Hightown, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hightown, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
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.
Population: 2,020 (2021)
District: Sefton
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Area Information
- Admin district: Sefton
- Parliamentary constituency: Sefton Central
- LSOA: Sefton 021D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hightown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hightown.
- 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 Hightown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Hightown.
- - 10 Larkhill Grove Hightown L38 9ET
Erection of a single storey extension to the left and right side elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 2 Alt Road Hightown L38 0BF
Tree Preservation Order Consent for the pruning of 3.No trees (T6,T13,T14) see Health Assessment (Lies within TPO198)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 71 Mark Road Hightown L38 0BQ
Erection of a rear dormer extension and a single storey extension to the side of the dwellinghouse, following demolition of existing garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - 9 Mark Road Hightown Liverpool L38 0BG
Erection of two dormers to the front and a new balcony to flat roof of existing rear extension of the dwellinghouse.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 16 Moorhouses Hightown L38 9ER
Erection of a detached dwellinghouse with associated access and landscaping (alternative to DC/2022/01932 refused 29.3.2023).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2023-08-18
View full details - - 43 Blundell Road Hightown Liverpool L38 9EF
High Hedge Complaint
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sefton | Date: 2023-02-08
View full details - - 16 Moorhouses Hightown Liverpool L38 9ER
Approval of details reserved by Conditions 4 and 5 attached to planning permission DC/2019/00571 approved on 06/06/2019
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sefton | Date: 2022-06-22
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A brief summary of Hightown in Merseyside
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hightown a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Hightown includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sefton Coast SSSI; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Sefton Coast; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Ribble & Alt Estuaries; 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Hightown
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Hightown. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hightown may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Hightown slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hightown were full planning applications (7), tree works (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.