Planning Applications in
Sefton
Sefton is part of the North West region. Search any postcode in Sefton to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.
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Planning Application Types in Sefton
Based on 923 applications tracked between 2026-01-26 and 2026-09-01.
Full
19% of all applications
Householder
17% of all applications
Unknown
11% of all applications
Demolition
9% of all applications
Tree Works
7% of all applications
Certificate of Lawfulness
7% of all applications
Sefton Planning Statistics
Data period: 2026-01-26 to 2026-09-01 · Updated 2 September 2026
What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Sefton
PlanWatch currently holds 923 Sefton planning records across 642 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2026-01-26 to 2026-09-01. The most common categories in this dataset are Full (177), Householder (157), Demolition (83).
Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.
Recent Planning Applications in Sefton
Latest applications submitted to Sefton council.
Listed Building Consent for alterations to the frontage of the unit by changing the colour of the newly installed window frames, adding sign writing to the existing frames and installing a projecting hanging sign and addition of external spotlights to existing signage space.
3 - 7 Eastbank Street Southport PR8 1DL
Full planning application for 121 dwellings, access, open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure works at Southport Road, Thornton.
Land To The South Of Southport Road Thornton
Tree preservation order for the felling of 1.No Cedar tree (T1) (TPO95).
2 The Ravens Formby L37 4LF
The temporary use of land for 'Santa's Secret Forest' for a period of five years, including the erection of 2No marquees and associated structures, the installation of security fencing, the layout of staff and customer car parks and a taxi drop off/pick up area and associated works
Orrell Hill Wood Orrell Hill Lane Ince Blundell
Listed Building Consent for internal and external works including the demolition and reconstruction of porch to rear of the property.
78 Botanic Road Southport PR9 7NE
Official Planning Portal
View and search planning applications directly on the Sefton council website.
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Sefton Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what Sefton's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.
Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach Sefton Council inside the 21-day consultation window.
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Data Sources
- Planning application data: planning.data.gov.uk
- Sefton council planning portal — pa.sefton.gov.uk
- Planning Inspectorate (PINS) appeal decisions
- Data last refreshed: 2 September 2026
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