How many planning applications has Liverpool City Council received?

Liverpool City Council received 1,918 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 52%.

What is the planning approval rate for Liverpool City Council?

Liverpool City Council approves 52% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Liverpool City Council?

To object to a Liverpool City Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Liverpool City Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Liverpool City Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Liverpool City Council planning decision?

Yes. If Liverpool City Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 960 appeals were lodged against Liverpool City Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 38% success rate.

Liverpool City Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Liverpool City Council planning applications?

You can search Liverpool City Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Liverpool City Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore Liverpool City Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Liverpool City Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: North West

About Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council, previously known as the Liverpool Corporation, serves as the local authority for Liverpool in Merseyside, England. With a history of local governance dating back to 1207, the council has undergone several reforms and has operated as a metropolitan borough council since 1974. It is responsible for delivering a wide range of local government services and has been a member of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority since 2014, making it a key player in regional planning and development initiatives.

Population: 513,441 (2016) · Area: 111.8 km²

Website: https://www.liverpool.gov.uk/

Governance

Leader: Liam Robinson (Labour), since 17 May 2023

Chair: Barbara Murray (Labour), since 14 May 2025

Chief Executive: Andrew Lewis, since June 2023

Seats: 85 councillors (term: 4 years)

Founded: 1207

Last election: 4 May 2023

Political composition: Labour (61), Liberal Democrats (14), Green (3), Liberal (3), Your Party (3), Independent (1)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Liverpool City Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Liverpool City Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Liverpool City Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £275,095 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wirral
Parliamentary constituency: Wirral West
LSOA: Wirral 038E

Crime Statistics

71 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 34
shoplifting: 12
anti-social-behaviour: 5
criminal-damage-arson: 5
public-order: 4
other-theft: 3
theft-from-the-person: 2
other-crime: 2
burglary: 1
drugs: 1
robbery: 1
vehicle-crime: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Liverpool City Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Liverpool City Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Liverpool City Council

225 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Liverpool City Council area.

Monitoring Stations

7 flood monitoring stations near Liverpool City Council.

Davis Road (River Birket)
Greasby Road (Arrowe Brook)
Acton Lane (Arrowe Brook)
Fornalls Bridge (River Birket)
Folly Gates
Chase Way, Ellesmere Port (Rivacre Brook)
Great Culvert Entrance

A brief summary of Liverpool City Council

The average property sale price in the Liverpool City Council area is £275,095, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Liverpool City Council area recorded 71 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Conservation Areas

There is 1 designated conservation area within the Liverpool City Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: No data available for publication by HE.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Liverpool City Council area includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dibbinsdale SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

The council area encompasses 225 towns and villages, including Bebington, Billinge, Birkenhead, Bootle, Crosby and Formby. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Liverpool City Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Liverpool City Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Liverpool City Council area. Unlike the official Liverpool City Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Liverpool City Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Liverpool City Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 1,918 planning applications Liverpool City Council received. Of these, 52% were approved.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile in Liverpool City Council.

The most common application types in Liverpool City Council were full planning applications (809), outline applications (467), discharge of conditions (215). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 18 large-scale (major) developments, 11 medium-scale applications, 275 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

960 planning appeals were lodged against Liverpool City Council decisions, of which 346 were allowed and 569 were dismissed (38% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 184 applications
Refused: 140 applications
Withdrawn: 27 applications
Awaiting decision: 1,567 applications

Related Planning Guides

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What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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