Derby Ward planning approval rate
Derby Ward ward in Sefton has a 77.5% approval rate based on 173 planning decisions. Sefton overall: 88.0%.
Last updated: August 2026
77.5%
ward approval rate
173
Decisions
134
Approved
39
Refused
88.0%
Sefton average
Derby Ward is 10.5 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 Derby Ward compares
Derby Ward ward
77.5%
Sefton overall
88.0%
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Recent decisions in Derby Ward
Change of use of basement to a two bed self-contained flat (retrospective) · Fri 03 Jul 2026
Change of use from former day nursery (Use Class E(f)) to independent special sc · Fri 19 Jun 2026
Demolition of outrigger and erect single storey rear extension · Tue 09 Jun 2026
What gets approved near your property?
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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