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.
Towns and villages in L31
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Recent applications in L31
Proposed Loft conversion with dormer extension to the rear elevation and a hip to gable alteration
Timber open sided pergola with pitched roof within rear garden (Retrospective 31/05/2026).
Single storey extension at side with first floor balcony
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed single storey rear extension following the demolition of existing conservatory.
Tree preservation order for the 50% reduction of large stem for 1.No Copper Beech Tree (T5) (TPO210).
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)
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.
Erection of a single-storey wrap-around extension to the side and rear of dwellinghouse, following demolition of existing single-storey outrigger.
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.
Erection of an electricity substation and associated infrastructure.
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)
Erection of a detached double garage.
Erection of a two storey extension to the side/rear following the demolition of existing outrigger.
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
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
Discharge of conditions 3 (Highway Design) and 5 (Tank Details) attached to DC/2024/01997 approved on 20/04/2026.
Proposed single storey rear extension and two storey side extension.
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.
Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - Class Q - Agricultural building to dwelling house with associated work.
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.
Planning application for siting an InPost Parcel Locker
Two storey side extension
Demolition of existing dwelling and the erection of 2 no. dwellings, widening of the existing vehicular access, new boundary treatment and landscaping works
Installation of a parcel collection unit (retrospective)
Demolition of existing garage structure with construction of an enlarged detached garage and storage outbuilding.
Discharge of condition 5 (Travel Plan) attached to DC/2026/00645 approved on 08/07/2026.
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.
Proposed loft conversion with dormer to the rear elevation with hip to gable roof
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.
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).
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed detached outhouse.
Single storey extension to the rear, following the demolition of existing out rigger (part retrospective).
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.
Conversion of a redundant agricultural building at Greens Lane, Lydiate for the storage of either classic/vintage cars, or boats or caravans.
Discharge of conditions 5 (External surfaces construction) 9 (Acoustic Barrier) and 10 (Drainage strategy) attached to DC/2025/01715 approved on 29/05/2026.
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear, first floor extension to the side and rear and porch to side.
Erection of a single storey extension to the front, alterations to roof from flat to pitched hip roof and alterations to front elevation.
Hip to Gable Extension, Loft Conversion, Dormer, and New Porch
Proposed new Porch
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear/side following the demolition of existing conservatory/outrigger.
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.
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
Erection of a part single part two storey extension at the rear and a two storey extension at the side of the dwellinghouse
A free standing boundary fence and pedestrian gate made of timber (retrospective 02/03/2021).
Retrospective planning application for the retention of one textile recycling collection bank for the collection of reusable clothing and shoes.
Discharge of conditions 4 (Biodiversity Management Plan) attached to DC/2024/00746 approved on 02/07/2024.
Discharge of conditions 10 (Privacy screen) and 12 (All external Materials) attached to planning permission DC/2024/01694 approved 14/01/2026.
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.
Replacement bay structure to create new balcony to front elevation, Side extension to extend first floor accommodation, Single storey rear extension.
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.