New Supplementary Planning Documents Consultation
The Council are working on some new Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) and Information Notes to support the policies in the adopted Local Plan.
The Council are currently inviting all residents, businesses and other interested parties to comment on three draft SPDs and a draft Information Note.
The draft SPDs and draft Information Notes that are available for comment are:
| Control of Hot Food Takeaways and Fast Food Outlets SPD |  (pdf 310KB) |
| Nature SPD | (pdf 1.35MB) |
| Open Space SPD | (pdf 5.77MB) |
| Health Impact Assessment Toolkit Information Note | (pdf 555KB) |
The Health Impact Assessment Toolkit Information Note is subject to ‘call in’ until 13th March 2026
How can I find out more?
You can view the documents clicking the links above.
You can see paper copies in all six Sefton Libraries and at Magdalen House, Trinity Road, Bootle, L20 3NJ.
How can I comment?
Send written comments to us:
• Email us at local.plan@sefton.gov.uk
• By post to Planning Department, Ground Floor, Magdalen House, Trinity Road, Bootle L20 3NJ
The consultation will run until Sunday 19th April 2026
Privacy Statement
Your personal data will only be used as part of the Council’s statutory planning duties. Comments may be published and made available for others to see and copy although we will not publish your personal name or contact details. For more information on how we deal with personal data please see www.sefton.gov.uk/PlanningGDPR