External heat pump at Halsall St Cuthberts C Of E Primary School, Halsall, Ormskirk
Summary of planning committee decision
Deferred by West Lancashire Planning Committee on 23 Apr 2026.
What was proposed
The application sought permission for an external air source heat pump beside the school’s plant room.
“To advise Planning Committee on an application which seeks approval regarding the installation of an external air source heat pump.”
“The proposal is for an external heat source pump adjacent to the plant room.”
Officer report
The site
The site is a primary school with buildings, parking and playing fields in the Halsall Conservation Area.
“The site relates to St Cuthberts C of E Primary School, Halsall. Within the site there are a number of school buildings, an on-site car park and playing fields. The site is not located in the Green Belt but is located in the Halsall Conservation Area.”
Officer report
Consultees’ views
Growth Lancashire raised no objections, while Environmental Protection supported the proposal subject to acoustic fencing before use.
“Growth Lancashire – No objections raised.”
“Environmental protection – No objections raised subject to the 2.5m acoustic fencing being installed prior to use…”
Officer report
Neighbours’ concerns
Three neighbours raised concerns about the conservation area, noise affecting nearby homes and flooding in the adjacent car park.
“Neighbour representations – Three neighbour representations have been received raising concerns relating to the impact on the Halsall Conservation Area, the residential amenity of two nearby residential properties due to potential noise produced by the proposal and risk of flooding in the adjacent car park.”
Officer report
The committee’s action
The minutes record that the Assistant Director submitted the planning report for the application.
“2025/1082/FUL - HALSALL ST CUTHBERTS C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL, NEW STREET, HALSALL, ORMSKIRK, LANCASHIRE, L39 8RR”
“The Assistant Director of Planning & Regulatory Services submitted a report on planning application 2025/1082/FUL, relating to Halsall St Cuthberts C Of E Primary School, New Street, Halsall, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 8RR.”
Minutes
The decision
The committee deferred the application pending a noise impact assessment and further consultation with Environmental Health.
“RESOLVED: That planning application 2025/1082/FUL be deferred pending the submission of a noise impact assessment and further consultation with Environmental Health.”
Minutes
Sources
- West Lancashire Planning Committee minutes, 23 April 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of West Lancashire's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Thursday 23 April 2026
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- Deferred
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Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.