6 Moss Lane Bickerstaffe Ormskirk Lancashire L39 0EX Data via plota.co.uk

2026/0217/FUL - Full Planning Application Refused

Proposal

Demolish existing garage modify existing hardstanding - Proposed Single storey front extension -2 storey side extension and single storey rear extension Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
20 Mar 2026
Consultation
25 Mar 2026
Refused
22 May 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 22 May 2026 · Delegated unless Member request to Cttee · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
L39 0EX
Received
20 Mar 2026
Validated
20 Mar 2026
Ward
Rural South Ward
Parish
Bickerstaffe
Case officer
Show
Decision
Planning Permission REFUSED
Decision date
22 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated unless Member request to Cttee
Applicant
Show
Agent
A1 Plans2Build Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14782236
Neighbours
25 Mar 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