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Ormskirk East Ward planning approval rate

Ormskirk East Ward ward in West Lancashire has a 92.1% approval rate based on 241 planning decisions. West Lancashire overall: 94.5%.

Last updated: June 2026

92.1%
ward approval rate
241
Decisions
222
Approved
19
Refused
94.5%
West Lancashire average

Ormskirk East Ward is 2.4 percentage points below the West Lancashire average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How Ormskirk East Ward compares

Ormskirk East Ward ward (241 decided)
92.1%
West Lancashire overall (6,826 decided)
94.5%
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Recent decisions in Ormskirk East Ward

Change of use from two C3 dwellings to one C2 dwelling (Retrospective) · Thu 04 Jun 2026
Approved
Alterations to external opening and the creation of lightwells including retrosp · Fri 22 May 2026
Approved
Dormer loft conversion, with dormer extensions on the front and rear roof slopes · Thu 21 May 2026
Approved
Erection of a single-storey front porch extension incorporating a ground floor W · Wed 20 May 2026
Approved
Single storey rear extension and part garage conversion. Replacement porch to fr · Tue 19 May 2026
Approved

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