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Planning applications in L31

We hold 325 planning applications for the L31 postcode area, 163 of them submitted in the past year. 83% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 55 days. The area is covered by Sefton, West Lancashire.

325
applications held
163
in the past year
83%
approved
55 days
median decision

Councils covering L31

Sefton (315)West Lancashire (10)

Recent applications in L31

Pending
21 Sept 2026DC/2026/01568
107 Coronation Road Lydiate L31 2NGSefton

Proposed Loft conversion with dormer extension to the rear elevation and a hip to gable alteration

Pending
14 Sept 2026DC/2026/01523
7 The Fieldings Lydiate L31 2PTSefton

Timber open sided pergola with pitched roof within rear garden (Retrospective 31/05/2026).

Pending
14 Sept 2026DC/2026/01526
12 Dovedale Avenue Maghull L31 8EDSefton

Single storey extension at side with first floor balcony

Pending
8 Sept 2026DC/2026/01502
17 East Meade Maghull L31 8DXSefton

Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed single storey rear extension following the demolition of existing conservatory.

Pending
8 Sept 2026DC/2026/01504
The Nook 18 Tailors Lane Maghull L31 3HDSefton

Tree preservation order for the 50% reduction of large stem for 1.No Copper Beech Tree (T5) (TPO210).

Pending
7 Sept 2026DC/2026/01488
25 Brook Road Maghull L31 3EGSefton

Tree preservation order for the removal of damaged branches and epicormic growths, with reduction of two lowest primary limbs by 1.5 meters and crown lift to 5 meters for 1.No Red Oak Tree (T1), Removal of Ivy and felling for 1.No Ash tree (T2) and 1.No Sycamore Tree (T7), removal of dead wood and epicormic growth, with crownlift to 5 meters for 1.No Sycamore tree (T3), Repollard to previous point for 1.No Sycamore tree (T4), Removal of Ivy and crown lift to 5 meters for 1.No Sycamore tree (T5), removal off ivy and reduce limb extending to neighbours garden, with crown lift to 5 meters for 1.No Scyamore Tree (T6) and reduce by crown by 2 Meters for 1.No Oak Tree (T8) (TPO171)

Pending
28 Aug 2026DC/2026/01446
12 Byron Road Lydiate L31 0DBSefton

Erection of a porch and roof to the front, a two storey extension to the side, a single storey extension to the rear and dormer extensions to the front and rear of the dwellinghouse.

Pending
25 Aug 2026DC/2026/01435
6 Claremont Avenue Maghull L31 8AJSefton

Erection of a single-storey wrap-around extension to the side and rear of dwellinghouse, following demolition of existing single-storey outrigger.

Pending
Small
Amendment
25 Aug 2026DC/2026/01360
1 Sandy Lane Lydiate L31 4DLSefton

Non material amendment to planning permission DC/2025/00442 approved 28/08/2025 for minor external alterations to the garage doors, the repositioning of the Bedroom 6 dormer, the addition of a new office window below, revisions to the rooflights, and minor amendments to the ground floor rear bi-fold doors and north elevation windows, together with general amendments to the internal layout.

Pending
21 Aug 2026DC/2026/01407
Land To The South Of Deyes Lane Maghull L31 6DJSefton

Erection of an electricity substation and associated infrastructure.

Pending
20 Aug 2026DC/2026/01403
Land To The South Of Deyes Lane Maghull L31 6DJSefton

Application to discharge planning obligations relating to open space and affordable housing contained within the S106 Agreement ['the Agreement'] dated 13th November 2024 attached to planning permission DC/2021/00015 (since superseded by s73 application DC/2025/01406)

Pending
14 Aug 2026DC/2026/01346
20 Damfield Lane Maghull L31 6DDSefton

Erection of a detached double garage.

Pending
12 Aug 2026DC/2026/01353
3 Grange Park Maghull L31 3DPSefton

Erection of a two storey extension to the side/rear following the demolition of existing outrigger.

Permitted
12 Aug 2026DC/2026/01276
51 Lambshear Lane Lydiate L31 2JXSefton

Prior approval submission for a proposed rear extension projecting 4.20 metres from the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse with a height of 3.00 metres at the eaves and a maximum height of 3.65 metres

Pending
12 Aug 2026DC/2026/01113
Land At Moss Lane Lydiate L31 4DHSefton

Outline planning application for the erection of up to 9 No. dwellings including details of layout and access, with the matters of appearance, landscaping and scale reserved for future consideration

Pending
7 Aug 2026DC/2026/01321
Land Off Liverpool Road North Maghull L31 0AESefton

Discharge of conditions 3 (Highway Design) and 5 (Tank Details) attached to DC/2024/01997 approved on 20/04/2026.

