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Reference Name Site address Point Site plan URL Hectares Ownership status Planning permission status Planning permission type Planning permission date Planning permission history Deliverable Minimum net dwellings Maximum net dwellings Hazardous substances Notes Start date Entry date End date
B0096 B0096 Former Service Station, 146, Park Lane, Netherton POINT (-2.96613 53.480416) http://maps.sefton.gov.uk/webmaplayers/?x=335986&y=398614&resolution=0.1&epsg=27700&mapname=smbc&baseLayer=ColourMapping&datalayers=Sefton%20Boundary%2CBrownfield%20Land%20Register%202020%2CselectFeaturesControl_container 0.1 not-owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned yes 0 0 The figure of 10 is for flats and was approved in planning application (DC/2016/02117) now expired.. Former service station site 2019-11-01 2021-05-10
B0128 B0128 2, Well Lane, Bootle POINT (-2.985529 53.450993) https://www.sefton.gov.uk/brownfield 0.23 not-owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned full-planning-permission 2024-12-06 yes 21 0 Former industrial premises in a predominantly residential area. 2019-11-01 2025-11-25
B0154 B0154 Land adj to St Monicas Parochial, Stewart Avenue, Bootle POINT (-2.978126 53.454523) https://www.sefton.gov.uk/brownfield 0.12 not-owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned full-planning-permission 2024-02-21 yes 10 0 DC/2015/01679- permission for 13 flats expired. Current application pending for care home (DC/2020/00807) (2021).. Vacant land 2016-03-11 2023-11-15
B0156 B0156 50, Sandy Road, Crosby & Hightown POINT (-3.008294 53.467461) https://www.sefton.gov.uk/brownfield 0.43 not-owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned full-planning-permission 2026-02-11 yes 63 0 Vacant site formerly used for car storage. 2026-02-10 2026-02-10
B0159 B0159 Land at Pendle Drive, Pendle Drive, Bootle POINT (-2.993477 53.4874) http://maps.sefton.gov.uk/webmaplayers/?x=334221&y=399421&resolution=0.5&epsg=27700&mapname=smbc&baseLayer=ColourMapping&datalayers=Sefton%20Boundary%2CBrownfield%20Land%20Register%202020%2CselectFeaturesControl_container 1.45 owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned yes 0 0 Local Plan allocation (MN2.38) suitable for development. Mostly brownfield but with some of the site is greenfield. (2021). Large, partially cleared site. 2019-11-01 2021-05-10
B0160 B0160 Land at Former Bootle High School, Brown's Lane, Netherton POINT (-2.964799 53.488489) https://www.sefton.gov.uk/brownfield 1.74 owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned full-planning-permission 2024-06-12 yes 53 0 Site of former school which has been demolished and cleared. 2017-10-17 2023-11-15
B0163 B0163 Former People’s site, Linacre Lane, Bootle POINT (-2.983712 53.459761) https://www.sefton.gov.uk/brownfield 2.93 owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned yes 110 0 yes Cleared and levelled brownfield site. 2017-10-17 2023-11-15
B0188 B0188 Bootle Gasworks, Litherland Road, Bootle POINT (-2.98892 53.457939) https://www.sefton.gov.uk/brownfield 6.24 owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned 187 0 yes Large disused gas works close to Bootle Town Centre. 2019-11-01 2023-11-15
B0214 B0214 Z Blocks Site A, Buckley Hill Lane, Netherton POINT (-2.98137 53.495024) http://maps.sefton.gov.uk/webmaplayers/?x=334967&y=400275&resolution=0.5&epsg=27700&mapname=smbc&baseLayer=ColourMapping&datalayers=Sefton%20Boundary%2CBrownfield%20Land%20Register%202020%2CselectFeaturesControl_container 1.6 owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned yes 0 0 Part of Local Plan allocation (MN2.36). Undeveloped and with no permission.. Cleared site that contained former post war apartment blocks 2019-11-01 2021-05-10
