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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.

  1. Allowed29 October 20266012707
    144 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

  2. Dismissed23 September 2026· minor6008723
    Land to the Rear of Abbey Gardens, Southport Road, Lydiate, L31 4EQ

    Erection of up to 4 No. bungalows

  3. Dismissed9 September 20266009026
    64 Thornton Road, Bootle, L20 5AR

    Change of use of residential dwelling (C3) to children's care home (C2) for one child

  4. Dismissed7 September 2026· minor6010758
    14 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

  5. Dismissed7 September 20266008359
    9 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

  6. Allowed1 September 2026· minor6010397
    41a Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4AG

    two bedroomed flat above existing retailing property – hairdresser's

  7. Dismissed17 August 2026· householder6011377
    65 Scarisbrick New Road, Southport, PR8 6LF

    Timber fence and gates to front and side boundary of property

  8. Dismissed3 August 2026· minor6007538
    Land Adjacent to 5 Blythe Mews, Southport, PR8 3BX

    the erection of a two storey, three bedroom dwellinghouse with landscaping and associated works

  9. Dismissed23 July 20266008166
    192 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)

  10. Dismissed2 July 20266007242
    31 Bedford Road, Birkdale, PR8 4HU

    the change of use of Residential Dwelling (Use Class C3) to Children’s Home (Use Class C2)

  11. Allowed4 June 2026· householder6006963
    24 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

  12. Dismissed3 June 20266005169
    138 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)

  13. Notice varied and upheld26 May 2026· enforcement3374215
    Land 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

  14. Notice varied and upheld26 May 2026· enforcement3371666
    20 Sandringham Road, Formby, L37 6EQ

    Erection of a fence in excess of 1 metre in height within the curtilage of the property

  15. Allowed26 May 2026· ldc3363146
    101 South Road, Waterloo, Liverpool, L22 0LS

    Introduction of one additional HMO room into the existing 7 bedroom sui generis HMO

  16. Allowed14 May 2026· householder6005548
    71 Runnells Lane, Crosby, Sefton, L23 1XJ

    the installation of air source heat pump to side elevation of dwelling

  17. Dismissed13 May 2026· commercial6003900
    Shell Garage, Crosby Road, North Waterloo, L22 0LA

    for advertisement consent for the display of 1no. freestanding internally illuminated D48-Poster digital advertising sign

  18. Dismissed6 May 2026· minor6004574
    1E Gloucester Road, Sefton, Birkdale, PR8 2AU

    Erection of one new dwellinghouse (outline permission)

  19. Allowed29 April 2026· householder6003078
    3 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

  20. Dismissed29 April 2026· minor6002968
    6 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

  21. Allowed20 April 2026· minor6002681
    Land off Liverpool Road North, Maghull, L31 0AE

    a proposed petrol filling station with ancillary retail unit and kiosk

  22. Dismissed2 April 2026· minor6002861
    Land Adjacent to 1 St Andrews Close, Liverpool, L31 6EX

    installation of vehicle and pedestrian gateways, brickwork pillars and walls to access the road

  23. Allowed26 March 2026· householder6003164
    33 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

  24. Allowed23 March 2026· minor6003262
    47 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

  25. Allowed5 March 2026· minor6001901
    151 Bedford Road, Bootle, L20 2DR

    described on the application form as “change of use from C3 (dwellinghouse) to 6 bedroom C4 (HMO)

  26. Notice varied and upheld27 February 2026· enforcement3358055
    68 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

  27. Dismissed25 February 2026· householder6000854
    25 Connolly, Avenue, Liverpool, England, L209ER

    Construct new garage and erect new boundary wall

  28. Notice upheld19 February 2026· enforcement3354844
    8 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’

  29. Notice upheld19 February 2026· enforcement3349873
    100 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

  30. Allowed13 February 2026· ldc3358042
    175 Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 4NX

    Lawful use of premises as hot food takeaway

  31. Notice upheld9 February 2026· enforcement3360887
    131-133 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

  32. Allowed9 February 2026· minor3359445
    131-133 South Road, Waterloo, Liverpool, L22 0LT
  33. Dismissed14 January 2026· minor3374145
    Dolce 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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