What percentage of planning applications does Liverpool approve?

Liverpool approves approximately 89% of planning applications, based on 48,035 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Liverpool decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 48,035 planning decisions published by Liverpool.

What is the refusal rate for Liverpool planning applications?

Liverpool refuses approximately 11% of planning applications.

Recent Planning Applications in Liverpool

Name: Liverpool Planning Decisions
Creator: PlanningLens
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Every planning decision analysed from January 2020 to April 2026.

48,035Decisions

89%Approved

5,477Refused

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Recent planning decisions in Liverpool

Data last updated April 2026. We’re working on a refresh.

3 months ago

To retain single storey extensions to side and rear following the demolition of

25H/3571 · Penny Lane

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About this data

This page analyses 48,035 planning decisions made by Liverpool from January 2020 to April 2026. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Liverpool planning approval rates page.

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