B1218 B1218 Former Johnsons Cleaners, Mildmay Road, Bootle POINT (-2.996854 53.460442) http://maps.sefton.gov.uk/webmaplayers/?x=333930&y=396434&resolution=0.5&epsg=27700&mapname=smbc&baseLayer=ColourMapping&datalayers=Sefton%20Boundary%2CBrownfield%20Land%20Register%202020%2CselectFeaturesControl_container 1.81 not-owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned full-planning-permission yes 0 0 Former Johnsons site. Has permission and suitable for development. Has scope for mixed use with limited retail subject to NPPF sequential and impact tests. Minimum figure assumes a high number of apartments.. Previously developed former Johnsons Cleaners site in a residential area. 2019-11-01 2021-05-10
C0145 C0145 CHURCH HALL 17, MERSEY ROAD, Crosby & Hightown POINT (-3.034628 53.486476) http://maps.sefton.gov.uk/webmaplayers/?x=331448&y=399358&resolution=0.1&epsg=27700&mapname=smbc&baseLayer=ColourMapping&datalayers=Sefton%20Boundary%2CBrownfield%20Land%20Register%202020%2CselectFeaturesControl_container 0.1 not-owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned yes 0 0 Approved for 5 homes now expired (DC/2015/00167). Former church hall. 2019-11-01 2021-05-10
F0172 F0172 AMBULANCE STATION, CHURCH ROAD, Formby POINT (-3.055967 53.557337) http://maps.sefton.gov.uk/webmaplayers/?x=330156&y=407258&resolution=0.2&epsg=27700&mapname=smbc&baseLayer=ColourMapping&datalayers=Sefton%20Boundary%2CBrownfield%20Land%20Register%202020%2CselectFeaturesControl_container 0.12 owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned full-planning-permission yes 0 0 DC/2020/02567 - 3 houses. Approved March 2021. 2019-11-01 2021-05-10
F142 F142 Mushroom Farm, 8-10, Cable Street, Formby POINT (-3.056068 53.561399) http://maps.sefton.gov.uk/webmaplayers/?x=330157&y=407714&resolution=0.2&epsg=27700&mapname=smbc&baseLayer=ColourMapping&datalayers=Sefton%20Boundary%2CBrownfield%20Land%20Register%202020%2CselectFeaturesControl_container 1.03 not-owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned full-planning-permission yes 0 0 Nearly built out but last part is long term stalled. Left over area of land capable of 5 dwellings.. Partly developed site. 2019-11-01 2021-05-10
L0029 L0029 Kirkstone Hotel, Moss Lane, Netherton POINT (-2.987611 53.475554) https://www.sefton.gov.uk/brownfield 0.13 not-owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned full-planning-permission 2025-08-28 yes 18 0 Former public house site, now clear. 2019-11-01 2023-11-15
L0031 L0031 Former Litherland Methodist Church, Wilsons Lane, Netherton POINT (-2.998957 53.471103) http://maps.sefton.gov.uk/webmaplayers/?x=333802&y=397615&resolution=0.2&epsg=27700&mapname=smbc&baseLayer=ColourMapping&datalayers=Sefton%20Boundary%2CBrownfield%20Land%20Register%202020%2CselectFeaturesControl_container 0.17 not-owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned yes 0 0 DC/2016/01227 - approval for 7 dwellings - expired. 2019-11-01 2021-05-10
M0050 M0050 Land South of Spencers Lane, Spencers Lane, Maghull & Aintree POINT (-2.920464 53.484947) http://maps.sefton.gov.uk/webmaplayers/?x=339023&y=399081&resolution=0.2&epsg=27700&mapname=smbc&baseLayer=ColourMapping&datalayers=Sefton%20Boundary%2CBrownfield%20Land%20Register%202020%2CselectFeaturesControl_container 0.6 not-owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned full-planning-permission yes 0 0 Backs onto motorway. Local Plan allocation MN2.33. Minimum number of dwellinsg figure is 15 to reflect the Local Plan Appendix 1.. Area of hardstanding to the rear of existing properties. Adjacent to the M57. 2019-11-01 2021-05-10
