Hillside, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hillside, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hillside are administered by Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hillside
Hillside is a charming residential suburb of Southport, Merseyside, nestled adjacent to Birkdale. This area, which became part of Southport in 1912, derives its name from the historic Hill Side building, marked on early maps. Notably, the former Birkdale station was located in Hillside, at the intersection of Dunkirk Road and Dover Road, adding to its historical significance. The remnants of Hillside Farm can still be found on the Hillside Golf Course, connecting the suburb's past to its present.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Sefton
- Parliamentary constituency: Southport
- LSOA: Sefton 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hillside.
- 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 Hillside based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
40 planning applications found near Hillside.
- - 33 Carnarvon Road Birkdale PR8 4SE
A single-storey rear extension, loft conversion incorporating a rear box dormer and front dormer window, detached single garage, and associated external alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - DC/2026/01073 - 33 Carnarvon Road Birkdale PR8 4SE
A single-storey rear extension, loft conversion incorporating a rear box dormer and front dormer window, detached single garage, and associated external alterations.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-06-24 - DC/2026/00956 - 54 Lynton Drive Birkdale PR8 4QQ
Erection of single storey rear extension, following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-06-05 - - Land North East Of Rear Including 34 Lynton Road Birkdale
Non Material Amendment to Planning Permission Ref: DC/2022/00242 minor changes to Condition no. 6 relating to the approved Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 39 Dunkirk Road Birkdale PR8 4RQ
Prior approval submission for a proposed rear extension projecting 5.0 metres from the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse with a height of 3.20 metres at the eaves and a maximum height of 3.25 me
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - DC/2026/00891 - 39 Dunkirk Road Birkdale PR8 4RQ
Prior approval submission for a proposed rear extension projecting 5.0 metres from the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse with a height of 3.20 metres at the eaves and a maximum height of 3.25 me
Status: Undecided | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-05-26 - DC/2026/00847 - Dental Surgery 283 Liverpool Road Birkdale PR8 4PL
Erection of single storey extension to rear of dwelling practice, new detached outbuilding as staff room and reinstatement of boundary fence
Status: Undecided | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-05-22 - DC/2026/00878 - 8 Hartley Crescent Birkdale PR8 4SG
Attic conversion with raised ridge to west gable element and dormer roof extensions.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-05-21 - - 8 Hartley Crescent Birkdale PR8 4SG
Attic conversion with raised ridge to west gable element and dormer roof extensions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - DC/2026/00813 - 46 Arundel Road Birkdale PR8 3DQ
Demolition of existing single-storey outrigger and erection of new part two-storey and part single-storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-05-12 - - 29 Kirklees Road Birkdale PR8 4RB
Proposed single storey extension to rear following the demolition of existing garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Land North East Of Rear Including 34 Lynton Road Birkdale
Non-material amendment to planning permission DC/2022/00242 approved 17/10/2025 for minor changes to Condition no. 7 relating to the approved Construction Traffic Management Plan
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 14 Breeze Road Birkdale PR8 2HG
Non-material amendment to planning permission DC/2025/00810 approved 18/11/2025 to include an infill section between the garage and front reception room to the ground and first floor and include a rea
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 35 Cardigan Road Birkdale PR8 4SF
Loft conversion to provide additional bedroom and ensuite
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 7 Kirklees Road Birkdale PR8 4RB
Tree preservation order for the crown reduction by 25% for 1.No Poplar tree (T1) (TPO153).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 58 St Johns Road Birkdale PR8 4JP
Extension to rear and side of a dwelling house, after demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Greenbank High School Hastings Road Birkdale PR8 2LT
Phased demolition of existing school buildings and erection of new secondary school building (part three-storey, part two-storey, part single-storey) alongside supporting sports facilities, car parkin
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 77 Trafalgar Road Birkdale PR8 2NJ
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Obscure Screen Details) attached to planning permission DC/2025/01229 approved on 28.01.2026
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Land North East Of Rear Including 34 Lynton Road Birkdale
Non Material Amendment to Planning Permission Ref: DC/2022/00242 approved 17/10/2025 to allow for minor changes to floor plans and elevations of approved apartment building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Land North East Of Rear Including 34 Lynton Road Birkdale
Non Material Amendment to Planning Permission Ref: DC/2022/00242 approved 17/10/2025 to allow for minor changes to materials of approved elevations for Oakwood Homes House Types K & K1 and minor revis
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-03-13
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A brief summary of Hillside in Merseyside
Hillside is a charming residential suburb of Southport, Merseyside, nestled adjacent to Birkdale. This area, which became part of Southport in 1912, derives its name from the historic Hill Side building, marked on early maps. Notably, the former Birkdale station was located in Hillside, at the intersection of Dunkirk Road and Dover Road, adding to its historical significance. The remnants of Hillside Farm can still be found on the Hillside Golf Course, connecting the suburb's past to its present.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hillside a particularly low-crime area.
Hillside has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Birkdale Park, Gloucester Road, Birkdale Village, West Birkdale, No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Hillside includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sefton Coast SSSI; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Sefton Coast; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Ribble & Alt Estuaries; 2 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, Hillside 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 Hillside
In the last 24 months, 65 planning applications were submitted near Hillside. Of these, 62% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
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 Hillside.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Hillside were full planning applications (29), outline applications (9), amendments (9). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 54 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Birkdale planning applications
- Ainsdale planning applications
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- Shirdley Hill planning applications
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- Southport planning applications
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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.