Round Thorn Barn Lowry Hill Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5UL Data via plota.co.uk

2026/0060/FUL - Full Planning Application Refused

Proposal

New detached dwelling and extension to an existing dwelling. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
27 Jan 2026
✓
Validated
28 Jan 2026
✓
Consultation
4 Feb 2026
✗
Refused
25 Mar 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 25 Mar 2026 · Delegated unless Member request to Cttee · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Documents 24

Decision & officer reports 3

PDF Officers recommendation report Officer / Committee Report · 25 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF Decision-full planning refused Decision Notice · 25 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF 2023/1020/ldc decision notice Miscellaneous · 27 Jan 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 3

PDF Drainage response Consultation response · 19 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Planning statement Miscellaneous · 27 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Protected species survey Surveys / Reports · 27 Jan 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 6

PDF The location plan Site Location Plan · 27 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Site/block plan - existing Site Layout Plan · 27 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Floor plan - existing Floor Layout Plan · 27 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Elevation (front) - existing Elevation Plan · 27 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed elevation & floor plan Plans · 27 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed elevation & floor plan 2 Plans · 27 Jan 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application form - without personal data Application Form · 27 Jan 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 10

PDF United utilities response Consultation response · 2 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF Cadent gas response Consultation response · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ IMG Cadent gas response Consultation response · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Cadent gas response Consultation response · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Meas Consultation response · 16 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Highways Consultation response (LCC) · 6 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Hse Consultation response · 4 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Hse Consultation response · 4 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Consultation/neighbours notified Consultations & Neighbours notified · 4 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF National gas response Consultation response · 4 Feb 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF Volume calculations Plans · 28 Jan 2026 View ↗

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Nearby new applications

Taylors Farm Hall Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5UW

Application for full planning permission for construction of a hardstanding area...

2026/0539/FUL - 25 Jun 2026

Important details

Council
West Lancashire
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
L40 5UL
Received
27 Jan 2026
Validated
28 Jan 2026
Ward
Burscough Bridge & Rufford Ward
Parish
Lathom
Case officer
Show
Decision
Planning Permission REFUSED
Decision date
25 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated unless Member request to Cttee
Applicant
Show
Agent
Rapleys

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14639822
Neighbours
29 Jan 2026
Consultation
4 Feb 2026
Comments by
25 Feb 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

9 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2023 Approved
Certificate of Lawfulness of Existing Development -domestic storage.
2023/1020/LDC
2023 Approved
Certificate of Lawfulness of Existing Development -domestic storage.
2023/1020/LDC
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Refused
Oak Cottage Lowry Hill Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5UL
Construction of a single storey rear extension, first floor extension and side facing por…
2025/0307/FUL
2025 Refused
Oak Cottage Lowry Hill Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5UL
Construction of a single storey rear extension, first floor extension and side facing por…
2025/0307/FUL
2021 Approved
Braemar Lowry Hill Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5UL
Application for the demolition of an existing timber building and erection of a building…
2021/0499/FUL
2020 Approved
Bryers Cottage Lowry Hill Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5UL
Erection of single storey side and rear extension, first floor extension to rear, new gar…
2020/1062/FUL
2020 Approved
Bryers Cottage Lowry Hill Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5UL
Erection of single storey side and rear extension, first floor extension to rear, new gar…
2020/1062/FUL
2016 Approved
Taylors Farm Hall Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5UW
Application for Determination as to Whether Prior Approval is Required for Details - Agri…
2016/1011/PNP
2016 Approved
Taylors Farm Hall Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5UW
Application for Determination as to Whether Prior Approval is Required for Details - Agri…
2016/1011/PNP
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings