Freshfield, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Freshfield, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
Planning applications in Freshfield are administered by Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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 013D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
43 planning applications found near Freshfield.
- DC/2026/01094 - 90 Gores Lane Formby L37 7DF
Tree preservation order for the Reduction of secondary and tertiary branches reduced back by 1m from 1 Group of trees (G1) (TPO20).
Status: Undecided | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-07-03 - DC/2026/01058 - 9 Grange Lane Formby L37 7BR
Tree preservation order for the felling of 1.No sycamore tree (TPO16)
Status: Undecided | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-06-22 - - 33 Victoria Road Formby L37 7DH
Tree preservation order for the crown reduction by 20% for 1.No Beech Tree (T1) .
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - DC/2026/01054 - 33 Victoria Road Formby L37 7DH
Tree preservation order for the crown reduction by 20% for 1.No Beech Tree (T1) .
Status: Undecided | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-06-19 - - Land To The East And West Of West Lane Formby L37 7AZ
Discharge of condition 21 (Landscape management plan) attached to planning permission DC/2025/01918 approved on 20/05/2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - DC/2026/01012 - Land To The East And West Of West Lane Formby L37 7AZ
Discharge of condition 21 (Landscape management plan) attached to planning permission DC/2025/01918 approved on 20/05/2025.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-06-15 - - Land To The East And West Of West Lane Formby L37 7AZ
Discharge of condition 18 (Drainage management and maintenance plan) attached to planning permission DC/2025/01918 approved on 26/02/2026.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - DC/2026/01002 - Land To The East And West Of West Lane Formby L37 7AZ
Discharge of condition 18 (Drainage management and maintenance plan) attached to planning permission DC/2025/01918 approved on 26/02/2026.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-06-12 - DC/2026/00957 - 7B Victoria Buildings Victoria Road Formby L37 7DB
The proposal is for the change of use of an existing retail unit (Class E(a)) to a tattoo studio (Class E), involving the relocation of an established tattoo business. The use will comprise the provis
Status: Undecided | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-06-10 - - 7B Victoria Buildings Victoria Road Formby L37 7DB
Change of use of an existing retail unit (Class E(a)) to a tattoo studio (Class E).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - Land To The East And West Of West Lane Formby L37 7AZ
Advertisement consent for the display of 24 no. Redrow Flag poles (9 no. flag poles located on West Parcel & 15 no. flag poles located on East Parcel), 1 no. V-stack board, 1 no. flat stack board and
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - DC/2026/00933 - 1 Mersey Avenue Formby L37 7BS
Single storey rear extension to ground floor and dormer extensions to side and rear of first floor.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-06-02 - - 1 Mersey Avenue Formby L37 7BS
Single storey rear extension to ground floor and dormer extensions to side and rear of first floor.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - DC/2026/00915 - 79 & 79A Gores Lane Formby L37 7DE
Erection of 2no. ground floor rear extensions to the commercial element in order to make provision for a hair salon with secondary beauty treatment together with re-modelling of the first floor flat a
Status: Undecided | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-05-29 - - Land To The East And West Of West Lane Formby L37 7AZ
Approval of details reserved by condition 20 (acoustic barrier) attached to planning permission DC/2025/01918 approved 26/02/2026.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - DC/2026/00791 - Land To The East And West Of West Lane Formby L37 7AZ
Approval of details reserved by condition 20 (acoustic barrier) attached to planning permission DC/2025/01918 approved 26/02/2026.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-05-08 - - Land To The East And West Of West Lane Formby L37 7AZ
Approval of details reserved by condition 5 (CEMP) on planning application referenced DC/2025/01918 approved on 26/02/2026.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 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 - - 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
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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, 80 planning applications were submitted near Freshfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 57 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 (34), discharge of conditions (15), tree works (7). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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