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£164M Skelmersdale Revitalization Plan Approved: Homes, Businesses, and Solar Farm
16 Nov, 2025
Summary
- £164M development plan approved for Skelmersdale
- 680 new homes, 8 business units, and 25 social rent homes
- Part of Skelmersdale Town Centre Masterplan
On November 16, 2025, West Lancashire Council approved a £164 million development plan that will significantly transform the town of Skelmersdale. The project, brought forward by the council-owned company Tawd Developments, will create hundreds of new homes, businesses, and a solar farm in the area.
The plan, known as the Grimrod Place development, will see the construction of 680 new homes, 8 new business units for commercial rental, and 25 new social rent homes. This is one of the first schemes to emerge from the Skelmersdale Town Centre Masterplan, which aims to make West Lancashire a better place to live, work, and thrive.
According to the council's deputy leader, Gareth Dowling, the development is a crucial step in improving the local area. The new homes, businesses, and renewable energy infrastructure will provide much-needed economic and social benefits to the community. With the approval of this £164 million plan, Skelmersdale is poised for a significant revitalization in the coming years.
