Birkdale, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Birkdale, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
Planning applications in Birkdale are administered by Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Sefton
- Parliamentary constituency: Sefton Central
- LSOA: Sefton 012D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Birkdale.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Birkdale.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Birkdale based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
31 planning applications found near Birkdale.
- DC/2026/01139 - 52 Liverpool Road Birkdale PR8 4BB
Tree preservation order for the felling of 1.No Holly tree (Lies within the Birkdale Village Conservation Area).
Status: Undecided | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-06-29 - DC/2026/01085 - Rear Of 18, 20, 22 And 24 Kew Road Birkdale PR8 4HH
Residential development at Fletchers Yard (rear 18, 20, 22 and 24 Kew Road, Birkdale, PR8 4HH) to provide four terraced dwellings and associated works following the demolition of the existing commerci
Status: Undecided | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-06-25 - - 41 Liverpool Road Birkdale PR8 4AG
Single-storey rear extension to the existing ground floor Post Office (commercial unit) to provide additional operational space, first-floor side extension to the existing residential flat, installati
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - DC/2026/00944 - 41 Liverpool Road Birkdale PR8 4AG
Single-storey rear extension to the existing ground floor Post Office (commercial unit) to provide additional operational space, first-floor side extension to the existing residential flat, installati
Status: Undecided | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-06-03 - - 58 Liverpool Road Birkdale PR8 4BB
Erection of detached outbuilding to rear of property with raised patio and new privacy screens.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - DC/2026/00870 - 58 Liverpool Road Birkdale PR8 4BB
Erection of detached outbuilding to rear of property with raised patio and new privacy screens.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-05-20 - DC/2026/00848 - 178 Duke Street Southport PR8 5EL
Creation of a single storey infill extension and demolition of rear garden outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-05-15 - - 178 Duke Street Southport PR8 5EL
Creation of a single storey infill extension and demolition of rear garden outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - DC/2026/00801 - 1 Kew Road Birkdale PR8 4HH
Proposed two storey side extension with the enlargement of the existing shop at ground floor level and alterations to the first floor flat with the insertion of a dormer extension to the front elevati
Status: Undecided | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-05-11 - - 118 Upper Aughton Road Birkdale PR8 5EX
Conversion from two flats to a single dwellinghouse, including removal of front door.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - DC/2026/00795 - 118 Upper Aughton Road Birkdale PR8 5EX
Conversion from two flats to a single dwellinghouse, including removal of front door.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-05-08 - - 121 And 121A Upper Aughton Road Birkdale PR8 5NJ
Erection of 2 No residential dwellings to replace previously demolished dangerous buildings, with landscaping and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 8 Welbeck Road Birkdale PR8 4AE
Section 211 notice to remove 1no holly tree (T1) (Lies within Birkdale Park Conservation Area).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 60 Liverpool Road Birkdale PR8 4BB
Proposed rear extension to ground & first floor with balcony, including include internal alterations and alteration to site access from Liverpool Road
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Birkdale Primary School Matlock Road Birkdale PR8 4EL
Existing boundary walls to receive wire mesh extensions of the top of wall to provide a continuous 2.4m high barrier.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 28 Eastbourne Road Birkdale PR8 4DT
Single storey extension to side with lean-too pitched roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 67 Liverpool Road Birkdale PR8 4DE
Section 211 Notice of Intent to carry out tree works to crown reduce by 1-2m 1No. tree (T1) (lies within Birkdale Village Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 97 Liverpool Road Birkdale PR8 4DB
Variation of condition 3 pursuant to planning permission DC/2021/00331 approved on 06.05.2021 to allow replacement of proposed obscured glazed privacy screen with anthracite grey painted marine grade
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - George Hotel Duke Street Southport PR8 5DH
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (CEMP Environmental Management Plan) attached to planning permission DC/2023/02225 approved 25/03/25
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 39 Dinorwic Road Birkdale PR8 4DL
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension of a dwelling house comprising of a wraparound mono pitched extension with an open plan including kitchen, living area, utility room and separate sh
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-09-26
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A brief summary of Birkdale in Merseyside
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Birkdale a particularly low-crime area.
Birkdale has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Birkdale Park, Gloucester Road, Lord Street, Birkdale Village, Promenade, No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
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.
Planning Activity in Birkdale
In the last 24 months, 79 planning applications were submitted near Birkdale. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Birkdale maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Birkdale slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Birkdale were full planning applications (36), tree works (15), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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