M0077 M0077 101, Liverpool Road, Maghull & Aintree POINT (-2.940702 53.525742) http://maps.sefton.gov.uk/webmaplayers/?x=337744&y=403644&resolution=0.2&epsg=27700&mapname=smbc&baseLayer=ColourMapping&datalayers=Sefton%20Boundary%2CBrownfield%20Land%20Register%202020%2CselectFeaturesControl_container 0.15 not-owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned yes 0 0 Permission DC/2016/02394 for 12 apartments now expired.. Single dwelling house with planning permission. 2019-11-01 2021-05-10
S0247 S0247 18-20, Granville Road, Southport POINT (-3.034102 53.63137) http://maps.sefton.gov.uk/webmaplayers/?x=331719&y=415473&resolution=0.2&epsg=27700&mapname=smbc&baseLayer=ColourMapping&datalayers=Sefton%20Boundary%2CBrownfield%20Land%20Register%202020%2CselectFeaturesControl_container 0.47 not-owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned full-planning-permission yes 0 0 Various permissions - Partial brownfield. The site is in a Conservation Area and as such design standards apply. Minimum figure based on there being a number of apartments.. Site of detached properties and rear gardens. 2019-11-01 2021-05-10
S0294 S0294 55A, Banastre Road, Southport POINT (-3.007149 53.636939) https://www.sefton.gov.uk/brownfield 0.18 not-owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned outline-planning-permission 2020-06-04 yes 7 0 2025-11-25
S0297 S0297 Former Kew Park and Ride, Crowland Street, Southport POINT (-2.967467 53.639462) https://www.sefton.gov.uk/brownfield 2.5 owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned yes 65 0 Part of Local Plan allocation MN2.5. Former and now disused park and ride site. Should be built in conjunction with wider allocation.. Former park and ride site off Foul Lane. 2019-11-01 2023-11-15
B0162 B0162 Former Rawson Road Primary School, Rawson Road, Bootle POINT (-3.014926 53.464375) https://www.sefton.gov.uk/brownfield 0.96 owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned 33 0 Former school site, now cleared. Adjacent to two major roads. 2017-10-17 2023-11-15
B0165 B0165 503 - 509, Hawthorne Road, Bootle POINT (-2.987866 53.461365) https://www.sefton.gov.uk/brownfield 2.61 not-owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned full-planning-permission 2022-01-24 yes 158 0 yes Cleared site between Hawthorne Road and canal. 2019-11-01 2023-11-15
C0174 C0174 Factory building, Sandy Lane, Crosby & Hightown POINT (-3.010911 53.468881) http://maps.sefton.gov.uk/webmaplayers/?x=333023&y=397383&resolution=0.5&epsg=27700&mapname=smbc&baseLayer=ColourMapping&datalayers=Sefton%20Boundary%2CBrownfield%20Land%20Register%202020%2CselectFeaturesControl_container 1.02 not-owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned outline-planning-permission 0 0 Large industrial unit in the centre of the Sandy Road Industrial Estate. Adjacent to housing, other industrial uses, and the railway line. 2021-02-10 2021-02-10
F0129 F0129 Former Dairy, 5, Marsh Brows, Formby POINT (-3.070245 53.554253) http://maps.sefton.gov.uk/webmaplayers/?x=329208&y=406927&resolution=0.2&epsg=27700&mapname=smbc&baseLayer=ColourMapping&datalayers=Sefton%20Boundary%2CBrownfield%20Land%20Register%202020%2CselectFeaturesControl_container 0.11 not-owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned full-planning-permission 0 0 Former dairy site. 2019-11-01 2021-05-10
