Formby, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Formby, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · Town
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 016C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
37 planning applications found near Formby.
- - 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 32 Chapel Lane Formby L37 4DU
Advertisement consent for the display of 1 no. internally illuminated fascia sign, 1 no. non illuminated fascia sign and 1 no. internally illuminated projection sign.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 32 Chapel Lane Formby L37 4DU
Proposed replacement shopfront, and installation of x6 condenser units to rear elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of 19 College Avenue Formby Liverpool L37 3JL
Approval of conditions 6 (Landscaping Scheme) reserved by application DC/2023/02182 approved on 20/09/2023.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 24A Old Town Lane Formby L37 3HP
Proposed Single Storey Extension to Front and Side of Dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 4 Lonsdale Road Formby L37 3HG
Erection of a two storey extension to side, rebuild of front extension/porch, demolition and rebuild of rear single storey extension to be replaced with a part flat and part pitched roof extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 75A Lonsdale Road Formby L37 3HE
Variation of condition 2 pursuant to planning permission DC/2025/01058 approved 19.08.2025 to allow amendments to approved drawings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Our Ladys Convent School Lane Formby L37 3LW
Listed Building Consent for the erection of a 2m high close board timber fence with associated landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 4 Orms Way Formby L37 3HX
Construction of a wraparound rear and side extension. Alterations to the existing roofline and full render of the whole house.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 151 Lonsdale Road Formby L37 3HF
Proposed part single/ part two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and creation of new porch.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-10-23
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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, 77 planning applications were submitted near Formby. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 55 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 (53), discharge of conditions (8), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 69% 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, 75 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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