Planning Appeals in West Lancashire District Council
West Lancashire District Council has had 243 planning appeal decisions recorded, with a 33.8% success rate (appeals allowed or part-allowed). Data spans from 2020 to 2026.
Total Appeals
243
Success Rate
33%
Allowed, of decided appeals
Appeals Allowed
71
of 218 decided
Appeals Dismissed
145
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Across 218 decided appeals, West Lancashire District Council allows 33% — versus 30% nationally.
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| Appeal Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Full Planning | 9 | 3.7% |
| Outline Planning | 4 | 1.6% |
| Minor Commercial | 3 | 1.2% |
| Prior Approval | 3 | 1.2% |
About this data
This page shows aggregate statistics for planning appeals handled by West Lancashire District Council. Data is sourced from the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) and the Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA). Success rate is calculated as the proportion of decided appeals (excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending cases) that were allowed or part-allowed. Statistics are updated daily.
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