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Church Ward planning approval rate

Church Ward ward in Sefton has a 81.6% approval rate based on 310 planning decisions. Sefton overall: 87.5%.

Last updated: March 2026

81.6%
ward approval rate
310
Decisions
253
Approved
57
Refused
87.5%
Sefton average

Church Ward is 5.9 percentage points below the Sefton average, placing it among the stricter wards in Sefton. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.

How Church Ward compares

Church Ward ward (310 decided)
81.6%
Sefton overall (6,453 decided)
87.5%
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Recent decisions in Church Ward

Single storey rear extension and enlargement of existing dormer to create roof t · Fri 27 Feb 2026
Approved
Conversion of the existing dwelling to 4 self-contained flats. · Tue 24 Feb 2026
Approved
Erection of part four storey, part three storey building containing 63 no. apart · Wed 11 Feb 2026
Approved
Conversion of existing detached garage building to provide a single storey acces · Wed 17 Dec 2025
Approved

What gets approved near your property?

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 6,453 decisions.

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