Sefton, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sefton, Merseyside.
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About Sefton
Sefton is a village and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside, situated on the floodplain of the River Alt, between Maghull and Great Crosby. The B5422, also known as Brickwall Lane, runs through the village, intersecting the site of Sefton Old Hall's moat, a designated National Monument. With a population that grew from 772 in 2001 to 855 in 2011, Sefton offers a unique blend of historical significance and rural charm, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications.
Population: 1,020 (2021)
District: Sefton
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Area Information
- Admin district: Sefton
- Parliamentary constituency: Sefton Central
- LSOA: Sefton 021F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sefton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sefton.
- 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 Sefton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Sefton.
- - 5 Glebe End Sefton L29 6YB
Erection of a two storey first floor extension, two storey front gable extension, second floor roof terrace at the rear, increase of overall ridge height, alterations to roof shape and chimney, two do
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 1 Glebe End Sefton Village Sefton L29 6YB
Tree Preservation Order consent for the pruning of 1no. tree (Lies within TPO5)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Sefton | Date: 2023-08-17
View full details - - 5 Stable Cottage Brickwall Green Sefton Liverpool L29 9AF
Section 211 Notice of intent to carry out tree works in Conservation Area to prune 1No. tree (lies within Sefton Village Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sefton | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Sefton in Merseyside
Sefton is a village and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside, situated on the floodplain of the River Alt, between Maghull and Great Crosby. The B5422, also known as Brickwall Lane, runs through the village, intersecting the site of Sefton Old Hall's moat, a designated National Monument. With a population that grew from 772 in 2001 to 855 in 2011, Sefton offers a unique blend of historical significance and rural charm, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,020 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sefton district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sefton a particularly low-crime area.
Sefton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lunt Village, Sefton Village, 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.
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Planning Activity in Sefton
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Sefton.
The most common application types near Sefton were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.