The free appeal record
Planning appeals in Sefton, 2025
39 appeals decided in 2025, 36% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Dismissed5 December 2025· householder336856122 Burbo Bank North, Liverpool, L23 8TA
the erection of a first floor extension to the rear and a second floor extension to the side of dwellinghouse
- Allowed25 November 2025· householder33719984 Thornbeck Avenue, Hightown, Liverpool, Merseyside, L38 0BE
the erection of a single storey extension to the rear of the dwellinghouse, extension to the existing dormer, installation of a replacement pitched roof to the flat roof at the front together with a single storey extension to the side, replacement of existing windows and reskinning of front walls and erection of detached garage without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref DC/2024/01714, dated 6 November 2024
- Allowed24 November 2025· householder33694459 Poplar Avenue, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 2ST
Retrospective approval for front boundary fence and electric sliding gates
- Dismissed21 November 2025· householder337258229 Warren Road, Blundellsands, Sefton , L23 6UA
installation of no. 2 Outdoor Heat Pump - AC units
- Notice upheld19 November 2025· enforcement336948926 Beach Priory Gardens, Southport, PR8 1RT
- Notice upheld19 November 2025· enforcement336921726 Beach Priory Gardens, Southport, PR8 1RT
Erection of a new boundary fence to the side of the dwellinghouse to include re-staining/painting. (Retrospective)
- Allowed19 November 2025· householder336568326 Beach Priory Gardens, Southport, PR8 1RT
- Allowed20 October 2025· householder336961735 Elm Avenue, Crosby, L23 2SX
erection of a dormer extension incorporating a balcony to the rear elevation of the dwellinghouse without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref DC/2022/01514, dated 31 October 2022
- Allowed28 August 2025· commercial3367405Land at 491 Hawthorne Road, Bootle, L20 5AG
the conversion of advertising billboard to a D-Poster digital advertising display
- Dismissed27 August 2025· householder336716923 Birchtree Drive, Melling, Liverpool, L31 1DE
to create a balcony from the first floor French doors
- Dismissed19 August 2025· minor336682847 Bath Street, Southport, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 0DP
the installation of solar panels on the front elevation
- Allowed14 August 2025· minor3367198Land at Musker Street, Crosby, Sefton, L23 0UB
the erection of 1no. 20m monopole with 6no. antennas, 2no. 0.3m dishes, 2no. cabinets and ancillary development
- Dismissed11 August 2025· householder3361843Brookside Farm, Church Lane, Lydiate, Liverpool, L31 4HL
erection of a two-storey outbuilding containing a garage, home office & storage area in place of a former outbuilding that has already been demolished. The building will be built using similar colours and materials used on the existing dwelling
- Dismissed6 August 2025· minor335878378 Hart Street, Sefton , Southport, PR8 6BN
the ‘Removal of condition 7 (opening hours) attached to planning permission DC/2023/01792 approved12/01/2024’ without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref DC/2023/01792, dated 12th January 2024
- Dismissed30 July 2025· minor3361529Warren Road, Blundellsands, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 6UF
prior notification procedure for the installation of 1no. 20m Valmont street pole, 6no. panel antennas, 2no. 300mm dishes, 5 no. cabinets and ancillary equipment
- Allowed14 July 2025· minor3362646Land Between Merton Hotel and St Hughs House , Stanley Road, Bootle, L13 5TS
Continuation of use of the land as a car boot sale venue on Sundays and occasional Bank Holiday Mondays
- Allowed11 July 2025· minor3362642Land Between Merton Hotel and S Hughes House, Stanley Road, Bootle, L20 3AZ
Continued use of the land as a car park Monday to Friday
- Allowed27 June 2025· householder3364426The Paddock, 1A Blundell Grove, Hightown, L38 9EA
the alterations to roof from hipped to gable end including installation of rooflights to side and erection of dormer extension to side and rear elevations of the dwellinghouse without complying with a conditio n attached to planning permission Ref DC/2023/01136 dated 30 November 2023
- Allowed10 June 2025· major3355665Land to the North of Sentinel Way, Sefton, L30 1TB
an application seeking full permission for residential development with creation of site access including landscaping, parking, supporting infrastructure and other associated works
