How long do planning decisions take near Melling?

The average planning decision time near Melling is 60 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 Melling?

The planning approval rate near Melling is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Melling?

The most common type of planning application near Melling is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Melling?

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Melling, Merseyside Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Melling, Merseyside.

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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.

Population: 3,358 (2021)

District: Sefton

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Area Information

Admin district: Sefton
Parliamentary constituency: Sefton Central
LSOA: Sefton 020C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Melling.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Melling.

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 Melling based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Melling.

- Land West Of Rock Lane Rock Lane Melling
Approval of details reserved by condition 4 attached to planning permission DC/2022/02372 allowed on appeal ref: APP/M4320/W/23/3326544 dated 16.05.2024.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Sefton | Date: 2024-09-13
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- Vacant Site Adjacent To 5 Rock Mount Rock Mount Melling L31 1EN
Erection of 2 No. dwellinghouses
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Melling in Merseyside

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Melling a particularly low-crime area.

Melling has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Damfield Lane. 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.

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Planning Activity in Melling

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Melling. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Melling.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Melling slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Melling were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (3), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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