Garston, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Garston, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
About Garston
Garston is a vibrant district within Liverpool, Merseyside, situated on the eastern banks of the River Mersey. Historically part of Lancashire, it is bordered by the suburbs of Aigburth, Allerton, and Speke, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and developments. The district's strategic location and surrounding amenities contribute to its appeal for residential and commercial projects.
District: Liverpool
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Area Information
- Admin district: Liverpool
- Parliamentary constituency: Liverpool Garston
- LSOA: Liverpool 056C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Garston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Garston.
- 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 Garston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Garston.
- - The Derby Public House Russell Street, Liverpool, L19 1RJ
To erect new boundary to front and side with associated hard and soft landscaping works to front, bike and bin stores to side, infilling of existing lightwell, re-instatement of windows and other mino
Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Former Garston Public Baths Speke Road, Garston, Liverpool, L19 2JX
Planning application to vary condition 2 attached to planning ref 19F/2522 (To erect 3no blocks of 3/4 storey buildings to provide 74 no residential units and 6no ground floor retail units with associ
Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Former Garston Public Baths Speke Road, Garston, Liverpool, L19 2JX
Planning application to vary condition 2 attached to planning ref 19F/2522 (To erect 3no blocks of 3/4 storey buildings to provide 74 no residential units and 6no ground floor retail units with associ
Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Former Garston Public Baths Speke Road, Garston, Liverpool, L19 2JX
To erect a new electric substation.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 16 Matchwood Close, Liverpool, L19 8DA
To erect single storey rear extension, extend existing front porch with garage conversion and fenestration alterations following demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 1 Hartington Road, Garston, Liverpool, L19 6PH
Application for a certificate of proposed lawful development to erect single storey side extension following the demolition of the existing single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 37 Highbank Drive, Liverpool, L19 5PE
Retrospective application - to erect single storey extension at rear following removal of conservatory
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - Garston Adventure Playground Bowden Road, Liverpool, L19 1QP
Section 73 planning application to vary condition 2 and 3 and to remove condition 4 attached to planning ref 23F/0951 (To erect a single storey extension to side, replacement porch, apply thermal rend
Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2024-08-18
View full details - - Site At Speke Road, Liverpool, L19 2JZ
To discharge condition 18 (Drainage) attached to planning ref 19F/2522.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2024-08-08
View full details - - 1 Cardwell Road, Liverpool, L19 6PP
Application for Certificate of Existing Lawful Development for 11 Bed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) - Sui Generis.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2024-05-17
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A brief summary of Garston in Merseyside
Garston is a vibrant district within Liverpool, Merseyside, situated on the eastern banks of the River Mersey. Historically part of Lancashire, it is bordered by the suburbs of Aigburth, Allerton, and Speke, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and developments. The district's strategic location and surrounding amenities contribute to its appeal for residential and commercial projects. It sits within the Liverpool district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Garston a particularly low-crime area.
Garston has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Garston includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Mersey Estuary SSSI; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Mersey Estuary; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Mersey Estuary. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Garston
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Garston. Of these, 38% were approved.
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 Garston.
The most common application types near Garston were full planning applications (15), outline applications (6), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.