Rigbys Farm Back Lane Newburgh Wigan Lancashire WN8 7UQ Data via plota.co.uk

2026/0177/FUL - Full Planning Application Awaiting decision

Proposal

Proposed Residential Development at Rigby's Farm, Back Lane, Newburgh - Consisting of a conversion of an existing barn associated with the equestrian use of the site. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
9 Mar 2026
Consultation
12 Mar 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. The consultation period closed on 2 Apr 2026.

Documents 21

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Important details

Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
WN8 7UQ
Received
9 Mar 2026
Validated
9 Mar 2026
Ward
Rural North East Ward
Parish
Newburgh
Case officer
Show
Decision level
Delegated unless Member request to Cttee
Applicant
Show
Agent
Peter Dickinson Architects

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14746811
Neighbours
12 Mar 2026
Consultation
12 Mar 2026
Comments by
2 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