Plans to create a new banking hub in Ormskirk and to build up to 80 homes in Lathom are among fresh proposals lodged with West Lancashire Borough Council. The local authority published a planning notice dated July 16, 2026, setting out four applications in and around Ormskirk and Aughton.
Two of the proposals state they affect conservation areas, which can attract additional scrutiny under planning policy.
Key proposals
6–8 Aughton Street, Ormskirk (Ref 2026/0477/FUL): Full retail fit-out of an empty unit to create a new banking hub. The application affects a conservation area.
Land off Ring O Bells Lane, Lathom (Ref 2026/0527/OUT): Outline bid to demolish a barn and build up to 80 dwellings with associated access. Some matters are reserved for later approval.
45 Granville Park West, Aughton (Ref 2026/0533/FUL): Single-storey indoor swimming pool building to the side of a main house. The application affects a conservation area.
Beaufort Care Home site, High Lane, Ormskirk (Ref 2026/0535/FUL): Demolition of the existing building and construction of a retail unit (Class E) with associated car parking, access and landscaping.
How to comment and key dates
Comments and representations must be received within 24 days of the notice date. Based on the notice dated July 16, 2026, this means by August 9, 2026. When responding, quote the relevant application number and address. Those who have concerns or believe they may be adversely impacted are encouraged to submit a representation to the planning authority.
Full details for each application, including plans and supporting statements, can be viewed on West Lancashire Borough Council’s planning portal. The original public notice is also available via the Public Notice Portal.
What happens next
For minor commercial and householder developments, the notice explains that if planning permission is refused and an appeal proceeds by written representations, any comments sent to the council will be passed to the Secretary of State. There would then be no further opportunity to submit additional representations at the appeal stage.
Privacy and published information
According to the council’s notice, personal data provided as part of the planning process will be used to meet statutory duties. Some details, including your name and address, may be published as part of the public record. Guidance is available from the council on how information is handled.
Key questions
Where can I view the full applications? You can view documents and track progress on West Lancashire Borough Council’s planning portal and consult the public notice for a summary of each bid.
How do I submit comments? Send your representation to the local planning authority before the deadline, clearly stating the application number, your name and address, and the planning points you wish to raise.
What counts as a material planning consideration? Common material considerations include design, layout, scale, highway safety and access, impact on neighbours’ privacy and light, heritage and conservation area effects, ecology and local planning policies.
Is the banking hub a new bank branch? The proposal is for a banking hub formed by fitting out an empty retail unit. The notice does not specify individual operators or service details.
Does the Ring O Bells Lane outline secure a final design or exact housing number? No. It seeks permission for up to 80 dwellings with some matters reserved, meaning detailed design, layout and landscaping could be decided later.
Members of the public can monitor updates via the council’s planning portal and refer to the published public notice for official wording and application references.
