Planning Appeals in Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council has had 346 planning appeal decisions recorded, with a 36.4% success rate (appeals allowed or part-allowed). Data spans from 2015 to 2026.
Total Appeals
346
Success Rate
35%
Allowed, of decided appeals
Appeals Allowed
108
of 309 decided
Appeals Dismissed
194
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Across 309 decided appeals, Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council allows 35% — versus 30% nationally.
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| Appeal Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Prior Approval | 65 | 18.8% |
| Full Planning | 37 | 10.7% |
| Minor Commercial | 18 | 5.2% |
| Commercial | 8 | 2.3% |
| Outline Planning | 6 | 1.7% |
| Inquiry | 1 | 0.3% |
About this data
This page shows aggregate statistics for planning appeals handled by Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council. Data is sourced from the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) and the Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA). Success rate is calculated as the proportion of decided appeals (excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending cases) that were allowed or part-allowed. Statistics are updated daily.
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