Flax House 97 Liverpool Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SB

Decided T/2026/0029/TCA
Council
Date received
13 Apr 2026
Date validated
13 Apr 2026
Postcode
L40 1SB

Description

Fell and Remove Conifer at Top of Drive which is hindering access to the property. Removing this will make is safer for cars going in and out and will allow shrubbery below to flourish

1.4/10
Planning Authority Score
#275 of 282

West Lancashire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #235 out of 282. The council extends the time limit on 59% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (85%) than the national average (90%).

West Lancashire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #230 of 282
85%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #238 of 282
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #235 of 282
59%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #252 of 282
76%
Minor dwellings approved
58 decided (1-9 homes)
71%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
63%
Change of use approved
30 decided
578
Total decisions
101 refused in 2025