Land Adjacent 2A Lafford Lane Up Holland Lancashire Data via plota.co.uk

2026/0212/PIP - Permission in Principle Approved
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Proposal

Application for permission in principal - Residential development for 1 dwelling. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
19 Mar 2026
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Consultation
25 Mar 2026
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Approved
12 May 2026

Approved on 12 May 2026 · Delegated unless Member request to Cttee · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Documents 25

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Officers recommendation report Officer / Committee Report · 12 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Permission in principle granted Decision Notice · 12 May 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 2

PDF Arboriculture response Consultation response (WLBC) · 16 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Drainage response Consultation response (WLBC) · 7 Apr 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 7

PDF Site Location Plan Site Location Plan · 19 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF Ground floor Floor Layout Plan · 19 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF First floor Floor Layout Plan · 19 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF Roof Plan Roof Plan · 19 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing Site Layout Plan · 19 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed Site Layout Plan · 19 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF Site plan diagram Other Plans · 19 Mar 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application form Application Form · 19 Mar 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 12

PDF Meas response Consultation response · 21 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Mr frank dawber-14 woodside close upholland skelmersdale-objects(full) Neighbour & Interested Party Representation · 17 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Consultation response (WLBC Env.Health) Consultation response (WLBC Env.Health) · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF United utilities Consultation response · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Neil whittle - 2 lafford lane, up holland wigan,wn8 0ll Neighbour & Interested Party Representation · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Alan & pamela houghton - 1 lafford lane, upholland Neighbour & Interested Party Representation · 13 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Highways Consultation response · 7 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Cadent gas Consultation response · 2 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Cadent map Consultation response · 2 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Cadent gas - email response Consultation response · 31 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF Cadent gas Consultation response · 31 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF Consultation/neighbours notified Consultations & Neighbours notified · 23 Mar 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF Pip site notice Site Notice · 23 Mar 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
West Lancashire
Application type
Permission in Principle
Postcode
WN8 0LL
Received
19 Mar 2026
Validated
19 Mar 2026
Ward
Up Holland Ward
Parish
Up Holland
Case officer
Show
Decision
Permission in Principle Granted
Decision date
12 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated unless Member request to Cttee
Applicant
Show
Agent
MWT Planning Ltd.

Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
23 Mar 2026
Consultation
25 Mar 2026
Comments by
15 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

14 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Refused
1 Grove Close Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0LD
T1 (Beech) - Crown reduce by a total of 3 metres to control crown size, increase amenity…
T/2025/0074/TPO
2025 Refused
1 Grove Close Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0LD
T1 (Beech) - Crown reduce by a total of 3 metres to control crown size, increase amenity…
T/2025/0074/TPO
2024 Approved
Woodlands 2 Lafford Lane Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0LL
See report attached
T/2024/0153/TPO
2024 Approved
Woodlands 2 Lafford Lane Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0LL
See report attached
T/2024/0153/TPO
2020 Approved
2 Grove Close Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0LD
T3 Beech Remove - Reason: Diseased and unsafe dropping branches.
T/2020/0112/TPO
2020 Approved
2 Grove Close Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0LD
T3 Beech Remove - Reason: Diseased and unsafe dropping branches.
T/2020/0112/TPO
2020 Approved
4 Grove Close Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0LD
Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed Oval Safari gazebo erected in rear garden . Steps an…
2020/0558/LDP
2020 Approved
4 Grove Close Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0LD
Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed Oval Safari gazebo erected in rear garden . Steps an…
2020/0558/LDP
2018 Approved
4 Grove Close Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0LD
Proposed conversion of existing garage and erection of new detached garage/gym.
2018/0971/FUL
2018 Approved
4 Grove Close Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0LD
Proposed conversion of existing garage and erection of new detached garage/gym.
2018/0971/FUL
2016 Approved
2 Grove Road Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0LH
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of new conservatory.
2016/0485/FUL
2016 Approved
2 Grove Road Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0LH
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of new conservatory.
2016/0485/FUL
2016 Refused
1 Woodside Close Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0LJ
Boundary fence to perimeter with associated landscaping (retrospective).
2016/0198/FUL
2016 Refused
1 Woodside Close Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0LJ
Boundary fence to perimeter with associated landscaping (retrospective).
2016/0198/FUL
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings