7 Lancaster Close Maghull L31 3ES

Pending DC/2026/00761
Council
Date received
5 May 2026
Date validated
5 May 2026
Postcode
L31 3ES

Description

Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed rear dormer loft conversion to the existing dwelling, including associated internal alterations to create additional habitable space within the roof. There will be no change of use of the property.

Sefton
Planning Authority Score
7.1/10
Good
#56 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Sefton is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #90 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Sefton decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #68 of 292
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #60 of 292
74%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #90 of 292
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #110 of 292
91%
Minor dwellings approved
76 decided (1-9 homes)
86%
Major dwellings approved
14 decided (10+ homes)
85%
Change of use approved
79 decided
991
Total decisions
66 refused in 2025