Southport, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Southport, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · Town
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.
Population: 91,703 (2011)
District: Sefton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £219,404 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Lancashire
- Parliamentary constituency: Southport
- LSOA: West Lancashire 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Southport.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Southport.
- 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 Southport based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
55 planning applications found near Southport.
- - 1B Castle Street Southport
Variation of condition 3 pursuant to planning permission DC/2025/00235 approved 06/05/2025 to allow a further 6-month period for the completion of the works
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Parklands Lodge Care Home 80 Park Road Southport PR9 9JL
Certificate of lawfulness for the existing installation of Solar PV system
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Flat 1 54 Park Road Southport PR9 9JB
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed ramp to front elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Leyland Mansions 18 Leyland Road Southport PR9 9JQ
Erection of 3 single garages
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 35 Leyland Road Southport PR9 9JG
Single storey extension to rear of dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Wardens Flat Homesands House Park Road Southport PR9 9JU
Change of use of Housing Manager's Flat to be used as an age-restricted dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Fireguard Uk European House 28 - 30 Hall Street Southport
Installation of 41no. Air Source Heat Pumps on the external faces of a block of flats.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-12-18
View full details - - 91 Windsor Road Southport PR9 9BX
Proposed single storey rear extension and raised patio area
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - Pavement Adjacent To Sandown Court Albert Road Southport PR9 0HF
Advertisement consent for the display of 2no. digital 75" LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Pavement Adjacent To Sandown Court Albert Road Southport PR9 0HF
The installation of 1no. BT Street Hub and removal of associated BT payphones.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 52 Park Road Southport PR9 9JB
Erection of a single storey rear extension to Hesketh Grange to provide a further 2no. two bedroom apartments, creation of 2no. car parking spaces to the front and a parking space and cycle stand at t
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 42 Manchester Road Southport PR9 9AZ
Demolition of existing bay window and erection of new traditional window bay
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-08-20
View full details - - 42 Gordon Street Southport PR9 0LY
Erection of a first floor extension to the rear of the dwellinghouse, following the demolition of existing first floor conservatory.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-07-09
View full details - - 2A Queens Road Southport PR9 9HN
Change of use of the ground floor from a car showroom (Sui Generis) to 3 no. Class E(d) units, alterations to the North East elevation and the installation of a ventilation grille to the north west el
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-06-10
View full details - - 14 Leyland Road Southport PR9 9JQ
Erection of a ground floor extension and erection of a basement extension and new steps to the rear of the dwellinghouse following the removal of existing steps and terrace
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-04-30
View full details - - 29A Alexandra Road Southport PR9 9HA
Replacement of existing corrugated sheet garage roof with new concrete tile roof including altering roof pitch and increasing height of parapet wall to front elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-04-22
View full details - - 60 Windsor Road Southport PR9 9DB
Erection of a single storey rear extension following the demolition of existing outrigger, a dormer extension including Juliet balcony to the rear, two ground floor gable windows and a new outbuilding
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - Boscobel Nursing Home 1 Preston Road Southport PR9 9EG
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear of the existing care home
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-04-08
View full details - - 2A Queens Road Southport PR9 9HN
Prior notification procedure for the creation of 3 no. Class E(d) units on the ground floor, and conversion of the first floor to 2 no. self-contained flats (Class C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-04-07
View full details - - 1B Castle Street Southport
Change of use from light industrial premises to two dwellings and the erection of single storey extensions to the side and front elevations including alterations to the existing single storey roof to
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-02-12
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A brief summary of Southport in Merseyside
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 £219,404, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Southport a particularly low-crime area.
Southport has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hesketh Road, Lord Street, Promenade. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Southport includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hesketh Golf Links SSSI, Ribble Estuary SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Ribble & Alt Estuaries; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Ribble & Alt Estuaries. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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.
Planning Activity in Southport
In the last 24 months, 201 planning applications were submitted near Southport. Of these, 49% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 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 Southport.
The average decision period of 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Southport were full planning applications (99), discharge of conditions (32), advertising consent (22). Full planning applications account for 49% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 198 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 29 applications
- Refused: 22 applications
- Withdrawn: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 142 applications
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