1A Victoria Buildings Victoria Road Formby L37 7DB

Decided DC/2026/00040
Council
Date received
12 Jan 2026
Date validated
12 Jan 2026
Postcode
L37 7DB

Description

Prior notification for the conversion of ground floor commercial unit (Class E) into 1No. two bedroom self contained apartment (Class C3)

6.7/10
Planning Authority Score
#63 of 282

Sefton ranks #114 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Sefton decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #68 of 282
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #57 of 282
77%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #114 of 282
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #106 of 282
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