Below you will find the weekly planning application list for the Formby area as published by Sefton Council. To submit a comment/objection or further information please go to Sefton Council’s planning website.
Applications Received
Formby East Ward
25 Southport Road Formby L37 7EN
Reference: DC/2026/01018
Proposal: Erection of a single storey extension to rear and raising existing roof to form accommodation in the roof space with a Juliet balcony at rear. Front dormer for outlook to bedroom 02
Agent: Mr Joseph Clayton Clayton Architecture Limited – 648 Liverpool Road Ainsdale PR8 3LT
Applicant: Paul Cheston
27 Lancaster Road Formby L37 6AT
Reference: DC/2026/01027
Proposal: Two storey rear extension and single storey side extension, following the demolition of existing garage and reinstatement of boundary fence to match existing.
Agent: Mr Lee Haggerty Hag80 Ltd – 14 Thingwall Avenue Broadgreen Liverpool L14 5PD
Applicant: Mr James Fitzgibbon
109-111 Liverpool Road Formby L37 6BR
Reference: DC/2026/01060
Proposal: Discharge of condition 5 (Highway works) attached to planning permission DC/2024/01952 approved on 04/07/2025
Agent: Alder King Planning Consultants – Pembroke House 15 Pembroke Road Bristol BS8 3BA
Applicant: Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd.
2 Rosebay Close Formby L37 8EF
Reference: DC/2026/01070
Proposal: Proposed single storey rear extension to include internal alterations, removal of chimney, new roof to existing garage, new oak framed carport, and enlarged driveway to front (Flat Roof Alternative to DC/2026/00484)
Agent: Mr Mark Evered Paul Ennis & Company Limited – 185 Liverpool Road Birkdale Southport PR8 4NZ
Applicant: Mrs Isabel Allen
Formby West Ward
The Piggeries Southport Old Road Formby
Reference: DC/2026/00978
Proposal: Erection of 7 dwellings with associated access, car parking and landscaping following demolition of the existing storage buildings.
Agent: Mr Mike Hughes S&L Planning Consultants – Rational House 32 Winckley Square Preston PR1 3JJ
Applicant: Ascot Elite Homes Ltd
Land To The East And West Of West Lane Formby L37 7AZ
Reference: DC/2026/01002
Proposal: Discharge of condition 18 (Drainage Management and Maintenance Plan) attached to planning permission DC/2025/01918 approved on 26/02/2026
Agent: Chris Garratt White Peak Planning – Lynnfield House 249 Church Street Altrincham WA14 4DZ
Applicant: Redrow Homes Limited.
Land To The East And West Of West Lane Formby L37 7AZ
Reference: DC/2026/01012
Proposal: Discharge of condition 21 (Landscape management plan) attached to planning permission DC/2025/01918 approved on 26/02/2026
Agent: Chris Garratt White Peak Planning – Lynnfield House 249 Church Street Altrincham WA14 4DZ
Applicant: Redrow Homes Limited
14 St Georges Road Formby L37 3HH
Reference: DC/2026/01052
Proposal: Erection of a single storey extension to the rear and storm porch to the front of the dwellinghouse.
Agent: Peter Whiteside Whiteside Building Design Ltd – 47A Freshfield Road Formby L37 3HB
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Alan & Joanne Bond
33 Victoria Road Formby L37 7DH
Reference: DC/2026/01054
Proposal: Tree Preservation Order for the crown reduction by 20% for 1no. Beech Tree (T1)
Agent: Mr Carl Vibrans Poplar Tree Solutions – 16 Chesterfield Road Crosby L23 9XW
Applicant: Poplar Tree Solutions
9 Grange Lane Formby L37 7BR
Reference: DC/2026/01058
Proposal: Tree preservation order consent for the felling of 1no. Sycamore tree (TPO16)
Agent:
Applicant: Mr Lawrence Harris
20 Gorse Way Formby L37 1PB
Reference: DC/2026/01079
Proposal: Erection of a porch and partial first floor extension above existing garage to the front, single storey extension to the rear, including alterations to the existing roof, front and rear elevations, following demolition to the existing entrance porch of the dwellinghouse.
Agent: Mr Andy Smith Highline Architecture Ltd – 34 Holmwood Drive Formby L37 1PQ
Applicant: Ms R Hipshaw
Decisions Made
Formby East Ward
No decisions made
Formby West Ward
No decisions made
Harington Ward
90 Gores Lane Formby L37 7DF
Reference: DC/2026/00593
Decision: Approve with Conditions
Decision Date: 15 June 2026
Proposal: Erection of 1no. additional Padel court with floodlights.
4 Bushby’s Park Formby L37 2EF
Reference: DC/2026/00694
Decision: Certificate Issued – Proposed Use
Decision Date: 22 June 2026
Proposal: Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed side dormer.
53D Paradise Lane Formby L37 7DU
Reference: DC/2026/00673
Decision: Approve with Conditions
Decision Date: 23 June 2026
Proposal: Tree preservation order for the pollarding to previous point for 1no. Silver Birch Tree, crown reduction by 25% for 3no. Sycamore trees (T2, 3, 4), re-pollarding to points of previous pruning for 1no. Silver Birch tree (T5) and targeted pruning for upright leader stems for 1no. Silver Birch tree (T6) (TPO52).
139 Lonsdale Road Formby L37 3HF
Reference: DC/2026/00763
Decision: Approve with Conditions
Decision Date: 24 June 2026
Proposal: Single storey rear side and front elevation.
3 Tadlow Close Formby L37 2YZ
Reference: DC/2026/00769
Decision: Approve with Conditions
Decision Date: 25 June 2026
Proposal: Proposed single storey rear/side extension, including additional window to side elevation.
The Cloisters Halsall Lane Formby
Reference: DC/2026/00533
Decision: Prior Approval Reqd + Approved
Decision Date: 25 June 2026
Proposal: Prior notification application for the conversion of the existing gym to 10no. self-contained apartments (Class C3)
7B Victoria Buildings Victoria Road Formby L37 7DB
Reference: DC/2026/00957
Decision: Certificate Issued – Proposed Use
Decision Date: 25 June 2026
Proposal: Change of use of an existing retail unit (Class E(a)) to a tattoo studio (Class E)
Land To The East And West Of West Lane Formby L37 7AZ
Reference: DC/2026/00791
Decision: Approve
Decision Date 26 June 2026
Proposal: Approval of details reserved by condition 20 (acoustic barrier) attached to planning permission DC/2025/01918 approved 26/02/2026
18 Freshfield Road Formby L37 3HN
Reference: DC/2026/00802
Decision: Approve with Conditions
Decision Date: 26 June 2026
Proposal: Proposed ground floor extension to the rear and side elevation.
Ravenmeols Ward
41 Deansgate Lane North Formby L37 7EP
Reference: DC/2026/00826
Decision: Approve with Conditions
Decision Date: 26 June 2026
Proposal: Proposed ground floor extension to the front elevation.
7 Fallowfield Close Formby L37 3PQ
Reference: DC/2026/00557
Decision: Approve with Condtions
Decision Date: 25 June 2026
Proposal: Proposed single storey rear extension and new glazed doors to the side elevation
Hideaway Cottage 2D Freshfield Road Formby L37 3JB
Reference: DC/2026/00759
Decision: Certificate Issued – Proposed Use
Decision Date: 24 June 2026
Proposal: Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse, after demolition of existing single storey porch.