Although the main consultation has ended, West Lancashire Borough Council is still accepting public comments on the Fleetwood Farm planning application because new documents have been added.
So far 7 residents have submitted further objections, and the planning meeting is expected within the next week (awaiting confirmation).
If every one of the 1,700+ people who signed the petition reviews the new documents and submits a quick comment on the council’s portal, it will show just how strongly the community feels and could still influence or delay the decision.
follow the link below review the recent planning documents find reasons to object then click the comment tab at the top of the website to submit your concerns
or Email (copy everyone in for visibility):
Planning Officer: nicola.cook@westlancs.gov.uk
Planning Applications: plan.apps@westlancs.gov.uk
Committee Services: member.services@westlancs.gov.uk
Ward Councillors:
Cllr Thomas De Freitas (West Lancs) – cllr.defreitas@westlancs.gov.uk
Cllr Thomas De Freitas (Lancs County Council) – thomas.defreitas@lancashire.gov.uk
Cllr John Howard – cllr.howard@westlancs.gov.uk 📞 07795 200514
Party Contact: chairman@southportconservatives.org
MP: patrick.hurley.mp@parliament.uk
💥 Likely effects if approved
Permanent loss of a historic farmstead central to Banks’ identity.
Missed opportunity for a village square or small community hub.
Greater flooding risk on Church Road.
More traffic conflict outside the pharmacy.
Net biodiversity loss locally; weak coastal mitigation.
Lower amenity and poorer accessibility for residents.
✍️ One-minute objection template
Subject: 2024/1208/FUL – Fleetwood Farm – Objection
The latest plans still fail on heritage, biodiversity, drainage, design and safety. They conflict with EN4, EN2, EN3, GN3 and IF2 of the West Lancashire Local Plan.
Please refuse, or at minimum defer, until a heritage-led redesign, deliverable BNG, funded coastal mitigation, full SuDS, and pharmacy-frontage safety audit are secured.
[Your Name, Address]
🏪 Local businesses – we need you too
If you own or run a local business and would like the chance to rent or buy small retail, studio or community units on this site if it were redesigned to include a village square,
please let Cllr John Howard know:
📧 cllr.howard@westlancs.gov.uk 📞 07795 200514
Tell him that your business would consider locating there if mixed-use or retail space were offered.
This helps show real commercial demand and proves that Banks needs local retail and workspace, not just more housing.
📸 Evidence strengthens every objection
Send:
Dated photos/videos of flooding or surface water on Church Road.
Pharmacy-frontage photos o traffic issues at peak times (8-9 am / 12-1 pm / 3-4 pm / 5-6 pm).
Old photos/maps of Fleetwood Farm any historic evidence that can show importance of the building
🗣 Speak up or support
Contact the Parish Council now if you’d like to speak at committee once date announced. Even a couple of clear local voices on the day can make councillors think twice.