 Blackgate Lane, Tarleton, Preston, PR4 6UT

    Change of use of storage building to Class E commercial

  32. Dismissed9 April 2026· ldc3374534
    19 School Fold, Hesketh Bank, Preston, PR4 6RE

    the conversion of the garage into a dog grooming parlour

  33. Dismissed2 April 2026· householder6003007
    Bradshaws Farm, Long Heys Lane, Dalton, WN8 7RS

    a “proposed single-storey extension and two-storey porch extension. Raise ridge of first floor side extension subsequent to permission 2013/1186/FUL. Solar panels to main roof

  34. Dismissed1 April 2026· householder6003409
    Heskin Fields, School Lane, Burscough, Lancs, L40 4AF

    a “proposed detached garage

  35. Allowed1 April 2026· minor3375574
    Mea, 65 The Marshes Lane, Mere Brow, Tarleton,, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6JR

    erection of one agricultural workers dwelling, without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 8/77/59, dated 5 February 1978

  36. Dismissed31 March 2026· minor6002977
    Land East Of 21 The Marshes Lane, Mere Brow, PR4 6JR

    Permission in Principle application for a minimum of 4 dwellings and a maximum of 9 dwellings

  37. Allowed18 March 2026· minor3376286
    Freshfields Hundred End Lane, Hundred End, Preston, PR4 6XL

    ‘Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - Class Q - change of use to dwelling from agricultural building (and for building works necessary to convert the building)’

  38. Allowed10 March 2026· minor3373719
    Unit 11, The Hattersley Centre, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2RN

    change of use from tile merchant to a restaurant/takeaway (‘sui generis’) and associated alterations to the external elevations of the building

  39. Dismissed27 February 2026· minor3375999
    2-3 May Cottages Back Lane, Newburgh, Wigan, WN8 7UQ

    the change of use of the existing garage and workshop to a single dwelling house

  40. Dismissed26 February 2026· minor3369518
    Bickerstaffe Service Station, Rainford Road, Bickerstaffe, L39 0HF

    an extension to the existing sales building and associated works

  41. Allowed25 February 2026· other3376238
    14 Newburn Close, Dalton Park, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6PJ

    Change of use of shed from a darts room to a beauty room

  42. Allowed6 February 2026· minor3374875
    The Slipway, Crabtree Lane, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 0RN

    Part demolition and change of use from storage facility to 2 No. Holiday Studios with ancillary courtyard

  43. Allowed2 February 2026· ldc3360618
    57 Southport Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 1LN

    a Children's Care Home for up to 3no. children (C2 Use)

  44. Dismissed30 January 2026· ldc3349674
    West Lodge, Mercer Court, Liverpool, L31 4LF

    a residential dwelling

  45. Dismissed27 January 2026· minor3374002
    Hulmes Bridge House, Hulmes Bridge Business Centre, North Moor Lane, Halsall, Lancashire, L39 8RF

    brain injury rehabilitation centre with associated facilities and ancillary car-parking provision

  46. Allowed20 January 2026· major3374202
    Land West of Red Cat Lane, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 0RB

    residential development

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