Old Swan, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Old Swan, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
Planning applications in Old Swan are administered by Liverpool City Council. View the full Liverpool City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Old Swan
Old Swan is a vibrant eastern neighbourhood of Liverpool, Merseyside, situated near Knotty Ash, Stoneycroft, Broadgreen, Fairfield, and Wavertree. As of the 2011 Census, it boasts a population of 16,461, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and development projects.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Liverpool
- Parliamentary constituency: Liverpool West Derby
- LSOA: Liverpool 016C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Old Swan.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old Swan.
- 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 Old Swan based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Old Swan.
- - Pavement Outside Home Bargains Prescot Road , L13 5XE
To install 20m high 5G telecommunications mast with associated equipment cabins .
Type: Telecoms | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - 8 Woodchurch Road, Liverpool, L13 3EB
Application for Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development to use the premises as a 3-6 persons HMO (Use Class C4) and to erect a rear dormer extension
Type: Outline | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - 7 Broad Green Road, Liverpool, L13 5SD
Application for prior approval change of use of the upper floor from commercial use (Use Class E) to 1no. flat (Use Class C3)
Type: Amendment | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 52 Sandstone Road East, Liverpool, L13 6QZ
To carry out tree works in a conservation area
Type: Trees | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 115 Derby Lane, Liverpool, L13 6QF
To erect a single storey extension to rear with pitched roof
Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 641 Prescot Road, Old Swan, Liverpool, L13 5XD
To install no. 2 external TV Monitors
Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Santander, 537 - 539 Prescot Road, Old Swan, Liverpool, L13 5YJ
To display no. 2 internally illuminated projecting signs and no. 2 internally illuminated fascia signs
Type: Advertising | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - St Brendans Presbytery, 27 Crofton Road, Liverpool, L13 5UJ
Planning application to vary condition 2 and 3 attached to planning ref 05F/2484 (To change use of premises to offices, including various external alterations) so as to change the wording to condition
Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 14 Derby Lane, Liverpool, L13 3DL
Application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development to use the premise as a 3-6 person HMO (Use Class C4)
Type: Outline | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 533-535 Prescot Road, Old Swan, Liverpool, L13 5UR
To install shopfront to front and side and install extraction flue to rear
Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 533-535 Prescot Road, Old Swan, Liverpool, L13 5UR
To display no. 1 internally illuminated fascia sign and no. 1 internally illuminated projecting sign
Type: Advertising | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 623 Prescot Road, Old Swan, Liverpool, L13 5XA
To display 1 no. internally illuminated projecting/hanging sign.
Type: Advertising | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Basement Flat, 16 Greenfield Road, Liverpool, L13 3BN
Application for Certificate of Existing Lawful Development to use the basement flat as a dwellinghouse (Use class C3)
Type: Outline | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Land Outside 648a Prescot Rd, Liverpool, L13 5XE
To install 1no. communications Kiosk with Integrated digital screen and integrated defibrillator.
Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Land Outside 648a Prescot Rd, Liverpool, L13 5XE
To install 1no. communications Kiosk with Integrated digital screen and integrated defibrillator.
Type: Advertising | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Flat 1, 1 Derwent Square, Liverpool, L13 6QT
To carry out tree works
Type: Trees | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 527 Prescot Road, Old Swan, Liverpool, L13 5UR
Part retrospective application to display 1no. externally illuminated fascia sign and 2no. non-illuminated display boards
Type: Advertising | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 21 Dundale Road, Liverpool, L13 5TP
To erect two storey extension to side and to replace existing door with window at rear.
Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 38 Derwent Road East, Liverpool, L13 6QR
**Amended Description** Application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development to change the use of a property from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a children's home (Use Class C2), for a maxi
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2025-11-29
View full details - - 62 Brookland Road West, Liverpool, L13 3BQ
Application for a certificate of proposed lawful development for no. 3 rooflights and no. 1 window to front of basement in connection with the use of the premises as a 3-6 person HMO (Use Class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2025-09-29
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A brief summary of Old Swan in Merseyside
Old Swan is a vibrant eastern neighbourhood of Liverpool, Merseyside, situated near Knotty Ash, Stoneycroft, Broadgreen, Fairfield, and Wavertree. As of the 2011 Census, it boasts a population of 16,461, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and development projects.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Old Swan a particularly low-crime area.
Old Swan 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Old Swan 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 Old Swan
In the last 24 months, 61 planning applications were submitted near Old Swan. Of these, 33% were approved.
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 Old Swan.
The most common application types near Old Swan were full planning applications (23), tree works (12), outline applications (10). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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