Motley Bank Lancaster Lane Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7HQ

Registered 2026/0148/FUL
Council
Date received
25 Feb 2026
Date validated
13 Mar 2026
Postcode
WN8 7HQ

Description

Replacement of existing garage.

1.4/10
Planning Authority Score
#274 of 282

Council-wide context — figures cover all householder decisions across the authority, not this specific application.

West Lancashire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #242 out of 282. The council extends the time limit on 59% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (85%) than the national average (90%).

West Lancashire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #230 of 282
85%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #238 of 282
45%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #242 of 282
59%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #252 of 282
76%
Minor dwellings approved
58 decided (1-9 homes)
71%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
63%
Change of use approved
30 decided
578
Total decisions
101 refused in 2025