North West
West Lancashire
DistrictEngland
Local plan adopted
Performance
NPPF · MHCLG PS1/PS2 · 2025-Q2–2026-Q1
Approval rate
81.7%
4.3 pts below the England average
Decisions on time
86%
4 pts below the England average
Applications / year
567
decided in the reporting year
Standard-method local housing need: 166 dwellings a year.
Local plan
PlanWest Lancashire Local Plan (2013)
DocumentAdopted plan
Community Infrastructure Levy
StatusCharging schedule adopted
In force fromNot on record
Residential rate£136.65 / m²
DocumentCharging schedule
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