The application for the 180-seater pub was submitted to the council by Marston's in October , to the delight of Skelmersdale residents.
The pub giant want to build a traditional looking pub in the heart of the town centre. It will secure inward investment of over £2m, and will support between 40 to 50 full and permanent jobs.
It will be surrounded by the St Modwen development, the Asda, the college and the town centre and the developer has incorporated aspects of the surrounding buildings to maintain the commercial character of the area, but will be "a more traditional building which is designed to represent its function and be easily identifiable as a public house."
The proposed development will be split over two floors with a public area and back of house facilities at ground floor level, and a three bedroom manager's apartment at the first floor, together with staff facilities. There will also be an outdoor play area created.
The proposal includes provision for 55 cars, including four mobility impaired and cycle bays.
One letter of support has been received from a neighbouring resident, although he does raise concerns about the reduction in town centre parking.
Assistant Director for Planning, John Harrison, said: "The proposed development will help create an evening economy with a recognised family pub/restaurant chain, which is lacking in the present town centre and will therefore improve the viability and vitality of the town centre and complement the existing and proposed uses in the area.
"The proposed development is considered to be acceptable and provides significant improvements to the leisure and evening economy within Skelmersdale Town Centre and is unlikely to prejudice the outstanding requirements of the development plan.
"Furthermore, the proposal has no significant impact upon the local highway network or surrounding residential amenity and is therefore in accordance with the development plan."
A final decision will be made on the application at the planning committee meeting on Thursday, January 14.