Pending
6 Aug 2026DC/2026/01315
11 Moss Lane Lydiate L31 4DBSefton

Proposed single storey rear extension and two storey side extension.

Undecided
31 Jul 2026DC/2026/01289
78 Rosslyn Avenue Maghull L31 8ATSefton

Certificate of lawfulness for the erection of a single storey extension and garage to the side of the dwellinghouse as approved under planning permission ref. S/2002/0343 granted on 28 May 2002.

Pending
Small
Prior Notification - Change of Use
30 Jul 20262026/0646/PNC
Goose Meadow Farming Ltd Courtyard Gore House Farm Carr Lane Great Altcar Liverpool Lancashire L31 4EUWest Lancashire

Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - Class Q - Agricultural building to dwelling house with associated work.

Pending
Small
Prior Notification - additional storey
29 Jul 2026DC/2026/01014
57 Kendal Drive Maghull L31 9AXSefton

Loft conversion incorporating the formation of habitable accommodation within the existing roof space, including the construction of a rear dormer extension, installation of rooflights, and alterations to the side elevation. Works include structural modifications to the roof, creation of a new staircase from the first floor, installation of windows within the side elevation and dormer, insulation upgrades, and all associated internal and external works.

Pending
Small
Full Application
29 Jul 2026DC/2026/01098
Maghull Railway Station Station Road Maghull L31 3DESefton

Planning application for siting an InPost Parcel Locker

Pending
Small
Householder application
24 Jul 2026DC/2026/01260
14 Derwent Close Maghull L31 9DLSefton

Two storey side extension

Pending
24 Jul 2026DC/2026/01203
150 Pilling Lane Lydiate L31 4HQSefton

Demolition of existing dwelling and the erection of 2 no. dwellings, widening of the existing vehicular access, new boundary treatment and landscaping works

Pending
23 Jul 2026DC/2026/01258
Pavement O/S Of 1 Tree View Court Maghull L31 3HFSefton

Installation of a parcel collection unit (retrospective)

Pending
23 Jul 2026DC/2026/01250
34 Highfield Park Maghull L31 6EASefton

Demolition of existing garage structure with construction of an enlarged detached garage and storage outbuilding.

Pending
Small
Discharge of condition
23 Jul 2026DC/2026/01253
Pear Tree Inn Prescot Road Melling L31 1APSefton

Discharge of condition 5 (Travel Plan) attached to DC/2026/00645 approved on 08/07/2026.

Pending
23 Jul 2026DC/2026/01255
31 Northway Maghull L31 7BGSefton

Discharge of conditions 4 (Light Mitigation Strategy), 5 (Bird Boxes), 6 (Integrated Bat Boxes), 7 (Secure Cycle Storage) and 9 (Acoustic Fencing Specification and Location) attached to DC/2025/01113 approved on 21/04/2026.

Pending
22 Jul 2026DC/2026/01247
11 Woodland Road Melling L31 1EBSefton

Proposed loft conversion with dormer to the rear elevation with hip to gable roof

Pending
Small
Variation of condition
22 Jul 2026DC/2026/01164
18 Wills Avenue Maghull L31 0AXSefton

Variation of condition 2 pursuant to planning permission DC/2024/00147 approved 16.10.2024 to allow amendments to the approved planning statement to increase the number of carers from 2 to 3 during the day.

Pending
Small
TPO consent
20 Jul 2026DC/2026/01228
81 Hall Lane Maghull L31 3EDSefton

Tree preservation order to thin crown by 30% for 2.No Sycamore trees (T1 and T2) and purning back to original point by 10 feet for 1.No Sycamore trees (T3) (TPO33).

Pending
Small
Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed Use
15 Jul 2026DC/2026/00825
41 Abbey Drive Lydiate Sefton L31 2PASefton

Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed detached outhouse.

Pending
13 Jul 2026DC/2026/01104
8 Rosslyn Avenue Maghull L31 8ASSefton

Single storey extension to the rear, following the demolition of existing out rigger (part retrospective).

Pending
10 Jul 2026DC/2026/01169
55 Kendal Drive Maghull L31 9AXSefton

Variation of condition 2 pursuant to planning permission DC/2024/00170 approved 25.10.2024 to allow amendments to the approved planning statement to increase the number of carers from 2 to 3 during the day.

