Burscough Bridge & Rufford Ward planning approval rate
Burscough Bridge & Rufford Ward ward in West Lancashire has a 92.9% approval rate based on 448 planning decisions. West Lancashire overall: 94.6%.
Last updated: August 2026
92.9%
ward approval rate
448
Decisions
416
Approved
32
Refused
94.6%
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
92.9%
West Lancashire overall
94.6%
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Recent decisions in Burscough Bridge & Rufford Ward
Replacement dwelling house · Tue 11 Aug 2026
Removal of dead pine tree in garden as branches are falling off and becoming dan · Fri 07 Aug 2026
Erection of outdoor kitchen pavilion with hipped slate roof. · Thu 06 Aug 2026
Garage conversion with elevational alterations and front porch extension · Thu 06 Aug 2026
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Two single storey side extensions to · Thu 06 Aug 2026
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