New Build approval rate in West Lancashire

West Lancashire approved 96.9% of new build applications, based on 226 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

96.9%

new build approval rate

226

New Build decisions

219

Approved

Refused

94.6%

West Lancashire overall

New Build applications are approved more often than the West Lancashire average (94.6%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How new build compares in West Lancashire

New Build (226 decided)

96.9%

West Lancashire all applications (7,008 decided)

94.6%

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