Ibstock Bricks (1996) Ltd Ravenhead Works Chequer Lane Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0DD Data via plota.co.uk

2026/0598/FUL - Full Planning Application Registered

Proposal

Demolition of existing former Ravenhead Brickworks factory and erection of 232 dwellings, reconfiguration of the existing vehicular access point, re-opening of the north-western access for an emergency access, internal access roads and, provision of public open space, landscaping together with other associated infrastructure and works. Data via plota.co.uk

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View original council record ↗Last checked 13 Sept 2026, 05:03

Application progress

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Received

13 Jul 2026

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Validated

17 Jul 2026

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Consultation

18 Aug 2026

Decision

Expected by 16 Oct 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 16 Sept 2026, from West Lancashire's recent demolitions. The consultation period closed on 8 Sept 2026.

Documents 92

Statements & assessments 40

Site constraints 3

Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2

Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.

SSSI 164 m away: Ravenhead Brickworks SSSI

Natural England may need consulting, depending on what is proposed.

Sites of special scientific interest are the best wildlife and geological sites in the country. Development likely to harm one is rarely permitted.

Also on the record

Inside the Orrell built-up area.

Not affected

Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Council: West Lancashire
Application type: Full Planning Application
Postcode: WN8 0DD
Received: 13 Jul 2026
Validated: 17 Jul 2026
Ward: Up Holland Ward
Parish: Up Holland
Case officer: Show
Decision level: Committee
Agent: Lichfields

Decision outlook

Day 59 of the 91-day target. West Lancashire usually decides demolitions by day 61.

prediction

Day 5932 days to the 91-day target

48%decided within 8 weeks

78%approved

30decided in the last year

Plota live figures for demolitions decided by West Lancashire in the last twelve months, from validation. West Lancashire decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

41 neighbours consulted · Last counted 12 Sept 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference: PP-14748036
Neighbours: 21 Jul 2026
Consultation: 18 Aug 2026
Comments by: 8 Sept 2026
Env. assessment: No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2023

County Matter - Scoping Opinion request for the proposed restoration of Ravenhead Quary

SCP/2022/0005 13 Jan 2023

2022

County Matter - Variation of Conditions 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 21 and 25 of planning permission L…

LCC/2022/0016 27 Apr 2022

2022

County Matter - Variation of Conditions 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 21 and 25 of planning permission L…

LCC/2022/0016 27 Apr 2022

2016 Refused

County Matter - Compliance with Condition 3 and 21 of planning permission LCC/2014/0008 r…

LCC/2014/0008/1 2 Feb 2016

2016 Refused

County Matter - Compliance with Condition 3 and 21 of planning permission LCC/2014/0008 r…

LCC/2014/0008/1 2 Feb 2016

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2018 Approved

20 Danbers Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0DB

Single storey side extension. Raising height of existing flat roof by stripping back exis…

2018/0964/FUL 22 Nov 2018

2018 Approved

20 Danbers Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0DB

Single storey side extension. Raising height of existing flat roof by stripping back exis…

2018/0964/FUL 22 Nov 2018

2017 Approved

RAVENHEAD BRICK WORKS, CHEQUER LANE, UP HOLLAND

COMPLAINCE WITH CONDITIONS 10 - HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS AND 12 - LANDSCAPING OF PLANNING PER…

LCC/2014/0148/1 15 Nov 2017

West Lancashire

Planning Authority Score

1.1/10

Poor

#291 of 296 councils

Relevant to this application:

Major dwellings

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 statistics

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