2 Derwent Avenue Southport PR9 7PX Data via plota.co.uk

DC/2026/01386 - Householder application Registered

Proposal

Demolition of the existing detached garage and the erection of a single-storey ancillary residential annexe to provide suitable accommodation for a family member The proposed accommodation will comprise a bedroom, carer?s bedroom, accessible bathroom, laundry room and an open-plan kitchen/dining and living area. Level access will be provided to the accommodation, including an external access ramp. The accommodation is intended solely for occupation by a disabled family member and their carer and will remain ancillary to the principal dwelling… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
18 Aug 2026
Decision
Expected by 13 Oct 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 9 Oct 2026, from Sefton's recent demolitions. Comments are open until 3 Oct 2026.

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Site constraints 1

Also on the record
Inside the Southport built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Council
Sefton
Application type
Householder application
Postcode
PR9 7PX
Received
18 Aug 2026
Validated
18 Aug 2026
Ward
Meols Ward
Applicant
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Agent
R-D Engineering Associates Ltd

Decision outlook

Day 26 of the 56-day target. Sefton usually decides demolitions by day 52.

Day 2630 days to the 56-day target
76%decided within 8 weeks
99%approved
79decided in the last year

Plota live figures for demolitions decided by Sefton in the last twelve months, from validation. Sefton decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Comments by
3 Oct 2026
Statutory expiry
13 Oct 2026
Env. assessment
No
Sefton
Planning Authority Score
6.4/10
Average
#84 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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 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