Front extensions and porches in Sefton
1,547 applications since 2020. 1,384 approved and 60 refused. Refused: about 1 in 24 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 November 2026.
Planning permission
An extension beyond the front of the house facing a road is never permitted development. Only a small porch is.
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this. The full rules.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 145 | 108 | 5 |
| 2025 | 176 | 161 | 5 |
| 2024 | 196 | 177 | 7 |
| 2023 | 204 | 183 | 7 |
| 2022 | 250 | 221 | 15 |
| 2021 | 345 | 320 | 12 |
| 2020 | 231 | 214 | 9 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton Architecture Limited | 74 | 75 |
| Whiteside Building Design Ltd | 69 | 70 |
| Philip Seddon Associates Ltd | 26 | 26 |
| Adrian Design | 20 | 20 |
| Highline Architecture Ltd | 19 | 19 |
| Emma Andrew - Architect | 15 | 15 |
| Rod Ainsworth Architect | 15 | 15 |
| Mat Design Limited | 13 | 15 |
| Diaz Associates | 13 | 14 |
| David Machell Architecture Ltd. | 13 | 13 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowsley | 0 | 0 | none |
| West Lancashire | 472 | 81 | about 1 in 7 |