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Planning applications in L21

We hold 96 planning applications for the L21 postcode area, 62 of them submitted in the past year. 92% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 55 days. The area is covered by Sefton.

96
applications held
62
in the past year
92%
approved
55 days
median decision

Towns and villages in L21

Councils covering L21

Sefton (96)

Recent applications in L21

Pending
23 Sept 2026DC/2026/01487
18 Eltham Avenue Litherland L21 9LLSefton

Erection of a single storey wrap around extension to side and rear.

Pending
21 Sept 2026DC/2026/01565
59 Litherland Park Litherland L21 9HRSefton

Tree preservation order for the 25% crown thinning for 1.No Lime tree. (TPO25)

Pending
15 Sept 2026DC/2026/01532
Former Site Of St Wilfrids Catholic High School Orrell Road LitherlandSefton

Discharge of condition 12 (Verification report) attached to DC/2019/01356 approved on 02/03/2020.

Pending
1 Sept 2026DC/2026/01467
16 Thirlmere Avenue Litherland L21 5HPSefton

Prior approval submission for a proposed rear extension projecting 4.40 metres from the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse with a height of 2.65 metres at the eaves and a maximum height of 3.40 metres (Valid from 01.09.2026).

Pending
18 Aug 2026DC/2026/01363
25 Alwyn Avenue Litherland L21 9NYSefton

Dormer extension to the rear and alterations to roof from hip to gable.

Permitted
4 Aug 2026DC/2026/01298
7P Spooner Avenue Litherland L21 8NFSefton

Single storey extension to the rear of detached property

Pending
28 Jul 2026DC/2026/01080
Litherland High School Sterrix Lane Litherland L21 0DBSefton

Installation of permeable tarmac within the grounds of Litherland High school

Pending
28 Jul 2026DC/2026/01274
1 Norfolk Place SeaforthSefton

Discharge of condition 11 (ICNIRP) attached to DC/2024/01877 approved on 12/03/2025.

Pending
Small
High Hedges
23 Jul 2026DC/2026/01246
54 Hatton Hill Road Litherland L21 9JNSefton

High Hedge Complaint.

Pending
Small
Householder application
17 Jul 2026DC/2026/01215
94 St Philips Avenue Litherland L21 8PESefton

Erection of a single storey extension to the rear.

Pending
Small
Local Authority app - Dev by others
6 Jul 2026DC/2026/00913
Hatton Hill Primary School Alwyn Avenue Litherland L21 9NZSefton

Proposed formation of a new car park, including 2 no. disabled bays, 2 no. EV charging bays, standard parking bays, dedicated pupil drop-off/pick-up area, new vehicular and pedestrian access points, associated hardstanding, boundary treatments, landscaping, lighting and drainage works to support the establishment of the new SEN provision at Newfield Primary South Primary School

Pending
2 Jul 2026DC/2026/01118
Jenkins 5 Royal Seaforth Dock Liverpool L21 1JDSefton

Installation of edge protection barrier and associated safety & access infrastructure

Pending
Small
Discharge of condition
29 Jun 2026DC/2026/00987
140 - 144 Linacre Road Litherland L21 8JUSefton

Approval of details reserved by condition 2 (travel plan) attached to planning permission DC/2024/01381 approved 12/12/2024

Pending
Small
Householder application
26 Jun 2026DC/2026/01088
8 Arnside Litherland L21 5JHSefton

Single storey extension to the front/side of the dwellinghouse.

Pending
24 Jun 2026DC/2026/01074
Site Of 50 Sandy Road Seaforth L21 3TWSefton

Discharge of condition 8 (Remediation Strategy) attached to planning permission DC/2025/01069 approved on 11/02/2026.

Pending
Small
Prior notification - household (42 days)
23 Jun 2026DC/2026/01067
115 Cumpsty Road Litherland L21 9HYSefton

Prior approval submission for a proposed rear extension projecting 4.97 metres from the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse with a height of 3.0 metres at the eaves and a maximum height of 3.50 metres (Valid from 23.06.2026).

