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Netherton And Orrell Ward planning approval rate

Netherton And Orrell Ward ward in Sefton has a 85.3% approval rate based on 177 planning decisions. Sefton overall: 87.5%.

Last updated: June 2026

85.3%
ward approval rate
177
Decisions
151
Approved
26
Refused
87.5%
Sefton average

Netherton And Orrell Ward is 2.2 percentage points below the Sefton average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How Netherton And Orrell Ward compares

Netherton And Orrell Ward ward (177 decided)
85.3%
Sefton overall (6,655 decided)
87.5%
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Recent decisions in Netherton And Orrell Ward

Retrospective application for change of use from cafe (Use Class E) to hot food · Fri 19 Jun 2026
Approved
Erection of a single storey rear extension after demolition of existing outrigge · Wed 17 Jun 2026
Approved
Permanent retention of existing temporary building and erection of a new commerc · Wed 10 Jun 2026
Approved
Erection of a front entrance porch. · Fri 05 Jun 2026
Refused
New fence line 3.6m high to match existing, built school grounds side. · Wed 20 May 2026
Approved

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