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2026/0490/FUL - Full Planning Application Registered

Proposal

Retrospective static caravan to be used for Camp 3 (to replace the cabin that was orginally on the plans application reference ) Toilet cabin will no longer need to be built. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
11 Jun 2026
Validated
17 Jul 2026
Consultation
29 Jul 2026
Decision
Expected by 11 Sept 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 16 Sept 2026, from West Lancashire's recent demolitions. The consultation period closed on 21 Aug 2026.

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Important details

Application type
Full Planning Application
Received
11 Jun 2026
Validated
17 Jul 2026
Ward
Rural West Ward
Parish
Scarisbrick
Case officer
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Decision level
Delegated unless Member request to Cttee
Applicant
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Decision outlook

Day 59 of the 56-day target. West Lancashire usually decides demolitions by day 61.

Day 592 days to the predicted decision (day 61)
48%decided within 8 weeks
78%approved
30decided in the last year

Plota live figures for demolitions decided by West Lancashire in the last twelve months, from validation. West Lancashire decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

4 neighbours consulted · Last counted 6 Sept 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15004215
Neighbours
29 Jul 2026
Consultation
29 Jul 2026
Comments by
21 Aug 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 statistics
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