Search Melling planning applications
16 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Melling · updated daily · Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 18 Melling Lane Maghull L31 3DGAwaiting decisionErection of four dwellings and associated access road.Received 26 Oct 2026DC/2026/01821
- 33 Melling Lane Maghull L31 3DGAwaiting decisionProposed erection of two storey bay and extension of main roof over bay at front, outer skin of front elevation brickwork rebuilt and single story extension/canopy at front, single storey extension at rear and flat roof at side replaced with pitched roof.Received 9 Oct 2026DC/2026/01686
- 5 Melling Lane Maghull L31 3DGAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing derelict bungalow and erection of 2.5 storey dwellinghouse and new boundary wall to front elevation.Received 16 Sep 2026DC/2026/01540
- Land South Of 119 Rock Lane MellingAwaiting decisionMaterial change of use of land to use as a residential caravan site comprising 5 Gypsy/Traveller pitches, each containing a single static caravan/mobile home, together with erection of communal dayroom and renewal of hardstanding.Received 17 Aug 2026DC/2026/01195
- 3 Grange Park Maghull L31 3DPApprovedErection of a two storey extension to the side/rear following the demolition of existing outrigger.Received 12 Aug 2026Decided 6 Oct 2026DC/2026/01353
Planning in Melling
- Approved
- 92%
- 24 of 25 decided
- Decision time
- about 16 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Melling in the last 24 months, from Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Melling
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L31 202 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 Melling
Melling is a village and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside, with a population of 3,493 as of the 2011 Census. It features community amenities such as a public house and the churches of St Thomas and the Holy Rood. The nearby area of Waddicar is largely considered part of Melling and is governed by the local parish council, which operates from Melling Primary School, making it an important focal point for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,358 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sefton district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Melling 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 Melling a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Melling 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, 31 planning applications were submitted near Melling. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 109 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (4), amendments (2).