Search Fiddler's Ferry planning applications
17 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Fiddler's Ferry · updated daily · Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Only 8 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Sewage Disposal Works Marine Drive Southport PR9 9YLApprovedNon-Material Amendment to planning permission DC/2025/01855 approved 16/04/2026 to replace the approved drawings under condition 2 to allow for the erection of a blower building and MCC kiosk as separate structures as opposed to one combined buildingReceived 8 Oct 2026Decided 22 Oct 2026DC/2026/01675
- Hey Farm 34 Water Lane Southport PR9 8JJApprovedProposed new drop kerb for vehicle accessReceived 9 Sep 2026Decided 2 Nov 2026DC/2026/01509
- 36 The Pastures Southport PR9 8RHAwaiting decisionCertificate of lawfulness for the Proposed part-time use of an existing garden outbuilding (log cabin) as a 1-to-1 hair salon, operated solely by the resident.Received 9 Sep 2026DC/2026/01437
- 2 Kingston Crescent Southport PR9 9YJApprovedErection of a porch extension and external alterations to the front elevation and new driveway with paved landscaping and dropped kerb.Received 18 Aug 2026Decided 13 Oct 2026DC/2026/01385
- 169 Preston New Road Southport PR9 8NSApprovedErection of dormer to rear to allow new staircase access to existing flat above, alterations to side elevation and re-roof single storey rear buildingReceived 10 Jul 2026Decided 16 Sep 2026DC/2026/01173
Planning in Fiddler's Ferry
- Approved
- 95%
- 21 of 22 decided
- Decision time
- about 12 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Fiddler's Ferry in the last 24 months, from Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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PR9 209 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
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About Fiddler's Ferry
Fiddler's Ferry, located in the Borough of Warrington, Cheshire, is the site of a decommissioned coal-fired power station that was operational from 1971 until its closure on 31 March 2020. With a generating capacity of 1,989 megawatts, the station sourced water from the River Mersey and was managed by several companies post-privatisation in 1990, including SSE Thermal from 2004 to 2022. In July 2022, the site was acquired by Peel NRE, presenting potential opportunities for future development and planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Fiddler's Ferry show an average sale price of £227,720, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Fiddler's Ferry 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 (May 2026). This makes Fiddler's Ferry a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Fiddler's Ferry has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fiddler's Ferry 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, 25 planning applications were submitted near Fiddler's Ferry. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (6), outline applications (3), tree works (1).