North Meols & Hesketh Bank Ward planning approval rate
North Meols & Hesketh Bank Ward ward in West Lancashire has a 90.7% approval rate based on 161 planning decisions. West Lancashire overall: 94.6%.
Last updated: August 2026
90.7%
ward approval rate
161
Decisions
146
Approved
15
Refused
94.6%
West Lancashire average
North Meols & Hesketh Bank Ward is 3.9 percentage points below the West Lancashire average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How North Meols & Hesketh Bank Ward compares
North Meols & Hesketh Bank Ward ward
90.7%
West Lancashire overall
94.6%
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Recent decisions in North Meols & Hesketh Bank Ward
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - upgrades to conservatory. · Tue 21 Jul 2026
Erection of 6No detached houses, new private access road and associated landscap · Thu 09 Jul 2026
Proposed extension to existing rear dormer. · Wed 08 Jul 2026
First floor side extension over the existing ground floor of the property and a · Mon 29 Jun 2026
Proposed single story rear extension and alterations to conservatory building to · Mon 22 Jun 2026
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