Pending
Small
Prior notification commercial (56 days)
23 Jun 2026DC/2026/01066
15 Sefton Road Litherland L21 9HASefton

Prior notification for the change of use from a former GP doctors' surgery (Use Class E(e) to a single-family residential dwellinghouse (Use Class C3).

Pending
Discharge of condition
19 Jun 2026DC/2026/01047
Site Of 50 Sandy Road Seaforth L21 3TWSefton

Discharge of condition 11 (Proposed earthworks) attached to planning permission DC/2025/01069 approved on 11/06/2026.

Pending
18 Jun 2026DC/2026/01001
Site Of 50 Sandy Road Seaforth L21 3TWSefton

Discharge of conditions 6 (Preliminary investigation report), 7 (scope of works) and 10 (Disposal of surface and foul water) attached to planning permission DC/2025/01069 approved 11/02/2026.

Pending
17 Jun 2026DC/2026/01024
75 Church Road Litherland L21 7LFSefton

Change of use of the premises to a hot food takeaway along with the installation of a new shop frontage and a flue extraction to the rear

Pending
Small
Householder application
11 Jun 2026DC/2026/00975
18 Keswick Drive Litherland L21 5JQSefton

Part first floor and part two storey pitched roof side extension and single storey flat roof rear extension.

Pending
Small
Discharge of condition
4 Jun 2026DC/2026/00953
Site Of 50 Sandy Road Seaforth L21 3TWSefton

Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (CEMP), 4 (HEMP), 5 (BNG update), 9 (NW boundary) attached to planneing permission DC/2025/01069 approved on 11/02/2026.

Pending
Small
Discharge of condition
3 Jun 2026DC/2026/00942
47 Ennerdale Drive Litherland L21 5HYSefton

Approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Cellar cooling unit details and noise impact assessment) 4 (Waste Management Plan) 5 (Management Plan) on Planning reference DC/2025/01071 approved 20.11.2025

Pending
Small
Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed Use
26 May 2026DC/2026/00883
6 Alpha Street Litherland L21 8HLSefton

Certificate of Lawfulness for children's care home for 1 child C2 Use.

Pending
Small
Full Application
21 May 2026DC/2026/00621
67 Seaforth Road Seaforth L21 3TXSefton

Change of use of the upper floors from an office/storage to a 5no. bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO Class C4) (5 units - 5 persons) persons), the erection of a rear dormer including a loft conversion, and alterations to the elevations and roof

Pending
15 May 2026DC/2025/01699
Litherland High School Sterrix Lane Litherland L21 0DBSefton

Erection of a new sports hall building with alterations to the gates and fencing, to provide a dedicated indoor space for physical education activities and community use, following the demolition of the existing bicycle store

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
6 May 2026DC/2026/00717
Riverslie 79 Crosby Road South Seaforth L21 1EWSefton

Listed Building Consent for external and internal work, replacement of a new roof and new timber windows (Retrospective)

Pending
6 May 2026DC/2026/00775
31 Litherland Park Litherland L21 9HPSefton

Installation of dormer to rear of existing building and all associated works

Pending
Small
Householder application
1 May 2026DC/2026/00756
42 Kirkstone Road South Litherland L21 5HWSefton

Two storey pitched roof extension to side and continuation of existing flat roof extension across the rear.

Pending
Small
Full Application
23 Apr 2026DC/2026/00558
43 Beaconsfield Road Seaforth L21 1DSSefton

Change of use of an existing dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4) (5 Units/6 Persons).

Pending
Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed Use
21 Apr 2026DC/2026/00684
115 Cumpsty Road Litherland L21 9HYSefton

Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed single storey rear extension.

Pending
Small
Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed Use
16 Apr 2026DC/2026/00595
66 Elm Road Seaforth L21 1BLSefton

Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed change of use from a residential dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a children's home (Class C2) for up to 2no. children

Pending
Listed Building Consent
9 Apr 2026DC/2026/00556
Sefton Youth Service 53 Cambridge Road Seaforth L21 1EZSefton

Listed building consent for the amendment of Access/Euress gates & boundry wall, damaged due to Vehicle impact

Pending
Small
Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed Use
1 Apr 2026DC/2026/00594
50 Elm Road Seaforth L21 1BLSefton

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the change of use from C3 dwellinghouse to residential home for childcare (C2).

