What is the planning approval rate near Toxteth?

The planning approval rate near Toxteth is 11%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Toxteth?

The most common type of planning application near Toxteth is full planning applications, with 30 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Toxteth, Merseyside Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Toxteth, Merseyside.

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About Toxteth

Toxteth is an inner-city area located in Liverpool, Merseyside. Known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse community, it offers various opportunities for urban development and planning initiatives. Researchers focusing on planning applications in Toxteth will find a vibrant area with a mix of residential, commercial, and community spaces.

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Area Information

Admin district: Liverpool
Parliamentary constituency: Liverpool Riverside
LSOA: Liverpool 044C

Crime Statistics

520 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 219
drugs: 92
criminal-damage-arson: 40
public-order: 36
other-theft: 33
anti-social-behaviour: 26
shoplifting: 21
other-crime: 13
burglary: 12
vehicle-crime: 8
possession-of-weapons: 6
theft-from-the-person: 6
bicycle-theft: 4
robbery: 4

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Toxteth.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Toxteth.

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 Toxteth based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

14 planning applications found near Toxteth.

- A Boyle Pharmacy, 158 - 160 Windsor Street, Liverpool, L8 8EH
To discharge condition 6 attached to application number 19F/2854.
Type: Conditions | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-04-15
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- Boxpark, Cains Brewery Village Stanhope Street, Liverpool, L8 5XJ
To retain an internally illuminated advertising screen and convert to full motion advertising.
Type: Advertising | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-03-18
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- 12 Tupman Street, Liverpool, L8 8DA
To erect two storey side extension
Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-03-12
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- 25 Merlin Street, Liverpool, L8 8HY
Application for a certificate of proposed lawful development for a rear dormer extension
Type: Outline | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-03-03
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- 326 Mill Street, Dingle, Liverpool, L8 6QR
To change use of existing news agent to newsagent with ancillary hot food takeaway (sui generis), to install new shopfront and relocate door and carry out minor internal alterations.
Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-02-16
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- 1a Enid Street, Liverpool, L8 8HN
To erect three storey side extension, install new entrances to front, no. 2 windows to front and no. 5 rooflights in connection with the use of the premises as no. 10 flats following the partial demol
Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-02-10
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- 23 Tillotson Close, Liverpool, L8 6XG
To erect a single storey extension to side and rear
Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-01-20
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- Central Park, Liverpool, L8 5AP
To discharge condition 11 (servicing and waste management strategy) and 31 (Travel Plan) attached to planning ref 16F/2879
Type: Conditions | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-01-15
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- Land East Of Brassey Street, Liverpool, L8 5XP
To discharge conditions 3 (external works) and 18 (landscaping) attached to planning ref 16F/2879
Type: Conditions | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2025-11-07
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- 1 Enid Street, Liverpool L8 8hn And 129/131 Windsor Street, Liverpool L8 8ef, Liverpool, L8
Application for Certificate of Existing Lawful Development for 16 No. self-contained flats
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2025-09-21
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- Colemans Building, 37 Park Road, Liverpool, L8 6RF
To display a single wall internally mounted LED display unit.
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2025-04-25
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- Cains Brewery Village Stanhope Street, Liverpool, L8 5XJ
To display single sided 12m X 3m led screen to boundary wall.
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2025-04-25
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- 89 Dombey Street, Liverpool, L8 5TJ
To erect single storey rear extension with associated raised patio area
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2024-08-16
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- Cains Brewery Village, 43 Beaufort Street, Liverpool, L8 5SP
To change use from existing car park to outside food and drink establishment and erect marquee (operating between 1000 - 2230 hours Monday to Saturday and 1200 - 2230 hours Sunday) (Resubmission of ap
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2024-05-15
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A brief summary of Toxteth in Merseyside

The Toxteth area recorded 520 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Toxteth 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Toxteth includes 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Liverpool Bay. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Toxteth

In the last 24 months, 71 planning applications were submitted near Toxteth. Of these, 11% 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 Toxteth.

The most common application types near Toxteth were full planning applications (30), discharge of conditions (14), listed building and heritage (9). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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