Permitted
10 Jul 20262026/0593/FUL
Greens Lane Farm Greens Lane Downholland Lydiate Liverpool Lancashire L31 4HZWest Lancashire

Conversion of a redundant agricultural building at Greens Lane, Lydiate for the storage of either classic/vintage cars, or boats or caravans.

Pending
10 Jul 2026DC/2026/01174
Lydiate Primary School Lambshear Lane Lydiate L31 2JZSefton

Discharge of conditions 5 (External surfaces construction) 9 (Acoustic Barrier) and 10 (Drainage strategy) attached to DC/2025/01715 approved on 29/05/2026.

Pending
Small
Householder application
8 Jul 2026DC/2026/01078
140 Southport Road Lydiate L31 2JRSefton

Erection of a single storey extension to the rear, first floor extension to the side and rear and porch to side.

Pending
Small
Householder application
6 Jul 2026DC/2026/01140
32 Ridgeway Drive Lydiate L31 0DESefton

Erection of a single storey extension to the front, alterations to roof from flat to pitched hip roof and alterations to front elevation.

Pending
3 Jul 2026DC/2026/01128
17 Nedens Grove Lydiate L31 2LRSefton

Hip to Gable Extension, Loft Conversion, Dormer, and New Porch

Pending
2 Jul 2026DC/2026/01148
32 Linnet Road Maghull Sefton Council L31 1LPSefton

Proposed new Porch

Pending
Small
Householder application
2 Jul 2026DC/2026/01119
Ivy Glen Hall Lane Lydiate L31 4HRSefton

Erection of a single storey extension to the rear/side following the demolition of existing conservatory/outrigger.

Pending
Small
Householder application
30 Jun 2026DC/2026/01075
25 Grange Park Maghull L31 3DPSefton

Erection of a two storey extension to the side, single storey and first floor extension to the rear, porch to the front, new roof to incorporate rear dormers and alterations to the front elevation.

Pending
26 Jun 2026DC/2026/01091
Summerhill Primary School Poverty Lane Maghull L31 3DTSefton

Approval of details reserved by Condition 3 (Highways Construction Management Plan), 4 (Biodiversity and BNG) attached to DC/2024/00746 approved on 02/07/2024. Attached - Summerhill Primary School Construction Management Plan June 2026 "Approval of details reserved by Condition 4 (Biodiversity Management Plan) and the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Plan condition attached to DC/2024/00746 approved on 02/07/2024." Attached - Habitat Management and Maintenance Plan

Permitted
23 Jun 2026DC/2026/01011
12 York Road Maghull L31 5NLSefton

Erection of a part single part two storey extension at the rear and a two storey extension at the side of the dwellinghouse

Pending
Small
Full
19 Jun 2026DC/2026/00402
9 The Meadows Maghull L31 6EYSefton

A free standing boundary fence and pedestrian gate made of timber (retrospective 02/03/2021).

Pending
Small
Full Application
19 Jun 2026DC/2026/00968
Pavement O/S 1 Tree View Court Maghull L31 3HFSefton

Retrospective planning application for the retention of one textile recycling collection bank for the collection of reusable clothing and shoes.

Pending
17 Jun 2026DC/2026/01031
Summerhill Primary School Poverty Lane Maghull L31 3DTSefton

Discharge of conditions 4 (Biodiversity Management Plan) attached to DC/2024/00746 approved on 02/07/2024.

Pending
Discharge of condition
17 Jun 2026DC/2026/01025
STREET RECORD Bournehurst Drive Maghull SeftonSefton

Discharge of conditions 10 (Privacy screen) and 12 (All external Materials) attached to planning permission DC/2024/01694 approved 14/01/2026.

Permitted
15 Jun 2026DC/2024/01635
28 Scarisbrick Close Maghull L31 9PESefton

Variation of condition 2 pursuant to planning permission DC/2023/00310 approved 17.05.2023 to allow the removal of the door from the drawings and replacement with enlarged window.

Pending
Small
Householder application
15 Jun 2026DC/2026/01004
10 Iris Park Walk Melling L31 1FBSefton

Replacement bay structure to create new balcony to front elevation, Side extension to extend first floor accommodation, Single storey rear extension.

Pending
15 Jun 2026DC/2026/00771
205 Liverpool Road Lydiate L31 2LYSefton

Erection of a two storey extension to the side and erection of a part single, part two storey extension with balcony at the rear of the dwellinghouse.