Pending
Small
Full Application
31 Mar 2026DC/2026/00340
75 - 77 Muspratt Road Seaforth L21 4NWSefton

Change of use of Nos. 75 and 77 Muspratt Road from two terrace dwellings to one terrace dwelling to include a front porch extension and external alterations

Pending
Small
Full Application
26 Mar 2026DC/2026/00433
47 Elm Road Seaforth L21 1BJSefton

Conversion of existing C3 dwellinghouse to 3 x 1 bedroom C3 flats.

Pending
Small
Householder application
23 Mar 2026DC/2026/00516
4 Russell Row Gladstone Road Seaforth L21 1DESefton

Garage conversion to playroom

Pending
Small
Householder application
16 Mar 2026DC/2026/00467
28 Spooner Avenue Litherland L21 8NFSefton

Erection of a single storey side extension to the existing dwelling with associated external alterations including new windows and doors and internal reconfiguration.

Conditions
Small
Householder application
12 Mar 2026DC/2026/00384
23 Cullen Drive Litherland L21 2NBSefton

Single storey side extension

Pending
Small
Full Application
12 Mar 2026DC/2026/00450
Kimberley House 46 Seaforth Road Seaforth L21 4ABSefton

Proposed change of use to Supported Living Accommodation for 5 No. Looked After Children/ Care Leavers aged 16-25 (Class C2)

Pending
Small
Householder application
11 Mar 2026DC/2026/00432
36 Hawkshead Drive Litherland L21 5JFSefton

Single storey rear extension.

Pending
Small
Householder application
26 Feb 2026DC/2026/00360
21 Silverdale Drive Litherland L21 5HTSefton

Single storey extension at rear following demolition of existing single storey extension/outrigger.

Permitted
Small
Prior notification - demolition (28 day)
23 Feb 2026DC/2026/00327
Garages 1G-9G Sefton Moss Villas Litherland Liverpool L21 7QYSefton

Prior notification for the demolition of 9no single storey brick built/concrete roof garages

Conditions
Small
Householder application
17 Feb 2026DC/2026/00280
8 Grasmere Drive Litherland L21 5JJSefton

Proposed first storey extension to the side and single storey extension and dormer installation to the rear of the dwellinghouse, following demolition of existing detached outhouse.

Pending
Small
Discharge of condition
17 Feb 2026DC/2026/00279
1 Norfolk Place SeaforthSefton

Discharge of condition 4 (Wall insulation spec), 5 (Ventilation plans and windows specs), 6 (Windows specs and terrace railing) and 10 (Bat and Bird box plan) attached to planning application DC/2024/01877 approved 12/03/2025.

Pending
Small
Full Application
9 Feb 2026DC/2026/00225
71 Claremont Road Seaforth L21 1HTSefton

Conversion of a 5 bedroom HMO to a 6 bedroom HMO

Pending
Small
Full Application
30 Jan 2026DC/2025/01869
128A Linacre Road Litherland L21 8JTSefton

Change of use from a dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (5 Units - 6 Persons) including erection of a dormer extension to the rear and alterations to the side.

Conditions
Small
Full Application
29 Jan 2026DC/2026/00114
185-187 Linacre Road Litherland L21 8JSSefton

The retention of an ATM and associated signage

Conditions
Small
Advertisement Consent
29 Jan 2026DC/2026/00115
185-187 Linacre Road Litherland L21 8JSSefton

Advertisement consent for the display of 1 illuminated surround sign and 1no illuminated logo panel

Pending
Small
Full Application
22 Jan 2026DC/2025/02091
15 Seaforth Vale West Seaforth L21 3TPSefton

Change of use of the existing premises from Use Class B8 (Storage and Distribution) to Use Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) to operate an appointment-based treatment and therapy business.