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North Meols planning approval rate

North Meols ward in West Lancashire has a 91.7% approval rate based on 84 planning decisions. West Lancashire overall: 95.1%.

Last updated: April 2026

91.7%
ward approval rate
84
Decisions
77
Approved
7
Refused
95.1%
West Lancashire average

North Meols is 3.4 percentage points below the West Lancashire average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How North Meols compares

North Meols ward (84 decided)
91.7%
West Lancashire overall (3,928 decided)
95.1%
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Recent decisions in North Meols

Demolition of unsafe outbuilding and replacing with two storey side extension. · Tue 31 Oct 2023
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 3,928 decisions.

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