Dwelling extension at 58 St Johns Road, Birkdale
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Sefton Planning Committee on 10 Jun 2026.
What was proposed
The application proposed a single-storey rear and side extension to a dwelling after demolishing the existing conservatory.
“Proposal: Extension to rear and side of a dwelling house, after demolition of existing conservatory.”
“This is a householder application for a single storey extension to the rear of the two storey outriggerfollowing the demolition of an existing conservatory..”
Officer report
The site
The site is a semi-detached two-storey house in a row of similar properties, with an existing conservatory at the rear.
“The site is a semi-detached two storey dwelling in a row of same style properties and located on the north side of St Johns Road. There is an existing conservatory to the rear of the property.”
Officer report
What officers recommended
Officers recommended approval with conditions because the extension was considered acceptable in design and its effect on neighbouring living conditions.
“The key issues relate to impact on the living conditions of neighbouring properties, design and impact on the character of the area. It is considered for the reasons within the report the application is acceptable on all grounds.”
Officer report
Main planning issues
The main issues were the effect on neighbours’ living conditions, the design and the effect on the character of the area.
“The key issues relate to the impact on the living conditions of neighbouring. properties, design and impact on the character of the area.”
Officer report
Consultation and comments
Consultation was not applicable, and adjoining properties received notification but submitted no comments.
“Adjoining properties were notified of the application. No comments have been received.”
Officer report
The committee’s decision
The committee approved the recommendation and granted the application subject to conditions and the stated reasons.
“The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Officer recommending that the above application for an extension to rear and side of a dwelling house, after demolition of existing conservatory be granted subject to the conditions and for the reasons stated or referred to in the report.”
“That the recommendation be approved and the application be granted subject to the conditions and for the reasons stated or referred to in the report.”
Minutes
Sources
- Sefton Planning Committee minutes, 10 June 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Sefton's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Committee
- Sefton Planning Committee
- Council
- Sefton
- Date
- Wednesday 10 June 2026
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
- Minutes
- The council's minutes
- Meeting
- Agenda and papers (council website)
- Application
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This committee's year
31 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 4 against officer advice.
Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.