The free appeal record
Planning appeals in Sefton, 2026
33 appeals decided in 2026, 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.
- Allowed29 October 20266012707144 Park Lane, Netherton, L30 1RW
change of use of residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to children's home (Use Class C2) for up to 1 no. child aged between 7 and 17 years old
- Dismissed23 September 2026· minor6008723Land to the Rear of Abbey Gardens, Southport Road, Lydiate, L31 4EQ
Erection of up to 4 No. bungalows
- Dismissed9 September 2026600902664 Thornton Road, Bootle, L20 5AR
Change of use of residential dwelling (C3) to children's care home (C2) for one child
- Dismissed7 September 2026· minor601075814 Blundell Drive, Birkdale, PR8 4RG
Erection of a dwellinghouse following demolition of existing bungalow, including widening of existing vehicular access and rebuilding of garden wall, without complying with condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission DC/2024/00988
- Dismissed7 September 202660083599 Green Lane, Formby, L37 7DJ
Removal of existing timber doors to shop premises and replacement with powder coated steel doors and installation of new shopfront signage
- Allowed1 September 2026· minor601039741a Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4AG
two bedroomed flat above existing retailing property – hairdresser's
- Dismissed17 August 2026· householder601137765 Scarisbrick New Road, Southport, PR8 6LF
Timber fence and gates to front and side boundary of property
- Dismissed3 August 2026· minor6007538Land Adjacent to 5 Blythe Mews, Southport, PR8 3BX
the erection of a two storey, three bedroom dwellinghouse with landscaping and associated works
- Dismissed23 July 20266008166192 Cambridge Road, Churchtown, Southport, PR9 7LS
the retrospective application for the erection of a single storey extension to the front and side elevations with accessible access and new boundary treatment (alternative to DC/2023/02061)
- Dismissed2 July 2026600724231 Bedford Road, Birkdale, PR8 4HU
the change of use of Residential Dwelling (Use Class C3) to Children’s Home (Use Class C2)
- Allowed4 June 2026· householder600696324 Poplar Avenue, Crosby, L23 2SU
conversion and extension of an existing dwelling to create usable second storey space, without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref DC/2021/00751, dated 14 May 2021
- Dismissed3 June 20266005169138 Bispham Road, Southport, PR9 7BL
erection of a two storey side extension, first floor extension to rear, erection of a porch and dormer to front and conversion of ground floor from a gym to a convenience shop (class e) open 24 hours with hatch service only between 11pm and 6am (Part Retrospective)
- Notice varied and upheld26 May 2026· enforcement3374215Land at Southport And Birkdale Sports Club, Trafalgar Road, Birkdale, PR8 2HF
Material change of use of land to a mixed use as a sports club and the operation of a catering company including the siting of six storage containers
- Notice varied and upheld26 May 2026· enforcement337166620 Sandringham Road, Formby, L37 6EQ
Erection of a fence in excess of 1 metre in height within the curtilage of the property
- Allowed26 May 2026· ldc3363146101 South Road, Waterloo, Liverpool, L22 0LS
Introduction of one additional HMO room into the existing 7 bedroom sui generis HMO
- Allowed14 May 2026· householder600554871 Runnells Lane, Crosby, Sefton, L23 1XJ
the installation of air source heat pump to side elevation of dwelling
- Dismissed13 May 2026· commercial6003900Shell Garage, Crosby Road, North Waterloo, L22 0LA
for advertisement consent for the display of 1no. freestanding internally illuminated D48-Poster digital advertising sign
- Dismissed6 May 2026· minor60045741E Gloucester Road, Sefton, Birkdale, PR8 2AU
Erection of one new dwellinghouse (outline permission)
- Allowed29 April 2026· householder60030783 Fishermans Close, Formby, L37 1XX
Erection of a single storey extension to the side and rear elevations following the demolition of outbuilding and the erection of a timber shed in the rear garden
- Dismissed29 April 2026· minor60029686 Park Drive, Blundellsands, Sefton, L23 6TW
conversion of the existing detached garage into a habitable accommodation space after erection of a single storey extension to the rear , dormer extensions and an infill extension to the side and bay windows to the front elevation without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref DC/2017/01413, dated 29 September 2017
- Allowed20 April 2026· minor6002681Land off Liverpool Road North, Maghull, L31 0AE
a proposed petrol filling station with ancillary retail unit and kiosk
- Dismissed2 April 2026· minor6002861Land Adjacent to 1 St Andrews Close, Liverpool, L31 6EX
installation of vehicle and pedestrian gateways, brickwork pillars and walls to access the road
- Allowed26 March 2026· householder600316433 Merrilocks Road, Blundellsands, Merseyside, L23 6UL
a single storey infill extension to the side, single storey extension to the rear and a balcony on the south facing elevation
- Allowed23 March 2026· minor600326247 Ennerdale Drive, Litherland, Liverpool, Merseyside, L21 5HY
Change of use from vacant car parts shop to a bar (Sui Generis) including installation of new shopfront and alterations to window and door openings
- Allowed5 March 2026· minor6001901151 Bedford Road, Bootle, L20 2DR
described on the application form as “change of use from C3 (dwellinghouse) to 6 bedroom C4 (HMO)
- Notice varied and upheld27 February 2026· enforcement335805568 Warren Road, Blundellsands, Crosby, L23 6UG
Erection of a single storey extension to the side and rear of the property and a garden terrace to the side of the property
- Dismissed25 February 2026· householder600085425 Connolly, Avenue, Liverpool, England, L209ER
Construct new garage and erect new boundary wall
- Notice upheld19 February 2026· enforcement33548448 Hastings Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 2LS
without planning permission, the erection of a balustrade to the perimeter of the roof of the flat roof single storey extension which adjoins the neighbouring property at 6 Hastings Road to create a balcony area in the approximate position shown outlined in red on the attached ‘Balcony Plan’
- Notice upheld19 February 2026· enforcement3349873100 Guildford Road, Southport, PR8 4JZ
without planning permission, the erection of a shed within the curtilage of the dwellinghouse which is not used for a purpose incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse in the approximate position shown cross-hatched on the attached plan 2
- Allowed13 February 2026· ldc3358042175 Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 4NX
Lawful use of premises as hot food takeaway
- Notice upheld9 February 2026· enforcement3360887131-133 South Road, Waterloo, Liverpool, L22 0LT
a retrospective planning application to regularise the creation of 4no. separate self-contained 1-bedroom flats at 1st and 2nd floor level
- Allowed9 February 2026· minor3359445131-133 South Road, Waterloo, Liverpool, L22 0LT
- Dismissed14 January 2026· minor3374145Dolce Vita Restaurant, 90 Station Road, Ainsdale , Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3HW
the installation of a building at the front of the restaurant to provide service to external seating area
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