1 West Lane Formby L37 7AY Data via plota.co.uk

DC/2026/00269 - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Erection of a dormer extension and external alterations to existing detached double garage and conversion to a 1 bedroom residential dwelling. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
2 Mar 2026
Approved
23 Jul 2026

Approved on 23 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 25 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Sefton
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
L37 7AY
Received
2 Mar 2026
Validated
2 Mar 2026
Ward
Harington Ward
Parish
Formby Parish Council
Case officer
Show
Decision
Approve with Conditions
Decision date
23 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
NP Architectural

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Sefton
Planning Authority Score
6.4/10
Average
#84 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Sefton ranks #119 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Sefton decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #66 of 296
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #59 of 296
71%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #119 of 296
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #141 of 296
87%
Minor dwellings approved
82 decided (1-9 homes)
87%
Major dwellings approved
15 decided (10+ homes)
78%
Change of use approved
76 decided
1,029
Total decisions
75 refused in the year to March 2026