Birchenholt Dicks Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6JT Data via plota.co.uk

2026/0599/FUL - Full Planning Application Registered

Proposal

Retrospective planning permission for a change of use of an agricultural building to storage use (B8 use / agricultural). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
14 Jul 2026
Consultation
22 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Comments are open until 12 Aug 2026.

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Important details

Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
L40 6JT
Received
14 Jul 2026
Validated
14 Jul 2026
Ward
Rural South Ward
Parish
Lathom South
Case officer
Show
Decision level
Delegated unless Member request to Cttee
Applicant
Show
Agent
Wignalls Chartered Surveyors

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15081730
Neighbours
17 Jul 2026
Consultation
22 Jul 2026
Comments by
12 Aug 2026
Env. assessment
No
West Lancashire
Planning Authority Score
1.1/10
Poor
#291 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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