Waterloo Park, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Waterloo Park, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
About Waterloo Park
Waterloo Park, located in Waterloo, Merseyside, is a historic urban park that spans 44.9 hectares and opened its doors in 1893, making it the oldest park in the area. Managed by the City of Waterloo, the park features a variety of recreational facilities, including athletic fields, baseball diamonds, playgrounds, and a skateboard park, alongside the scenic Laurel and Trans Canada trails. This blend of amenities makes it a key location for community activities and potential planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £214,787 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sefton
- Parliamentary constituency: Bootle
- LSOA: Sefton 030D
Crime Statistics
196 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 86
- anti-social-behaviour: 32
- public-order: 18
- criminal-damage-arson: 11
- drugs: 9
- shoplifting: 9
- other-theft: 8
- other-crime: 7
- burglary: 5
- vehicle-crime: 5
- bicycle-theft: 2
- theft-from-the-person: 2
- possession-of-weapons: 1
- robbery: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Waterloo Park.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Waterloo Park.
- 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 Waterloo Park based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near Waterloo Park.
- - 82 St Johns Road Waterloo L22 9QQ
Change of use from retail shop (Class E) to a restaurant and hot food takeaway (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 131 - 133 South Road Waterloo L22 0LT
Approval of details reserved by condition 2 (sound insulation, acoustic glazing, and acoustic ventilation details) attached to planning permission DC/2024/01685 allowed on appeal 09.02.2026
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 2A Fir Road Waterloo L22 4QL
Loft conversion, including extending existing roof section to form gable and dormer, installation of skylights to front and side elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 29 Hougoumont Avenue Waterloo L22 0PB
Thermal upgrade and recovering of roof with associated extension of parapet height and provision of permanent guarding to roof.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 9 The Crescent Waterloo L22 3XH
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 27 Stuart Road Crosby L23 0QE
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed alterations to roof from hipped to gable, erection of a rear loft dormer and installation of 1no rooflight to front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 31 Grosvenor Avenue Crosby L23 0SB
Single storey extension to the side and rear of the dwellinghouse following demolition of the existing rear extension and detached rear garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - 39 Park Road Waterloo L22 3XG
Proposed side and rear single storey extension, following demolition of existing bay window to the rear.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 32 Duddingston Avenue Crosby Liverpool L23 0SH
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed erection of a dormer extension to the rear of the dwellinghouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-02-07
View full details - - 23 Parkfield Road Waterloo Liverpool L22 4RH
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear and the side of the dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - 8 The Crescent Waterloo L22 3XH
Erection of a single storey extension to the side and rear of the dwellinghouse, after demolition of existing rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - 17 Galloway Road Waterloo L22 4QX
Erection of decking to rear garden (Retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2024-08-08
View full details - - 47 Park Road Waterloo L22 3XG
Change of use of the existing dwellinghouse into 4No. apartments with conversion of the existing garage into ancillary space serving the apartments.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2024-04-17
View full details - - 3 Bluebell Close Waterloo L22 3YU
Tree Preservation Order consent for the crown reduction of 1no. tree (Lies within TPO48).
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Sefton | Date: 2024-02-27
View full details - - 22 Ronald Road Waterloo L22 3XU
Approval of details reserved by conditions 3, 4, 5 and 8 attached to planning permission DC/2023/01408 approved on 01.11.2023.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sefton | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - 9 Hicks Road Waterloo Liverpool L22 3XJ
Erection of 2 No. three storey side extensions to create 9 No. self-contained flats with associated parking, bicycle and bin storage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2023-08-16
View full details - - 31 Glenwyllin Road Waterloo L22 4RN
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear of the dwellinghouse.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2023-08-11
View full details - - 101 South Road Waterloo L22 0LT
Approval of details reserved by Condition 3 attached to Planning Permission DC/2022/01358 allowed on appeal on 02/03/2023
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sefton | Date: 2023-04-29
View full details - - 1 Eshelby Close Waterloo Liverpool L22 3XT
Erection of a dormer extension to the side of the dwellinghouse.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2023-03-21
View full details - - Waterloo Primary School Crosby Road North Waterloo Liverpool L22 0LD
Construction of a 'Living Green' wall consisting of planters/raised planters inside of the perimeter wall, and widening of the existing main entrance gate
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2023-01-06
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A brief summary of Waterloo Park in Merseyside
Waterloo Park, located in Waterloo, Merseyside, is a historic urban park that spans 44.9 hectares and opened its doors in 1893, making it the oldest park in the area. Managed by the City of Waterloo, the park features a variety of recreational facilities, including athletic fields, baseball diamonds, playgrounds, and a skateboard park, alongside the scenic Laurel and Trans Canada trails. This blend of amenities makes it a key location for community activities and potential planning applications.
Property prices in Waterloo Park show an average sale price of £214,787, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Waterloo Park area recorded 196 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.
Waterloo Park has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Waterloo Park, Waterloo, Christ Church. 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 Waterloo Park includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Mersey Narrows SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Mersey Narrows & North Wirral Foreshore; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Mersey Narrows & North Wirral Foreshore. 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, Waterloo Park 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 Waterloo Park
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Waterloo Park. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Waterloo Park maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Waterloo Park were full planning applications (19), outline applications (12), tree works (6). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.