203 Liverpool Road South Maghull L31 7DG Data via plota.co.uk

DC/2026/00674 - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Proposed change of use of a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to children's home (Use Class C2) for up to four young persons from the age of 8 up to 18. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
20 Apr 2026
Approved
9 Jul 2026

Approved on 9 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 17 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Sefton
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
L31 7DG
Received
20 Apr 2026
Validated
20 Apr 2026
Ward
Park Ward
Parish
Maghull Town Council
Case officer
Show
Decision
Approve with Conditions
Decision date
9 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Hedley Planning Services

Consultation & key dates

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

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