Rural South Ward planning approval rate
Rural South Ward ward in West Lancashire has a 91.2% approval rate based on 284 planning decisions. West Lancashire overall: 94.4%.
Last updated: May 2026
91.2%
ward approval rate
284
Decisions
259
Approved
25
Refused
94.4%
West Lancashire average
Rural South Ward is 3.2 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
94.4%
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Recent decisions in Rural South Ward
Proposed extensions and alterations to existing dwelling, re-utilising previousl · Wed 25 Mar 2026
External alterations featuring new festoon lighting, walk-in freezer, new pedest · Fri 20 Mar 2026
Demolition of an existing conservatory and construction of a single storey side · Tue 17 Feb 2026
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Garage / Outbuilding with associated · Fri 06 Feb 2026
Certificate Lawful Development (Proposed) - Single storey rear extension; single · Fri 23 Jan 2026
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