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Burscough Bridge & Rufford Ward planning approval rate

Burscough Bridge & Rufford Ward ward in West Lancashire has a 92.5% approval rate based on 400 planning decisions. West Lancashire overall: 94.4%.

Last updated: May 2026

92.5%
ward approval rate
400
Decisions
370
Approved
30
Refused
94.4%
West Lancashire average

Burscough Bridge & Rufford Ward is broadly in line with the West Lancashire average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Burscough Bridge & Rufford Ward compares

Burscough Bridge & Rufford Ward ward (400 decided)
92.5%
West Lancashire overall (6,536 decided)
94.4%
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Recent decisions in Burscough Bridge & Rufford Ward

Four conifer tress in front garden to be crown lifted and work needed to preserv · Fri 27 Mar 2026
Approved
New detached dwelling and extension to an existing dwelling. · Wed 25 Mar 2026
Approved
Replacement of 2 no. timber framed windows with new timber framed door/ window s · Fri 20 Mar 2026
Approved
Retrospective erection of a canopy structure to cover outdoor storage area in us · Fri 13 Mar 2026
Approved
Fenestration alterations, front gates, driveway and hardstanding area in garden · Thu 12 Mar 2026
Approved

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