Tawd Vale Scout Camp Lowry Hill Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5UL

Decided 2026/0041/FUL
Council
Date received
21 Jan 2026
Date validated
21 Jan 2026
Postcode
L40 5UL

Description

Retrospective erection of a canopy structure to cover outdoor storage area in use by Merseyside Scouts, and associated works.

1.4/10
Planning Authority Score
#275 of 282

West Lancashire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #235 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
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #235 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