Woodlands Bungalow Plough Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6JL Data via plota.co.uk

2026/0449/PIP - Permission in Principle Approved

Proposal

Permission in principle for a residential development comprising a single detached dwelling on existing garden land. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
29 May 2026
Validated
3 Jun 2026
Consultation
4 Jun 2026
Approved
17 Jul 2026

Approved on 17 Jul 2026 · Delegated unless Member request to Cttee · Last checked 18 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Permission in Principle
Postcode
L40 6JL
Received
29 May 2026
Validated
3 Jun 2026
Ward
Rural South Ward
Parish
Lathom South
Case officer
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Decision
Permission in Principle Granted
Decision date
17 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated unless Member request to Cttee
Applicant
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Agent
Peter Dickinson Architects

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14971848
Neighbours
4 Jun 2026
Consultation
4 Jun 2026
Comments by
25 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