Freshfield, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Freshfield, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
About Freshfield
Freshfield is a northern area of Formby within the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside. It lacks distinct political representation and is integrated into the two council wards that comprise Formby, reflecting a seamless connection to the town. This integration may influence planning applications, as developments in Freshfield are assessed in the broader context of Formby's governance.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Sefton
- Parliamentary constituency: Sefton Central
- LSOA: Sefton 015C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Freshfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Freshfield.
- 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 Freshfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Freshfield.
- - 90 Gores Lane Formby L37 7DF
Erection of 1no. additional Padel court with floodlights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 53D Paradise Lane Formby L37 7DU
Tree preservation order for the pollarding to previous point for 1.No Silver Birch Tree, crown reduction by 25% for 3.No Sycamore trees (T2,3,4), repollarding to points of previous pruning for 1.No Si
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 6 Canterbury Close Formby L37 7HY
Tree preservation order for the pruning to fence line of 2.No Sycamore Trees (T48, T49) and to reduce height by one third for 1.No Beech tree (T49) (TPO52).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Land To The East And West Of West Lane Formby L37 7AZ
Approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Remediation strategy) and 4 (Pollutant strategy) attached to planning permission DC/2025/01918 approved 26/02/2026.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 5 St Annes Close Formby L37 7AX
Single storey extension to side and rear of existing dwellinghouse and porch to front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 1 West Lane Formby L37 7AY
Erection of a dormer extension and external alterations to existing detached double garage and conversion to a 1 bedroom residential dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 33 Stanley Road Formby L37 7AN
Proposed ground floor rear elevation extension following demolition of existing rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 1 College Avenue Formby L37 1LE
Tree preservation order for the felling of 1.No Beech Tree (T1) (TPO14).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 12 Grange Lane Formby L37 7BR
Erection of first floor extension to the side and rear, alterations to side and rear elevations, alterations to existing roof structure and installation of 4no rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 103 Gores Lane Formby L37 7AH
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) on planning application referenced DC/2024/00789 approved on 29/8/2024
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Land To The East And West Of West Lane Formby L37 7AZ
Approval of details reserved by condition 9 (detailed scheme of highway works) attached to planning permission DC/2023/01277 approved on 22/05/2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Land To The East And West Of West Lane Formby L37 7AZ
Approval of details reserved by condition 27 (Tree Pits) attached to planning permission DC/2023/01277 approved on 22/05/2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Land To The East And West Of West Lane Formby L37 7AZ
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Preliminary Site Investigation), 4 (Scope of SI works) and 5 (Remediation Strategy) on planning application referenced DC/2023/01277 approved on 22/05/2025
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 31 Argarmeols Road Formby L37 7BX
Part single, part two storey extension to the rear of the existing dwellinghouse and detached garden room and alterations to the existing Juliette balconies to replace the existing railings with glass
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 3 Fishermans Close Formby L37 1XX
Erection of a single storey extension to the side and rear elevations following the demolition of outbuilding and the erection of a timber shed in the rear garden
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - Land To The East And West Of West Lane Formby L37 7AZ
Discharge of condition 7 (Archaeological Evaluation Report) attached to planning DC/2023/01277 approved 22/05/2025
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 49 Brewery Lane Formby L37 7DY
Single storey extension to the side, conversion of the existing conservatory to an orangery to the rear and a two storey extension to the front of the property.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - Land To The East And West Of West Lane Formby L37 7AZ
Approval of details reserved by conditions 6 (CEMP) and 8 (HIGHWAYS) on planning application referenced DC/2023/01277 approved on 10/12/2021
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-07-21
View full details - - 48 Timms Lane Formby L37 7DN
Erection of a single storey wrap around extension with 4m projection at the rear.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 10 Canterbury Close Formby L37 7HY
Approval of details reserved by condition 1 (completion of installation) attached to planning permission DC/2024/01414 approved 25/03/2025
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-04-28
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A brief summary of Freshfield in Merseyside
Freshfield is a northern area of Formby within the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside. It lacks distinct political representation and is integrated into the two council wards that comprise Formby, reflecting a seamless connection to the town. This integration may influence planning applications, as developments in Freshfield are assessed in the broader context of Formby's governance.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Freshfield a particularly low-crime area.
Freshfield 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 Freshfield includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sefton Coast SSSI; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Sefton Coast; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Ribble & Alt Estuaries. 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, Freshfield 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 Freshfield
In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near Freshfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Freshfield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Freshfield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Freshfield were full planning applications (28), discharge of conditions (11), tree works (5). Full planning applications account for 61% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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