Sefton planning committee decisions
35 decisions from the committee's minutes, 23 Jul 2025 to 16 Sep 2026. Each sets out what was proposed, what officers advised, what was said and how the committee decided.
1 in 6 decisions went against officer advice
1.5 times the rate across all 346 councils with committee decisions on Plota (11.1%), 46th highest of 205 councils with at least 15 decisions.
- Decisions
- 35
- Approved
- 77.1%
- Against officer advice
- 17.1%
- Meetings
- 10
How Sefton compares
Share of decisions against officer advice at the 205 councils with at least 15 decisions on Plota. Each dot is a council.
| 44 | Elmbridge | 17.2% | 5 of 29 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | Stratford on Avon | 17.1% | 6 of 35 |
| 46 | Sefton | 17.1% | 6 of 35 |
| 47 | Rochford | 16.7% | 3 of 18 |
| 48 | Ashford | 16.1% | 5 of 31 |
Source: Plota analysis of committee minutes from 346 councils.
More or less favourable than its officers?
Sefton's committee is less favourable to applicants than its officers. Officers recommended approval in 94.3% of these decisions; the committee approved 77.1%, 17.1 points fewer.
Across all 346 councils, committees approve 2.6 points fewer than their officers recommend, so Sefton leans further against applicants than most.
Over the 35 decided applications with a clear officer recommendation.
Source: Plota analysis of Sefton's planning committee minutes and officer reports.
What it decides
77.1% approved and 22.9% refused. Sefton's minutes do not record vote counts.
Show as a table
| Month | Approved | Refused | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 25 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 25 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 26 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 26 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 26 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Source: Plota analysis of Sefton's planning committee minutes.
When it overrules its officers
6 of 35 decisions went against the planning officers' recommendation.
Which way
What kind of application
From the 6 of 6 with a recorded application type; one application can count under more than one.
Source: Plota analysis of Sefton's planning committee minutes and officer reports.
Recent decisions against officer advice
- Mixed-use employment and retail developmentLand To North Of Formby Industrial Estate And East Of A565 Formby BypassOfficers advised approval because they considered the development acceptable in principle, with no unacceptable effects on centres, highways, flooding or ecology.Refused
- Nine-person HMO2 Litherland Park LitherlandOfficers advised approval because the proposal was acceptable in principle, with suitable accommodation, parking and no significant neighbour harm.Refused
- Four-person HMO126A Linacre Road LitherlandOfficers advised approval because the HMO, dormer and access arrangements were considered acceptable subject to conditions.Refused
- Four-person HMO1A Fulwood Way LitherlandOfficers advised approval because the four-person HMO would provide suitable accommodation without significant harm to neighbours or highways.Refused
- Six-person HMO conversion151 Bedford Road BootleOfficers advised approval because the HMO would provide suitable accommodation, preserve neighbours’ privacy and outlook, and raise no highway safety concerns.Refused
- Eight-person HMO114 Knowsley Road BootleOfficers advised approval because the HMO met concentration and marketing requirements, while amenity shortfalls were justified by exceptional circumstances.Refused
Latest decisions
Newest first. Each links to the full write-up: the proposal, the officers' advice, what was said and the vote.
September 2026 4
- Three detached homesLand At Kenyons Lane MaghullApproved
- Two covered padel courtsCampion Lawn Tennis Club 1 Campion View Crosby SeftonApproved
- Mixed-use employment and retail developmentLand To North Of Formby Industrial Estate And East Of A565 Formby BypassRefused
- Nine-person HMO2 Litherland Park LitherlandRefused
July 2026 2
- Front and side extension192 Cambridge Road SouthportRefused
- Children's nurseryPear Tree Inn Prescot Road MellingApproved
June 2026 3
- Dwelling extension58 St Johns Road BirkdaleApproved
- Four-person HMO126A Linacre Road LitherlandRefused
- Additional housing completionsLand North East Of Poverty Lane And East Of M58 South Of School Lane Poverty Lane MaghullApproved
March 2026 1
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