Change of use applications in West Lancashire

There were 86 change of use applications in West Lancashire in the last 12 months. Of the 46 decided so far, 35 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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Showing 27 of 27 applications
2 days ago Registered 2026/0876/FUL

The Bungalow The High Moor 5 - 7 High Moor Lane Wrightington Wigan Lancashire WN6 9QA

Proposed redevelopment of redundant restaurant including demolition of outbuildings and new extensions to convert into residential accommodation along...

Full Planning Application West Lancashire
22 Oct 2026 Registered 2026/0872/FUL

45 Amersham Digmoor Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9JW

Change of use of 45 Amersham to re-create two seperate dwellings to form Nos 45 and 47 Amersham.

Full Planning Application West Lancashire
18 Oct 2026 Registered 2026/0874/FUL

10 Wellington Close Tanhouse Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6BJ

Retrospective change of use of land from open ground to residential garden.

Full Planning Application West Lancashire
13 Oct 2026 Registered 2026/0859/FUL

Up Holland Labour Club 338 Ormskirk Road Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9AR

Change of use of part of former club from Community use Class F2 to Class E Commercial, Business and Service use.

Full Planning Application West Lancashire
12 Oct 2026 Registered 2026/0850/FUL

Wood House Farm Lafford Lane Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0QY

Proposed change of use of an agricultural barn to a residential dwelling house (amendments to planning application 2020/0729/COU). Retention of static...

Full Planning Application West Lancashire
9 Oct 2026 Registered 2026/0848/LDP

Waterside House Stonemill Rise Appley Bridge Wigan Lancashire WN6 9BH

Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed change of use for the existing summer house, located in our rear garden, into a work from home salon for beau...

Lawful Development Cert. (proposed) West Lancashire
8 Oct 2026 Registered 2026/0849/PIP

Scarisbrick Park Farm Scarisbrick Park Scarisbrick Lancashire L40 9RZ

Application for Permission in Principle - Conversion of an existing farm Building to form up to 9 dwellings

Permission in Principle West Lancashire
8 Oct 2026 Registered 2026/0843/FUL

Plox Brow Preston Lancashire PR4 6HG

Change of use from B2-B8 to leisure (Class E)

Full Planning Application West Lancashire
8 Oct 2026 Registered 2026/0695/FUL

Scarth Hill Garage 42 Scarth Hill Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4UH

Use of garage (Class B2) for MOT station, repairs and servicing (retrospective).

Full Planning Application West Lancashire
25 Sept 2026 Registered 2026/0742/FUL

High View 40 Town Green Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6SF

Change of use from C3 (Dwelling house) to C2 (Children's care home) for 5 children.

Full Planning Application West Lancashire
25 Sept 2026 Registered 2026/0703/FUL

Virginia Grove Hall Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5UN

Window replacement and garage door infill. Install roof windows on the rear elevation. Change of use of garage to habitable space.

Full Planning Application West Lancashire
23 Sept 2026 Registered 2026/0795/FUL

Moss End Barn Holmeswood Road Rufford Lancashire L40 1TX

Change of use of an agricultural barn to a residential dwelling house. As part of the conversion works, other works also include proposed roof alterat...

Full Planning Application West Lancashire
23 Sept 2026 Registered 2026/0782/FUL

Captrad Composites Ltd Unit 6A Gratton Place Gillibrands Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9UE

Change of Use of Land to Compound for Adjoining Industrial unit.

Full Planning Application West Lancashire
18 Sept 2026 Registered 2026/0716/FUL

Former Forest View Nurseries Back Lane Newburgh Lancashire

Change of use of exisiting hardstanding to accommodate long-term storage of up to 15no. recreational vehicles/caravans.

Full Planning Application West Lancashire
17 Sept 2026 Registered 2026/0788/PNC

Gregory Farm Gregory Lane Halsall Ormskirk Lancashire L39 8SP

Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - Class Q - Change of use from agricultural building to dwelling (an...

Prior Notification - Change of Use West Lancashire
15 Sept 2026 Registered 2026/0778/FUL

71A Town Green Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6SE

Proposed conversion of existing first floor flat into offices.

Full Planning Application West Lancashire
11 Sept 2026 Registered 2026/0756/PNC

Brookfield Nurseries Guide Road Hesketh Bank Preston Lancashire PR4 6XS

Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - Class R - Change of use from agricultural building to storage (Use...

Prior Notification - Change of Use West Lancashire
11 Sept 2026 Registered 2026/0764/FUL

Kennels Wellcross Farm 123 Tower Hill Road Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0DT

Proposed change of use of Existing Access Track to Provide Vehicular Access to the Approved Dog Exercise Field

Full Planning Application West Lancashire
10 Sept 2026 Registered 2026/0753/PNC

Gornalls Farm Sandy Lane Holmeswood Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UF

Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - Class Q - Change of use from agricultural building to dwellinghous...

Prior Notification - Change of Use West Lancashire
8 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 2026/0746/FUL

The Poplars Hall Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5UE

Demolition of existing stable/storage building and erection of replacement ancillary outbuilding, with change of use to ancillary home office, worksho...

Full Planning Application West Lancashire
28 Aug 2026 Refused 21 Oct 2026/0717/PNC

Land North Of Moss Side Lane Tarleton Lancashire

Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - Change of use from Class Q agricultural building to two dwellingho...

Prior Notification - Change of Use West Lancashire
17 Aug 2026 Approved 16 Oct 2026/0680/LDC

150 Burscough Street Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2EY

Certificate of Lawfulness - Use of four-bedroom dwelling house as HMO (Use Class C4).

Lawful Development Cert. (existing) West Lancashire
11 Aug 2026 Registered 2026/0674/FUL

Direct Accident Management Ltd 85 New Court Way Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2YT

Part change of use from warehouse to bespoke gym.

Full Planning Application West Lancashire
6 Aug 2026 Registered 2026/0651/LDP

39 Moss Lea Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6BH

Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Change of use from C3 dwellinghouse to C2 residential institution, providing respite care for one child at an...

Lawful Development Cert. (proposed) West Lancashire
3 Aug 2026 Registered 2026/0565/FUL

Banks Methodist Church Chapel Lane Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8EY

Proposed conversion of a former bank methodist church Class F1 into day nursery and after school club Class E

Full Planning Application West Lancashire
31 Jul 2026 Refused 24 Sep 2026/0635/FUL

8 Tanpit Fold Broad Lane Downholland Ormskirk Lancashire L39 7AF

Retrospective change of use of adjoining land to residential garden ancillary to 8 Tanpit Fold.

Full Planning Application West Lancashire
30 Jul 2026 Refused 14 Oct 2026/0646/PNC

Goose Meadow Farming Ltd Courtyard Gore House Farm Carr Lane Great Altcar Liverpool Lancashire L31 4EU

Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - Class Q - Agricultural building to dwelling house with associated ...

Prior Notification - Change of Use West Lancashire
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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