7B Victoria Buildings Victoria Road Formby L37 7DB Data via plota.co.uk

Pending DC/2026/00957
Council
Date received
10 Jun 2026
Date validated
10 Jun 2026
Postcode
L37 7DB

Description

The proposal is for the change of use of an existing retail unit (Class E(a)) to a tattoo studio (Class E), involving the relocation of an established tattoo business. The use will comprise the provision of professional tattoo services to clients by appointment only, with no walk-in customers. The premises will operate as a small-scale, single-unit commercial studio within an existing shop unit. The internal layout will remain unchanged and will include standard tattoo treatment stations and a reception area. The processes carried out will consist solely of tattoo application using standard portable tattoo equipment, inks, and sterilisation equipment typical of a professional studio. No fixed plant or heavy machinery is proposed. No external alterations or building works are proposed. The use will operate during normal daytime and early evening hours, approximately 10:00?18:00, by appointment only. Data via plota.co.uk

Sefton
Planning Authority Score
7.1/10
Good
#56 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Sefton is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #90 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
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Sefton decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #68 of 292
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #60 of 292
74%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #90 of 292
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #110 of 292
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