West Lancashire Planning Consultants
‘We love helping clients secure Planning Permission in West Lancs’
West Lancashire has a rich mix of rural landscapes, historic market towns such as Ormskirk and Burscough, larger villages like Skelmersdale and Tarleton, and a wide range of smaller rural settlements. Approximately 90 % of West Lancashire is within the Green Belt, the highest proportion of any local authority in the North West.
West Lancashire Borough Council therefore, is very thorough in its consideration of Green Belt development proposals. It exercises a strong presumption against inappropriate development unless very special circumstances are clearly demonstrated, in line with the National Planning Policy Framework. Across the region, only around 0.2 per cent of Green Belt land has been developed for housing, compared with a national average closer to 0.3 per cent. This underlines how exceptionally cautious the Council is in granting planning consent in Green Belt areas.
Services We Offer
A successful Planning Application requires more than just plans and forms — it relies on experience, strategic thinking, and a good working relationship with the Local Planning Authority. Our submission packages give West Lancashire Borough Council the confidence that your proposal is well considered, policy compliant, and deserving of approval. We provide the following services:
Planning, Design & Access Statements
We prepare clear, robust reasoning to demonstrate how your proposal aligns with national policy (NPPF), West Lancashire’s Local Plan, and the specific site context, essential in areas constrained by Green Belt or local character considerations.
Conservation Area Consents
We justify the design, layout, appearance, and access arrangements of your proposal — particularly important for applications within Conservation Areas such as Ormskirk Town Centre or Aughton Park.
Architectural Drawings
With over 25 years of experience, we produce comprehensive and carefully detailed drawing packages that support a strong Planning submission and help secure approval.
Consultant Validation Reports
Many applications require supporting technical documents. We obtain quotes from our network of trusted consultants, advise on the most appropriate specialists, and coordinate their input — including ecology, drainage, heritage and highways reports.
Lawful Development Certificates (LDCs)
We prepare and submit LDCs for:
Permitted Development extensions and alterations
Long-established but undocumented changes of use
Verifying lawful site use for property sales, refinancing or enforcement protection
We gather the necessary evidence and present a well-structured case to West Lancashire Borough Council, helping you avoid costly enforcement issues.
Need Planning Permission in West Lancashire? Let’s talk.
