Rural South Ward planning approval rate
Rural South Ward ward in West Lancashire has a 91.2% approval rate based on 320 planning decisions. West Lancashire overall: 94.5%.
Last updated: June 2026
91.2%
ward approval rate
320
Decisions
292
Approved
28
Refused
94.5%
West Lancashire average
Rural South Ward is 3.3 percentage points below the West Lancashire average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Rural South Ward compares
Rural South Ward ward
91.2%
West Lancashire overall
94.5%
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Recent decisions in Rural South Ward
Two storey rear extension. · Fri 12 Jun 2026
Listed building constent. Memorial Gardens for the internment of ashes on Glebe · Fri 12 Jun 2026
Memorial Gardens for the internment of ashes on Glebe Land adjacent to St Michae · Fri 12 Jun 2026
Remodelling of dwellinghouse, including two-storey side extension following demo · Thu 11 Jun 2026
Demolish existing garage modify existing hardstanding - Proposed Single storey f · Fri 22 May 2026
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