Open Digital Planning

This data is provided under the Open Government Licence.

 

Article 4 Direction

An Article 4 direction can be made under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 which withdraws permitted development rights that exist for certain types of uses.

Article 4 Directions

Article 4 Directions Area

 

Conservation Areas

A Conservation Area is an area that has 'special architectural or historic interest' and where it is important that this special character is preserved or enhanced.  

Conservation Areas

Conservation Areas Documents

 

Listed Building Outline

Listed buildings are those statutorily defined as being 'of special architectural or historic interest'. These buildings are protected to preserve the best of our built heritage. Historic England is responsible for adding buildings to the list.

Listed Buildings

 

Tree Preservation Orders

For works to trees that are subject to statutory protection through a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or those in a Conservation Area the permission of the local planning authority will be needed.

Tree Preservation Orders

Tree Preservation Zones

Trees

 

Local Plan 2029-2044

Sefton will commence a new Local Plan that will replace the current Local Plan (April 2017) later this year. It is anticipated that it will cover the period 2029-2044. 

Sefton Local Plan

Sefton Local Plan Timetable

 

Brownfield Land Register 2026

The Council is required by Government to produce a Brownfield Land Register. The purpose of the register is to identify suitable brownfield sites that are available for housing development or housing led mixed use development. It will also help to provide publicly available information on suitable brownfield sites. 

Brownfield land is previously developed land, normally in the urban area, although occasionally previously developed land can be found in the countryside. 

Brownfield Land


Last Updated on Wednesday, July 1, 2026

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