5 Northway Maghull L31 5AB Data via plota.co.uk

DC/2026/00396 - Prior notification commercial (56 days) Refused

Proposal

Prior Approval Application for the installation of solar PVs at the existing ALDI Foodstore Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
5 Mar 2026
Refused
24 Apr 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 24 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Sefton
Application type
Prior notification commercial (56 days)
Postcode
L31 5AB
Received
5 Mar 2026
Validated
5 Mar 2026
Ward
Molyneux Ward
Parish
Maghull Town Council
Case officer
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Decision
Prior Approval Reqd + Refused
Decision date
24 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Avison Young

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Sefton
Planning Authority Score
7.1/10
Good
#56 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Sefton is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #90 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Sefton decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #68 of 292
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #60 of 292
74%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #90 of 292
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #110 of 292
91%
Minor dwellings approved
76 decided (1-9 homes)
86%
Major dwellings approved
14 decided (10+ homes)
85%
Change of use approved
79 decided
991
Total decisions
66 refused in 2025