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Planning in Little Altcar

Approved
96%
76 of 78 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Little Altcar in the last 24 months, from Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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About Little Altcar

Little Altcar is a village and civil parish located in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside, within the historic county of Lancashire. Nestled on the West Lancashire Coastal Plain, it is part of the built-up area of Formby and had a population of 910 according to the 2011 Census, up from 892 in 2001. This small community may offer planning opportunities for developers and investors looking to engage with the area's growth and development potential. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,044 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sefton district.

Property prices in Little Altcar show an average sale price of £197,399, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Little Altcar 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Little Altcar, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 90 planning applications were submitted near Little Altcar. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (47), tree works (5), discharge of conditions (5).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Little Altcar?
In the last 24 months, 90 planning applications were submitted near Little Altcar. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Little Altcar?
The average planning decision time near Little Altcar is 61 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Little Altcar?
The planning approval rate near Little Altcar is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Little Altcar?
The most common type of planning application near Little Altcar is full planning applications, with 47 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Little Altcar?
You can search and track planning applications near Little Altcar on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.