Formby, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Formby, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · Town
Planning applications in Formby are administered by Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Formby
Formby is a vibrant town and civil parish located within the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton in Merseyside, England. Known for its picturesque coastal scenery and proximity to nature reserves, it presents a unique setting for various planning applications, appealing to both residential and commercial developers.
Population: 22,119 (2021)
District: Sefton
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Area Information
- Admin district: Sefton
- Parliamentary constituency: Sefton Central
- LSOA: Sefton 013C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Formby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Formby.
- 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 Formby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
50 planning applications found near Formby.
- DC/2026/01111 - 11A Freshfield Road Formby L37 3JA
Alterations to the existing front boundary treatment, including the erection of a 1.8m high boundary wall and associated gates.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-07-01 - DC/2026/01052 - 14 St Georges Road Formby L37 3HH
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear and storm porch to the front of the dwellinghouse.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-06-19 - - 14 St Georges Road Formby L37 3HH
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear and storm porch to the front of the dwellinghouse.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - DC/2026/00938 - First Floor Troutbeck House 27 Brows Lane Formby L37 4HS
Change of use of first floor from Commercial Office Use Class (E) to a Sports Bar Use Class (Sui Generis)
Status: Undecided | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-06-03 - DC/2026/00902 - 4 Barkfield Avenue Formby L37 3JD
Construction of single storey rear extension projecting various distances from the rear elevation faces. Pitched roof with central glazed gable feature and 2 sets of bi-folding doors leading to the re
Status: Undecided | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-05-26 - DC/2026/00882 - 68 Freshfield Road Formby L37 7BQ
Certificate of lawfulness for the existing Ancillary Detached gardens buildings adjacent to the Norther boundary, within the building curtilage used for garden storage and ancillary uses for enjoyment
Status: Undecided | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-05-21 - - 68 Freshfield Road Formby L37 7BQ
Certificate of lawfulness for the existing Ancillary Detached gardens buildings adjacent to the Norther boundary, within the building curtilage used for garden storage and ancillary uses for enjoyment
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - DC/2026/00802 - 18 Freshfield Road Formby L37 3HN
Proposed ground floor extension to the rear and side elevation
Status: Undecided | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-05-11 - - 139 Lonsdale Road Formby L37 3HF
Single storey rear side and front extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-05-04
View full details - - Formby Swimming Pool Elbow Lane Formby L37 4AB
A single storey extension to the existing fitness suite for Formby pool trust along with additional parking and tree planting in line with the increase in facilities on site.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 1A Chapel Lane Formby L37 4DN
Erection of an outbuilding for storage within the rear yard of the premises (Retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 89 Church Road Formby L37 3NB
Alteration of existing conservatory to orangery including glazing removal and new walls and roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 21 Graburn Road Formby L37 3PA
Single storey extension to side and rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - The Cloisters Halsall Lane Formby
Prior notification application for the conversion of the existing gym to 10 no. self-contained apartments (Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 17 Dukes Way Formby L37 4AX
Erection of a single storey side/rear extension after demolition of the existing conservatory together with a bay window extension to the front elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 50 Halsall Lane Formby L37 3NW
Single storey rear extension to existing dwellinghouse.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 14 Gores Lane Formby L37 3NY
Erection of a two storey side extension after demolition of garage and external rear alteration
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 3 Holmfield Park Formby L37 3RB
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear elevation following demolition of existing conservatory, dormer extension above existing garage, external alterations to front and render to all the e
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 19 College Avenue Formby L37 3JL
Tree preservation order for the crown reduction up to 3M for 1. No Tree (T1) (TPO/2023/002).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 6 Gores Lane Formby L37 3NY
Erection of two storey extension and a detached double garage to the rear of the dwellinghouse following the demolition of the existing rear porch and outbuildings
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-01-30
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A brief summary of Formby in Merseyside
Formby is a vibrant town and civil parish located within the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton in Merseyside, England. Known for its picturesque coastal scenery and proximity to nature reserves, it presents a unique setting for various planning applications, appealing to both residential and commercial developers. The Town has a population of approximately 22,119 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sefton district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Formby a particularly low-crime area.
Formby has one conservation area within its boundaries: Green Lane. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Formby includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sefton Coast SSSI; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Sefton Coast. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Formby 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 Formby
In the last 24 months, 119 planning applications were submitted near Formby. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Formby.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Formby were full planning applications (65), tree works (9), outline applications (8). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 93 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
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