Rural West Ward planning approval rate
Rural West Ward ward in West Lancashire has a 91.4% approval rate based on 370 planning decisions. West Lancashire overall: 94.5%.
Last updated: June 2026
91.4%
ward approval rate
370
Decisions
338
Approved
32
Refused
94.5%
West Lancashire average
Rural West Ward is 3.1 percentage points below the West Lancashire average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Rural West Ward compares
Rural West Ward ward
91.4%
West Lancashire overall
94.5%
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Recent decisions in Rural West Ward
Demolish extensions to rear including detached garage. Form two storey rear and · Mon 22 Jun 2026
Listed Building Consent - Replacement external door. · Thu 18 Jun 2026
Erection of a single storey rear extension to create a ground floor shower room. · Wed 17 Jun 2026
Certificate Lawful Development (Proposed) - New hipped to Gable roof with Loft c · Wed 17 Jun 2026
The proposed development comprises a rear ground-floor extension, together with · Wed 17 Jun 2026
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