Land To The West Of Smithy Farm Broad Lane Downholland Ormskirk Lancashire L39 7HS Data via plota.co.uk

2026/0424/PIP - Permission in Principle Approved

Proposal

Application for Permission in Principle - erection of 1no. dwelling. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
21 May 2026
Consultation
5 Jun 2026
Approved
8 Jul 2026

Approved on 8 Jul 2026 · Delegated unless Member request to Cttee · Last checked 11 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Permission in Principle
Postcode
L39 7HS
Received
21 May 2026
Validated
21 May 2026
Ward
Rural West Ward
Parish
Downholland
Case officer
Show
Decision
Permission in Principle Granted
Decision date
8 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated unless Member request to Cttee
Applicant
Show
Agent
PWA Planning

Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
26 May 2026
Consultation
5 Jun 2026
Comments by
26 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No
West Lancashire
Planning Authority Score
1.1/10
Poor
#291 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

West Lancashire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #265 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 60% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. West Lancashire is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 85% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 85% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
West Lancashire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #253 of 296
85%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #252 of 296
41%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #265 of 296
60%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #271 of 296
73%
Minor dwellings approved
62 decided (1-9 homes)
60%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
59%
Change of use approved
34 decided
564
Total decisions
103 refused in the year to March 2026