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Planning in Waterloo

Approved
88%
99 of 106 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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About Waterloo

Waterloo is a town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside, England. It forms part of the Church ward alongside Seaforth and is bordered by Crosby to the north, Seaforth to the south, Rimrose Valley country park to the east, and Crosby Beach and Crosby Coastal Park to the west. This strategic location offers a blend of residential and recreational spaces, making it an area of interest for planning applications. It sits within the Sefton district.

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

The area around Waterloo has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Waterloo 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 Waterloo, 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, 142 planning applications were submitted near Waterloo. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (29), tree works (9), discharge of conditions (9).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Waterloo?
In the last 24 months, 142 planning applications were submitted near Waterloo. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Waterloo?
The average planning decision time near Waterloo is 69 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 Waterloo?
The planning approval rate near Waterloo is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Waterloo?
The most common type of planning application near Waterloo is full planning applications, with 29 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Waterloo?
You can search and track planning applications near Waterloo on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.