Planning appeal in relation to proposed development at Bourbles Lane, Preesall, Lancashire

Information about the planning appeal for a proposed development at Bourbles Lane in Preesall.

Summary of the proposal

The proposal is for:

• extracting and processing sand and gravel

• creating new site access roads

• adding landscaping and screening bunds (earth mounds used to reduce noise and views)

• installing a minerals washing plant and other infrastructure

• restoring the site for leisure use, agricultural land and biodiversity improvements, using imported inert fill (non reactive waste material)

Location: Land off Bourbles Lane, Preesall

Planning application reference: LCC/2023/0030

Planning application history

The planning application was submitted on 17 August 2023.

The planning application page contains:

• the application details

• the Environmental Statement,

• plans and supporting information.

Lancashire County Council's Development Control Committee considered the application on 15 October 2025. The Committee decided to refuse planning permission.

Appeal against the decision

The applicant has appealed to the Secretary of State against our decision to refuse planning permission.

A public inquiry will begin on 14 April 2026 at 10am. It will take place at:

Wyre Borough Council offices
Civic Centre
Breck Road
Poulton le Fylde
FY6 7PU

The Inspector appointed to hear the appeal is Stephen Normington.

Planning appeal reference: 6002168

Planning Inspectorate case officer: John Legg

Contact:

• Planning Inspectorate, c/o Quadient, 69 Buckingham Avenue, Slough, SL1 4PN

• Email: john.legg@planninginspectorate.gov.uk

• Tel: 0303 444 5244

Appeal documents

The following documents are:

• from the Planning Inspectorate

• evidence submitted by the appellant, the county council and other parties.

We will add documents as we receive them.

Planning Inspectorate letters

Statements of case

Statements of common ground

Evidence

List of core documents