Land To The South Of Southport Road Thornton Data via plota.co.uk
Pending
DC/2026/01397
Description
Full planning application for 121 dwellings, access, open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure works at Southport Road, Thornton. Data via plota.co.uk
Last checked
Decision outlook
Plota predicts a decision between 22 Oct 2026 and 4 Nov 2026, from Sefton's recent new homes.
Day 17 of the 91-day target. Sefton usually decides new homes by day 60.
Day 1774 days to the 91-day target
50%decided within 8 weeks
73%approved
34decided in the last year
Plota live figures for new homes decided by Sefton in the last twelve months, from validation. Sefton decision record →
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Sefton
Planning Authority Score
6.4/10
Average
#84 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Major dwellings
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.
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Sefton decision statistics
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