Marshside, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Marshside, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
About Marshside
Marshside is a suburb located on the northern edge of Southport, Merseyside, and is part of the historic parish of North Meols. Once a detached settlement, it offers a unique blend of residential and rural characteristics, making it an interesting area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £219,404 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sefton
- Parliamentary constituency: Southport
- LSOA: Sefton 002E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Marshside.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Marshside.
- 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 Marshside based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Marshside.
- - Larkfield Primary School Preston New Road Southport PR9 8PA
New fence line 2.4 meters high set back 1.2m on school grounds
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - St Patricks Catholic Primary School Radnor Drive Southport PR9 9RR
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (demolition and construction plan) on planning application referenced DC/2025/00045 approved on 09/05/2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 74 Rathmore Crescent Southport PR9 8PW
Construction of first floor flat roof extension above existing kitchen extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 129 Lytham Road Southport PR9 9UW
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed single storey rear extension, 7m wide by 3m deep. With a height of 2.6m approximately at the eaves. All materials shall match existing, following demolition
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - St Patricks Catholic Primary School Radnor Drive Southport PR9 9RR
Variation of condition 2 pursuant to planning permission DC/2025/00045 approved 09/05/2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - St Patricks Catholic Primary School Radnor Drive Southport PR9 9RR
Approval of details reserved by condition 5 (BioDiversity Enhancement Scheme) on planning application referenced DC/2025/00045 approved 09.05.25.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 48 Lytham Road Southport PR9 9TY
Prior approval submission for a proposed rear extension projecting 5.29 metres from the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse with a height of 2.60 metres at the eaves and a maximum height of 3.60 m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 71 Rathmore Crescent Southport PR9 8PN
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of new extension within that footprint to allow the kitchen to be extended into a kitchen/dining area. Construction of a side toilet and porch to t
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 43 Balmoral Drive Southport PR9 8QD
Erection of a dormer extension with a juliette balcony to the rear and alterations to roof from a hipped to a gable end.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-05-09
View full details - - 2A Longacre Southport PR9 9TB
Erection of a single storey detached outbuilding to the rear of the dwellinghouse.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 119 Shellfield Road Southport PR9 9UL
Tree Preservation Order consent to prune branches on 1.no poplar tree (Lies within TPO/2024/004)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - 167 Lytham Road Southport PR9 9UW
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear of the dwellinghouse and conversion of existing garage to habitable space.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2024-08-08
View full details - - Rear Of 6 Shellfield Road Southport PR9 9UR
Prior notification application for the change of use from industrial workshop to a dwellinghouse with associated car parking, following the partial demolition of the existing building to create a cour
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Sefton | Date: 2023-07-14
View full details - - Highways Land Marshside Road Southport PR9 9TJ
Prior notification procedure for the installation of a 18m pole including antennas, ground based apparatus and ancillary development.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Sefton | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Marshside in Merseyside
Marshside is a suburb located on the northern edge of Southport, Merseyside, and is part of the historic parish of North Meols. Once a detached settlement, it offers a unique blend of residential and rural characteristics, making it an interesting area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Marshside show an average sale price of £219,404, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Marshside a particularly low-crime area.
Marshside has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: North Meols, Churchtown, 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 Marshside includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hesketh Golf Links SSSI, Ribble Estuary SSSI; 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, Marshside 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 Marshside
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Marshside. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Marshside may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Marshside were full planning applications (17), discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 57% 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.