Caravan Gravel Farm 250 Gravel Lane Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8BY Data via plota.co.uk

2026/0042/FUL - Full Planning Application Refused

Proposal

Change of use of 'Barn A' to dwelling and 'Barn B' to ancillary garage. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
22 Jan 2026
✓
Validated
2 Feb 2026
✓
Consultation
27 Feb 2026
✗
Refused
23 Apr 2026
Appeal
Appeal lodged

Refused on 23 Apr 2026 · Delegated unless Member request to Cttee · Last checked 25 Jul 2026

Documents 46

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Officers recommendation report Officer / Committee Report · 23 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Decision-full planning refused Decision Notice · 23 Apr 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 13

PDF Drainage officer Consultation response (WLBC) · 20 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Drainage Consultation response (WLBC) · 20 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Arboricultural offficer consultation response Consultation response (WLBC) · 13 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF Updated ecology report Correspondence - Agent & Appt · 25 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Security floodlights details Miscellaneous · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Design and access statement Miscellaneous · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Drainage strategy report Miscellaneous · 22 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Drainage layout Plans · 22 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Drainage details Plans · 22 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Ecological appraisal Miscellaneous · 22 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Flood risk assessment Miscellaneous · 22 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Transport assessment Miscellaneous · 22 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Topographical survey Plans · 22 Jan 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 9

PDF Existing Site Layout Plan · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF The location plan Site Location Plan · 22 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed Site Layout Plan · 22 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing barn a floor and elevations Plans · 22 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed barn a floor and elevations Plans · 22 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing barn b floor and elevations Plans · 22 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed barn b floor and elevations Plans · 22 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing site sections Plans · 22 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed site sections Plans · 22 Jan 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application form - without personal data Application Form · 22 Jan 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 11

PDF Meas response Consultation response (WLBC) · 9 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Environment agency Consultation response (Env. Agency) · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF Meas response Consultation response · 10 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF Highways Consultation response (Highways) · 27 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Highways consultation response Consultation response (Highways) · 26 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Environmental protection response Consultation response (WLBC Env.Health) · 16 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Bird comments Consultation response · 16 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Environmental protection response Consultation response (WLBC) · 15 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Merseyside & west lancashire bat group Consultation response · 13 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Environmental health response Consultation response (WLBC Env.Health) · 10 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Consultation/neighbours notified Consultations & Neighbours notified · 5 Feb 2026 View ↗

Other documents 10

PDF Site notice Site Notice · 5 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Bollard lighting details Miscellaneous · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Wall light details Miscellaneous · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Covering letter Miscellaneous · 22 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Structural engineers report Miscellaneous · 22 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Structural engineers report appendix a Miscellaneous · 22 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed boundary treatments Plans · 22 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed boundary treatments Plans · 22 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed sketch Plans · 22 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed sketch ii Plans · 22 Jan 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
West Lancashire
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
PR9 8BY
Received
22 Jan 2026
Validated
2 Feb 2026
Ward
North Meols & Hesketh Bank Ward
Parish
North Meols
Case officer
Show
Decision
Planning Permission REFUSED
Decision date
23 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated unless Member request to Cttee
Applicant
Show
Agent
Andrew Cunningham Building Design Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14642060
Neighbours
6 Feb 2026
Consultation
27 Feb 2026
Comments by
9 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2019 Approved
264 Gravel Lane Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8BY
Application for Determination as to Whether Prior Approval is Required for Details - Agri…
2019/0358/PNP
2019 Approved
264 Gravel Lane Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8BY
Application for Determination as to Whether Prior Approval is Required for Details - Agri…
2019/0358/PNP
2018 Approved
Gravel Farm 250 Gravel Lane Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8BY
Demolish previous extension, rebuild existing outbuilding and new link entrance.
2018/1014/FUL
2018 Approved
Gravel Farm 250 Gravel Lane Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8BY
Demolish previous extension, rebuild existing outbuilding and new link entrance.
2018/1014/FUL
West Lancashire
Planning Authority Score
1.1/10
Poor
#291 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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