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21 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Churchtown · updated daily · Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Planning in Churchtown

Approved
90%
118 of 126 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Sefton Metropolitan Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Churchtown

Postcode districts

PR9 209 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 Churchtown

Churchtown, a suburb of Southport in Merseyside, England, is steeped in history as part of the ancient parish of North Meols, previously within Lancashire. It is bordered by Crossens, High Park, and Marshside, making it a key area for planning applications in this evolving part of Southport. It sits within the Sefton district.

The area around Churchtown has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Churchtown 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 Churchtown, 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, 148 planning applications were submitted near Churchtown. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (69), discharge of conditions (18), outline applications (17).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Churchtown?
In the last 24 months, 148 planning applications were submitted near Churchtown. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Churchtown?
The average planning decision time near Churchtown is 56 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 Churchtown?
The planning approval rate near Churchtown is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Churchtown?
The most common type of planning application near Churchtown is full planning applications, with 69 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Churchtown?
You can search and track planning applications near Churchtown on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.