Rural South Ward planning approval rate
Rural South Ward ward in West Lancashire has a 91.4% approval rate based on 336 planning decisions. West Lancashire overall: 94.6%.
Last updated: August 2026
91.4%
ward approval rate
336
Decisions
307
Approved
29
Refused
94.6%
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
91.4%
West Lancashire overall
94.6%
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Recent decisions in Rural South Ward
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Single storey rear extension and gar · Fri 21 Aug 2026
Erection of a glass panel balustrade around the central area of a flat roof at t · Thu 20 Aug 2026
Single storey rear extension following the removal of existing outrigger; altera · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Erection of shared porch to Nos. 79 and 81 Ormskirk Road. · Wed 05 Aug 2026
Listed Building Consent - Retention of works including replacement of windows an · Thu 23 Jul 2026
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