S0262 S0262 Land West of Lynton Road, Lynton Road, Southport POINT (-3.028086 53.617957) https://www.sefton.gov.uk/brownfield 1.49 owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned full-planning-permission 2025-10-17 yes 33 0 yes Former railway land between the railway and housing. 2019-11-01 2023-11-15
S0271 S0271 Land to the rear of 91-97B, Eastbank Street, Southport POINT (-3.003344 53.644764) http://maps.sefton.gov.uk/webmaplayers/?x=333773&y=416932&resolution=0.2&epsg=27700&mapname=smbc&baseLayer=ColourMapping&datalayers=Sefton%20Boundary%2CBrownfield%20Land%20Register%202020%2CselectFeaturesControl_container 0.15 not-owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned 0 0 Expired permission.. Commercial buildings on the edge of Southport Town Centre. 2019-11-01 2021-05-10
B0164 B0164 Former St Mary’s school, Irlam Road, Bootle POINT (-2.996921 53.44953) https://www.sefton.gov.uk/brownfield 2.28 not-owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned 2021-02-18 5 0 Former school buildings. 2025-11-25
C0303 C0303 Land Adj To The Junction Of Hicks Road, Park Road, Crosby & Hightown POINT (-3.021634 53.47842) https://maps.sefton.gov.uk/webmaplayers/?x=332294&y=398451&resolution=0.2&epsg=27700&mapname=smbc&baseLayer=ColourMapping&datalayers=Sefton%20Boundary%2CBrownfield%20Land%20Register%202022%2CselectFeaturesControl_container 0.09 not-owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned 0 0
M0110 M0110 81, Foxhouse Lane, Maghull & Aintree POINT (-2.926885 53.513693) https://maps.sefton.gov.uk/webmaplayers/?x=338637&y=402288&resolution=0.2&epsg=27700&mapname=smbc&baseLayer=ColourMapping&datalayers=Sefton%20Boundary%2CBrownfield%20Land%20Register%202022%2CselectFeaturesControl_container 0.12 not-owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned 0 0
norw140 norw140 140, Norwood Road, Southport POINT (-2.975865 53.641638) https://www.sefton.gov.uk/brownfield 0.02 not-owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned full-planning-permission 2020-12-21 yes 11 0 Office building in Southport. 2022-01-01 2025-11-25
S0352 S0352 91, Scarisbrick New Road, Southport POINT (-2.9815 53.636905) http://maps.sefton.gov.uk/webmaplayers/?x=335211&y=416039&resolution=0.2&epsg=27700&mapname=smbc&baseLayer=ColourMapping&datalayers=Sefton%20Boundary%2CBrownfield%20Land%20Register%202022%2CselectFeaturesControl_container 0.09 not-owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned 0 0
S0354 S0354 19, St Peters Road, Southport POINT (-3.010593 53.631228) http://maps.sefton.gov.uk/webmaplayers/?x=333274&y=415436&resolution=0.2&epsg=27700&mapname=smbc&baseLayer=ColourMapping&datalayers=Sefton%20Boundary%2CBrownfield%20Land%20Register%202022%2CselectFeaturesControl_container 0.28 not-owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned 0 0
B0187 B0187 Litherland House, Litherland Road, Bootle POINT (-2.987244 53.454462) https://www.sefton.gov.uk/brownfield 3.2 not-owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned 135 0 Vacant office building on large that would be suitable for redevelopment for housing. Unlikely to be redeveloped in the short term and placed in 6-10 year supply. 2022-08-01 2024-01-11
C0178 C0178 Vine House, Kepler Street, Bootle POINT (-3.004583 53.464818) https://www.sefton.gov.uk/brownfield 0.23 owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned 2026-02-12 58 0 Vacant former residential block. 2017-10-17 2024-01-01
M0063 M0063 Land at Deyes Lane, Deyes Lane, Maghull & Aintree POINT (-2.937596 53.512204) https://www.sefton.gov.uk/brownfield 3.06 not-owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned full-planning-permission 2024-12-10 30 0 Nursing home and grounds 2024-01-11 2024-01-11
