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Burscough West planning approval rate

Burscough West ward in West Lancashire has a 91.2% approval rate based on 181 planning decisions. West Lancashire overall: 94.4%.

Last updated: May 2026

91.2%
ward approval rate
181
Decisions
165
Approved
16
Refused
94.4%
West Lancashire average

Burscough West is 3.2 percentage points below the West Lancashire average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How Burscough West compares

Burscough West ward (181 decided)
91.2%
West Lancashire overall (6,536 decided)
94.4%
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Recent decisions in Burscough West

No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.

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