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

Planning in Thornton

Approved
82%
60 of 66 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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Around Thornton

Postcode districts

L23 218 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Thornton

Thornton is a residential village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside, to the north-east of Crosby. Predominantly developed in the 1930s, the area features a mix of semi-detached and detached homes, particularly notable for their long gardens along Edge Lane and Water Street. The A565 Liverpool-Southport road provides vital access to the village, which had a population of 2,139 according to the 2011 Census. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,209 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sefton district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Thornton area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Thornton 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Thornton, 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, 95 planning applications were submitted near Thornton. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (29), tree works (6), discharge of conditions (5).

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Thornton?
In the last 24 months, 95 planning applications were submitted near Thornton. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Thornton?
The average planning decision time near Thornton is 66 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 Thornton?
The planning approval rate near Thornton is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Thornton?
The most common type of planning application near Thornton is full planning applications, with 29 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Thornton?
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