- Dismissed5 June 2025· minor335858620 Wicks Crescent, Formby, Liverpool, L37 1PW
erection of two storey dwelling
- Allowed29 May 2025· householder336241615 Cavendish Road, Birkdale, PR8 4RT
the erection of a two storey extension to the side and a single storey extension to the rear of the dwellings following the demolition of the existing conservatory and garage and erection of a 1.2m wall/1.5m pillars to the front boundary – alternative to DC/2023/01426
- Dismissed23 May 2025· minor33558612A Harington Road, Formby, L37 1NS
the demolition of an existing dwelling and the erection of a detached dwelling house including garage and associated landscape works, and the erection of detached outbuildings. Alterations to the front and side boundary treatments, including the extension of dropped kerb and access from Victoria Road
- Allowed21 May 2025· minor3358291205 Strand Road, Bootle, L20 3HJ
change of use from C3 residential dwelling to C2 residential institution for children in care
- Dismissed20 May 2025· minor33554109B Aughton Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 2AF
the prior approval submission for the proposed conversion of 6 no. light industrial units (Class E) to 6 no. self contained studio flats (Class C3)
- Dismissed23 April 2025· ldc333995327 Scarisbrick Street, Southport, PR9 0TU
Use of the property as a house in multiple occupation consisting of six units of accommodation
- Dismissed22 April 2025· ldc335319622 Diana Road, Bootle, L20 6EB
Change of use from dwellinghouse (C3) to children's home (C2) for a maximum of 3 children aged 12-16 years with 24-hour care provided by care workers on a shift basis
- Dismissed15 April 2025· ldc333641434 Kensington Road, Southport, PR9 0RT
Change of use of existing family home (C3) to children's care home (C2) for two children
- Allowed9 April 2025· minor33562401 Harris Drive, Bootle, L20 6LD
an outside seating area with bollards and barrier system
- Dismissed4 April 2025· householder335789191 Field Lane, Litherland, L21 9QB
the erection of a two storey side extension to the side and single storey rear extension
- Split Decision4 April 2025· householder33564278 Hastings Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 2LS
- Dismissed20 March 2025· householder335430714 Gorse Way, Formby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 1PB
Conversion of a detached bungalow into a two-storey dwelling, with extension to rear
- Dismissed7 March 2025· minor3353822Land at Northwest of Lynton Drive , Lynton Drive , Hillside, Southport, PR8 4QQ
a one bedroom detached house and solar car port
- Allowed6 March 2025· householder33551319 Birch Green, Formby, Liverpool, L37 1NG
First-floor extension to the side of the dwellinghouse
- Dismissed6 March 2025· minor3355087138 Bispham Road, Southport, PR9 7BL
part-retrospective application for the erection of a two storey extension (Class E), First Floor Extension to Rear (Class E), Dormer to Front, and conversion of ground floor from Gym to a Convenience Shop (Class E). 24 Hours opening with hatch service only between 11pm and 6am
- Split Decision6 March 2025· minor33528082 Crown Buildings , Liverpool Road, Southport, PR8 3BY
Installation of a new shop front and security shutters
- Dismissed26 February 2025· householder335567845 Warrenhouse Road, Brighton-le-Sands, Liverpool, Merseyside, L22 6QW
‘Retrospective erection of fence alongside the boundary wall on the westward side of the property (adjacent to highway). Works have already been mostly completed to the following measurements. Fence height: 176cm. Brick pillar height: 200cm. Gate height: 200cm’
- Dismissed24 February 2025· minor335317750 Elm Road, Seaforth, Liverpool, L21 1BL
Change of use of existing C3 dwelling to use of property as a children's care home (within Class C2) for a maximum of 2 children of between 7 and 17 years old
- Dismissed20 February 2025· householder335871226 Little Crosby Road, Great Crosby, Liverpool, L23 2TG
‘proposed single-storey garage to side of a corner plot dwellinghouse’
- Dismissed13 February 2025· minor3350601Grass Verge at Warren Road, (N of The Serpentine Junction),, Blundellsands, Crosby, L23 6UJ
‘the proposed installation of 20m high Hutchinson street pole, with 6 no. VF antennae and 1 no. VF 300mm dish, 3 no. cabinets, plus ancillary equipment’
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