How long do planning decisions take near Melling Mount?

The average planning decision time near Melling Mount is 28 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 Mount?

The planning approval rate near Melling Mount is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Melling Mount?

The most common type of planning application near Melling Mount is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Melling Mount?

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Melling Mount, Merseyside Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Melling Mount, Merseyside.

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About Melling Mount

Melling is a village and civil parish located in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside, with a population that grew from 2,810 in 2001 to 3,493 by 2011. The area features key amenities including a public house and the churches of St Thomas and the Holy Rood. Most of Melling's residents are in Waddicar, which is considered part of Melling and is supported by a parish council based at the local Melling Primary School, making it a significant area for planning applications.

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Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Melling Mount.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Mount based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Melling Mount.

- Pear Tree Inn Prescot Road Melling L31 1AP
Change of use from a former restaurant to a children's nursery including a single storey extension to the rear and alterations to side elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-04-13
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A brief summary of Melling Mount in Merseyside

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

Melling Mount has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Mount

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Melling Mount. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 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 Mount.

The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Melling Mount were full planning applications (3), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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