mart mart ST MARTINS HOUSE, STANLEY ROAD, BOOTLE POINT (-2.990271 53.447638) https://www.sefton.gov.uk/brownfield 0.46 not-owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned 2022-03-25 132 0 Office building in Bootle. 2022-03-25 2024-01-18
mert mert MERTON HOUSE, STANLEY ROAD, BOOTLE POINT (-2.990486 53.448201) https://www.sefton.gov.uk/brownfield 0.48 not-owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned other 2025-06-27 yes 140 0 Office building in Bootle. 2022-03-25 2024-01-18
B0180 B0180 Land at, St Bernard's Drive, Netherton POINT (-2.985261 53.486455) https://www.sefton.gov.uk/brownfield 0.16 not-owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned full-planning-permission 2021-06-17 7 0 Cleared land in a predominantly residential area. 2025-11-25
B0331 B0331 Land off Heysham Road, Bootle, Heysham Road, Netherton POINT (-2.956281 53.478159) https://www.sefton.gov.uk/brownfield 2.16 not-owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned full-planning-permission 2025-06-10 54 0 Undeveloped site at north end of Sentinel Way, south of Heysham Road. 2025-11-25
B0335 B0335 Holy Ghost Parish Social Club, Poulsom Drive, Netherton POINT (-2.983364 53.48584) https://www.sefton.gov.uk/brownfield 0.17 not-owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned 18 0 2026-02-10 2026-02-10
B0336 B0336 St Anne's & St Peter's House and Site of, University Road, Bootle POINT (-2.98728 53.446418) https://www.sefton.gov.uk/brownfield 0.49 owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned 271 0 2026-02-10 2026-02-10
B0337 B0337 Former St Raymonds School, Harrop's Croft, Netherton POINT (-2.981484 53.491885) https://www.sefton.gov.uk/brownfield 1.88 not-owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned 15 0 2026-02-10 2026-02-10
B0339 B0339 St John's, Merton Road, BOOTLE POINT (-2.987362 53.448014) https://www.sefton.gov.uk/brownfield 1.84 not-owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned 189 0 2026-02-10 2026-02-10
B0340 B0340 Remaining area of Land at, Pendle Drive, Netherton POINT (-2.994003 53.487507) https://www.sefton.gov.uk/brownfield 0.46 owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned yes 14 0 Former Council offices within residential area. Remaining land from 2025-11-25
B0341 B0341 St Raymonds Chapel, Pigotts Rake, Netherton POINT (-2.981034 53.493357) https://www.sefton.gov.uk/brownfield 0.1 not-owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned 8 0 2026-02-10 2026-02-10
C0222 C0222 Park House, Park Road, Crosby & Hightown POINT (-3.021554 53.476213) https://www.sefton.gov.uk/brownfield 1.22 not-owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned full-planning-permission 2023-03-15 94 0 Former convalescence buildings. 2025-11-25
F0193 F0193 Land at 74, Victoria Road, Formby POINT (-3.075651 53.56619) https://www.sefton.gov.uk/brownfield 0.37 not-owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned full-planning-permission 2023-03-10 3 0 2025-11-25
F0196 F0196 Land at West Lane, Formby, West Lane, Formby POINT (-3.066686 53.570862) https://www.sefton.gov.uk/brownfield 5.69 not-owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned full-planning-permission 89 0 Site on West Lane to south of Brewery Lane. 2025-11-25
F0318 F0318 Formby Youth Club, Cheapside, Formby POINT (-3.053309 53.551498) https://www.sefton.gov.uk/brownfield 0.25 owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned 12 0 2026-02-10 2026-02-10
L232 L232 Litherland Methodist Church, Wilsons Lane, Netherton POINT (-2.998955 53.471101) https://www.sefton.gov.uk/brownfield 0.17 not-permissioned 2016-08-05 7 0 2025-11-25

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