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Planning in Aintree

Approved
91%
51 of 54 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Aintree in the last 24 months, from Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Aintree

Postcode districts

L10 49 applications in the last 12 monthsL9 128 applications in the last 12 monthsL30 69 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Aintree

Aintree is a village and civil parish situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside, approximately 6 miles northeast of Liverpool city centre. Historically part of Lancashire, it is nestled between Walton and Maghull along the A59 road and is regarded as a suburb of Liverpool. As of the 2011 census, Aintree had a population of 6,689, making it a significant locale for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,689 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Aintree Village district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Aintree a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Aintree planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Aintree, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 72 planning applications were submitted near Aintree. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (30), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Aintree?
In the last 24 months, 72 planning applications were submitted near Aintree. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Aintree?
The average planning decision time near Aintree is 64 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Aintree?
The planning approval rate near Aintree is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Aintree?
The most common type of planning application near Aintree is full planning applications, with 30 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Aintree?
You can search and track planning applications near Aintree on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.