25 Danbers Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0DB Data via plota.co.uk

2026/0112/LDP - Lawful Development Cert. (proposed) Approved

Proposal

Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Use of property as C2 Residential Care Home For one child/young person supported by 2 non-resident carers at all times. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
11 Feb 2026
Validated
12 Feb 2026
Approved
25 Mar 2026

Approved on 25 Mar 2026 · Delegated unless Member request to Cttee · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Lawful Development Cert. (proposed)
Postcode
WN8 0DB
Received
11 Feb 2026
Validated
12 Feb 2026
Ward
Up Holland Ward
Parish
Up Holland
Case officer
Show
Decision
Cert of Lawfulness (PROPOSED) Permitted
Decision date
25 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated unless Member request to Cttee
Applicant
Show
Agent
Mike Sibthorp Planning

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14688031
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