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Planning in Waterloo Park

Approved
90%
87 of 91 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Sefton Metropolitan Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Waterloo Park

Postcode districts

L22 60 applications in the last 12 monthsL23 218 applications in the last 12 monthsL21 71 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 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.

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

The area around Waterloo Park has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Waterloo Park, 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, 118 planning applications were submitted near Waterloo Park. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (21), outline applications (14), tree works (7).

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 Park?
In the last 24 months, 118 planning applications were submitted near Waterloo Park. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Waterloo Park?
The average planning decision time near Waterloo Park 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 Park?
The planning approval rate near Waterloo Park is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Waterloo Park?
The most common type of planning application near Waterloo Park is full planning applications, with 21 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Waterloo Park?
You can search and track planning applications near Waterloo Park on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.