4 Park Lane Netherton L30 1PF

Registered DC/2026/00714
Council
Date received
24 Apr 2026
Date validated
24 Apr 2026
Postcode
L30 1PF

Description

Retrospective application for change of use from cafe (Use Class E) to hot food takeaway (sui generis), installation of extraction flue/chimney to the rear elevation, and erection of timber shed to the rear.

7/10
Planning Authority Score
#58 of 282

Council-wide context — figures cover all householder decisions across the authority, not this specific application.

Sefton is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #90 out of 282. 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
74%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #90 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