West Lancashire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #242 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%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines

expect longer than the statutory limit

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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

45%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #242 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