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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.

  1. Dismissed5 December 2025· householder3368561
    22 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

  2. Allowed25 November 2025· householder3371998
    4 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

  3. Allowed24 November 2025· householder3369445
    9 Poplar Avenue, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 2ST

    Retrospective approval for front boundary fence and electric sliding gates

  4. Dismissed21 November 2025· householder3372582
    29 Warren Road, Blundellsands, Sefton , L23 6UA

    installation of no. 2 Outdoor Heat Pump - AC units

  5. Notice upheld19 November 2025· enforcement3369489
    26 Beach Priory Gardens, Southport, PR8 1RT
  6. Notice upheld19 November 2025· enforcement3369217
    26 Beach Priory Gardens, Southport, PR8 1RT

    Erection of a new boundary fence to the side of the dwellinghouse to include re-staining/painting. (Retrospective)

  7. Allowed19 November 2025· householder3365683
    26 Beach Priory Gardens, Southport, PR8 1RT
  8. Allowed20 October 2025· householder3369617
    35 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

  9. Allowed28 August 2025· commercial3367405
    Land at 491 Hawthorne Road, Bootle, L20 5AG

    the conversion of advertising billboard to a D-Poster digital advertising display

  10. Dismissed27 August 2025· householder3367169
    23 Birchtree Drive, Melling, Liverpool, L31 1DE

    to create a balcony from the first floor French doors

  11. Dismissed19 August 2025· minor3366828
    47 Bath Street, Southport, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 0DP

    the installation of solar panels on the front elevation

  12. Allowed14 August 2025· minor3367198
    Land 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

  13. Dismissed11 August 2025· householder3361843
    Brookside 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

  14. Dismissed6 August 2025· minor3358783
    78 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

  15. Dismissed30 July 2025· minor3361529
    Warren 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

  16. Allowed14 July 2025· minor3362646
    Land 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

  17. Allowed11 July 2025· minor3362642
    Land Between Merton Hotel and S Hughes House, Stanley Road, Bootle, L20 3AZ

    Continued use of the land as a car park Monday to Friday

  18. Allowed27 June 2025· householder3364426
    The 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

  19. Allowed10 June 2025· major3355665
    Land 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

  20. Dismissed5 June 2025· minor3358586
    20 Wicks Crescent, Formby, Liverpool, L37 1PW

    erection of two storey dwelling

  21. Allowed29 May 2025· householder3362416
    15 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

  22. Dismissed23 May 2025· minor3355861
    2A 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

  23. Allowed21 May 2025· minor3358291
    205 Strand Road, Bootle, L20 3HJ

    change of use from C3 residential dwelling to C2 residential institution for children in care

  24. Dismissed20 May 2025· minor3355410
    9B 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)

  25. Dismissed23 April 2025· ldc3339953
    27 Scarisbrick Street, Southport, PR9 0TU

    Use of the property as a house in multiple occupation consisting of six units of accommodation

  26. Dismissed22 April 2025· ldc3353196
    22 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

  27. Dismissed15 April 2025· ldc3336414
    34 Kensington Road, Southport, PR9 0RT

    Change of use of existing family home (C3) to children's care home (C2) for two children

  28. Allowed9 April 2025· minor3356240
    1 Harris Drive, Bootle, L20 6LD

    an outside seating area with bollards and barrier system

  29. Dismissed4 April 2025· householder3357891
    91 Field Lane, Litherland, L21 9QB

    the erection of a two storey side extension to the side and single storey rear extension

  30. Split Decision4 April 2025· householder3356427
    8 Hastings Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 2LS
  31. Dismissed20 March 2025· householder3354307
    14 Gorse Way, Formby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 1PB

    Conversion of a detached bungalow into a two-storey dwelling, with extension to rear

  32. Dismissed7 March 2025· minor3353822
    Land at Northwest of Lynton Drive , Lynton Drive , Hillside, Southport, PR8 4QQ

    a one bedroom detached house and solar car port

  33. Allowed6 March 2025· householder3355131
    9 Birch Green, Formby, Liverpool, L37 1NG

    First-floor extension to the side of the dwellinghouse

  34. Dismissed6 March 2025· minor3355087
    138 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

  35. Split Decision6 March 2025· minor3352808
    2 Crown Buildings , Liverpool Road, Southport, PR8 3BY

    Installation of a new shop front and security shutters

  36. Dismissed26 February 2025· householder3355678
    45 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’

  37. Dismissed24 February 2025· minor3353177
    50 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

  38. Dismissed20 February 2025· householder3358712
    26 Little Crosby Road, Great Crosby, Liverpool, L23 2TG

    ‘proposed single-storey garage to side of a corner plot dwellinghouse’

  39. Dismissed13 February 2025· minor3350601
    Grass 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’

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Decisions without a recorded authority may be missing. Research, not advice: verify against the Inspectorate’s own record before relying on a decision. What is in the record.