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49 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Southport · updated daily · Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 49 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Land To The North Of Back Forest Road SouthportAwaiting decisionErection of dwellings and all associated external works including parking and landscaping, following the demolition of the existing buildingsReceived 2 Nov 2026DC/2026/01794
355 - 357 Lord Street Southport PR8 1NHAwaiting decisionListed Building Consent for the proposed reduction of the Ground Floor Commercial unit to provide ancillary space to the Proposed residential units above. Conversion of the First Floor from Commercial to 2no Residential units. Conversion of the Second and Third Floors from 1no Residential unit to 3no Residential units and all associated minor internal and external alterations.Received 29 Oct 2026DC/2026/01709
355 - 357 Lord Street Southport PR8 1NHAwaiting decisionReduction of the Ground Floor Commercial unit to provide ancillary space to the Proposed residential units above. Conversion of the First Floor from Commercial to 2no. Residential units. Conversion of the Second and Third Floors from 1no. Residential unit to 3no. Residential units and all associated minor internal and external alterations.Received 29 Oct 2026DC/2026/01708
17 - 23 Chapel Street Southport PR8 1AEAwaiting decisionChange of use of 1.no unit from the drinking establishment (Class Sui Generis) to offices (Class E).Received 20 Oct 2026DC/2026/01784
7 Albert Road Southport PR9 0LPAwaiting decisionErection of an outbuilding / garden room in the rear garden.Received 19 Oct 2026DC/2026/01777

Planning in Southport

Approved: 83%; 180 of 206 decided
Decision time: about 11 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Southport in the last 24 months, from Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Southport

Postcode districts

PR9 209 applications in the last 12 monthsPR8 351 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Southport

Southport is a vibrant seaside town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside, positioned along the picturesque West Lancashire coastal plain by the Irish Sea. Approximately 17 miles north of Liverpool and 15 miles southwest of Preston, it boasts a population of 94,421 as of the 2021 census, making it a significant hub within the Liverpool City Region and North West England. This bustling town's demographic and geographical factors may influence various planning applications and developments in the area. The town has a population of approximately 91,703 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Sefton district.

Property prices in Southport show an average sale price of £227,720, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Southport a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Southport has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Southport 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Southport, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 243 planning applications were submitted near Southport. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (93), discharge of conditions (33), advertising consent (18).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Southport?

In the last 24 months, 243 planning applications were submitted near Southport. The approval rate is 83%.

How long do planning decisions take near Southport?

The average planning decision time near Southport is 76 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 Southport?

The planning approval rate near Southport is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Southport?

The most common type of planning application near Southport is full planning applications, with 93 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Southport?

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