Search Birkdale planning applications
28 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Birkdale · updated daily · Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- 138 Bedford Road Birkdale PR8 4HPAwaiting decisionProposed loft conversion of 29.44 cubic metersReceived 3 Nov 2026DC/2026/01815
- Flat 28 Trafalgar Road Birkdale PR8 2HEAwaiting decisionTree Preservation Order for the felling of 1.No Sycamore tree (T001) (TPO127).Received 21 Oct 2026DC/2026/01800
- 8 Warwick Street Southport PR8 5ESAwaiting decisionProposed single and two storey extensions to the rearReceived 16 Oct 2026DC/2026/01768
- 1 Grosvenor Place Birkdale PR8 2EPAwaiting decisionTree preservation order for the pollarding between 3-5 metres for 26.No Sycamore trees (T1-T30) and felling for 4.No Sycamore trees (T9, T20, T23 and T24) (TPO194).Received 16 Oct 2026DC/2026/01676
- 192A Duke Street Southport PR8 5ELAwaiting decisionChange of use from light industrial (B2) to a single dwellinghouse (C3), erection of first floor extensions to the sides, a two storey extension and single storey extensions to the rear including alterations to the front and rear elevations (Alternative to Planning Approval Ref. DC/2023/00944)Received 15 Oct 2026DC/2026/01754
Planning in Birkdale
- Approved
- 94%
- 87 of 92 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Birkdale in the last 24 months, from Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Birkdale
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PR8 352 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
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About Birkdale
Birkdale is a coastal area in Southport, located within the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton in Merseyside, north-west England. As the southern part of Southport's built-up area, Birkdale offers a unique blend of seaside charm and urban amenities, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the region.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Birkdale area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Birkdale 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, Birkdale 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.
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In the last 24 months, 119 planning applications were submitted near Birkdale. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (32), tree works (15), outline applications (4).
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).