Search Hightown planning applications
19 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Hightown · updated daily · Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 4 North Dunes Hightown L38 0BSAwaiting decisionCertificate of lawfulness for the existing wooden standalone garden room.Received 9 Oct 2026DC/2026/01248
- 7 Thornbeck Avenue Hightown L38 0BDAwaiting decisionProposed ground floor rear elevation extension.Received 8 Oct 2026DC/2026/01681
- Juandra Blundell Road Hightown L38 9EEApprovedSingle story rear extension to existing dwelling.Received 28 Aug 2026Decided 19 Oct 2026DC/2026/01455
- 38 Blundell Road Hightown L38 9EQApprovedErection of a single-storey extension to the rear and detached brick built storage shed to the rear of the garden.Received 21 Jul 2026Decided 10 Sep 2026DC/2026/01235
- 37 Mark Road Hightown L38 0BGAwaiting decisionErection of single storey front, side and rear extensions, loft conversion with dormer and alterations to the roof, with the installation of a balcony to the rear of the property and alterations to boundary treatment to include composite fencing, render finish wall and posts, and composite gates to driveway.Householder applicationReceived 2 Jul 2026DC/2026/01115
Planning in Hightown
- Approved
- 94%
- 17 of 18 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Hightown in the last 24 months, from Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Hightown
Postcode districts
L38 19 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
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About Hightown
Hightown is a picturesque village and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside, situated between Liverpool and Southport, approximately 8 miles north of Liverpool city centre. Nestled along the coast where the River Alt meets the sea, Hightown features a notable pumping station built in 1972 to address local flooding concerns. The area is also home to the Altcar Rifle Range, a historic Territorial Army base established in 1860, making it a unique location for those exploring planning applications in this coastal community. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,020 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sefton district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Hightown area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Hightown a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Hightown has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hightown 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.
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In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Hightown. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (9), listed building and heritage (2), tree works (2).