Land To The South Of The Bungalow Ferny Knoll Road Rainford St Helens Data via plota.co.uk

2026/0149/PNP - Prior Notification - Agriculture Refused

Proposal

Consideration of Details for prior approval - Erection of agricultural building. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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

Refused on 22 May 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Prior Notification - Agriculture
Postcode
WA11 7TG
Received
25 Feb 2026
Validated
20 Mar 2026
Ward
Rural South Ward
Parish
Bickerstaffe
Case officer
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Decision
Prior Notif Agriculture- Details REFUSED
Decision date
22 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Agent
MWT Planning Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14657508
Neighbours
23 Mar 2026
Consultation
18 Mar 2026
Comments by
8 Apr 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