The Orchard Gorse Lane Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6LJ Data via plota.co.uk

2026/0562/PNA - Prior Notification - Additional Storeys Awaiting decision

Proposal

Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - Proposed additional storey to existing dwellinghouse. Maximum height of proposed additional storey - 8.6m. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
1 Jul 2026
Validated
6 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Important details

Application type
Prior Notification - Additional Storeys
Postcode
PR4 6LJ
Received
1 Jul 2026
Validated
6 Jul 2026
Ward
Tarleton Village Ward
Parish
Tarleton
Case officer
Show
Decision level
Prior Notification 56 days
Applicant
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Agent
MWT Planning Ltd

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 18 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15002733
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