Port Sunlight Local Listed Building Consent Order

Port Sunlight Local Listed Building Consent Order (LLBCO) was first adopted in 2015 and had effect from 25 November 2015 until 26 November 2025.

Following the success of the first Order, it was decided that a further Order would be made to extend the provisions of the LLBCO. A review also highlighted some minor amendments to improve the process. A copy of the report setting out those amendments and that decision can be viewed here:

Delegated Officer decision to make a further Order

Wirral Council and Port Sunlight Village Trust have worked in partnership, with the financial support from Historic England, to develop a Local Listed Building Consent Order (LLBCO) for Port Sunlight to streamline the consent process for residents, to more effectively manage change and to regain lost heritage features in the village.

The following works are included in the Port Sunlight LLBCO:

  • replace severely deteriorated or inappropriate:
    • yard gates
    • rear doors
    • rear windows
    • outbuilding doors
  • install vacuum insulated glazing (VIG) or slim-line double glazing or single glazing with the option of secondary glazing.

The provision in the 2015 Order for the installation of satellite dishes has been removed due to the availability of modern digital alternatives.

The 2025 LLBCO is live and ready to use.

LLBCO Toolkit brochure

A brochure originally written and printed by Port Sunlight Village Trust and Wirral Council, with the support of Historic England, to introduce and explain the Local Listed Building Consent Order to residents. The brochure has been updated and adapted to explain the basic information about the LLBCO and then covers each class of work included in the LLBCO.

The Port Sunlight LLBCO

The Port Sunlight LLBCO describes the works covered and the conditions required for making alterations to the listed houses of Port Sunlight Village. The LLBCO should be read in conjunction with the appendices (1-7), the Notice Form and guidance document.

The expired Order can be viewed here:

Appendix 1: Site Plan

Map showing the properties covered by the LLBCO

Appendix 2: Addresses and architectural descriptions

The document includes the addresses for properties covered by the LLBCO and a brief architectural description for each of the properties.

Appendix 3: Rear window type schedule by address

A schedule of rear window types for Port Sunlight Village. Please note that metal windows, leaded light windows (of any type) and awning windows are not presently covered by the LLBCO. We hope to amend the LLBCO in the future to include these window types.

Appendix 4: Schematic rear window drawings

Rear Window Drawings: these are schematic drawings which show the typical construction and specifications for replacement:

The panes of glass, profiles and dimensions for your windows will be different. Use this drawing as a guide to get you and your joiner started. You would have to submit your own drawings to scale as part of your LLBCO Notice.

Appendix 5: Rear door type

Rear Door Types:  there are five appropriate rear door types that can be used to replace a severely deteriorated or an inappropriate rear door under the LLBCO in Port Sunlight village. You may use any one of the rear door types shown below.

The doors illustrated and specified on the drawings must be replicated precisely to be covered by the LLBCO. Overall dimensions (height, width, thickness) for the doors will vary from house to house

Appendix 6: Rear yard gate drawing

There is only one appropriate yard gate that can be used to replace severely deteriorated or inappropriate yard gate under the LLBCO in Port Sunlight village. You must use the yard gate shown in Appendix 6 to do work under the LLBCO. The yard gate illustrated and specified on the drawings must be replicated precisely to be covered by the LLBCO. Overall dimensions (height, width, thickness) for the yard gates will vary from house to house.

Appendix 7: Rear Outbuilding Doors

There are four appropriate rear outbuilding door types,that can be used to replace a severely deteriorated or an inappropriate outbuilding door under the LLBCO in Port Sunlight village. When there is an original toilet in place and the intention is to keep the toilet, only TYPE 2 Spiked plank door can be used.

Appendix 8 briefly describes the LLBCO Notice process, time frame and supporting documents required to do works under the LLBCO.

LLBCO Notice form

The LLBCO Notice Form must be approved in writing by Wirral Council before undertaking works covered by the LLBCO. The form includes basic information about the proposed work and check lists for documents (photographs and drawings) to support your Notice.

Before you begin to complete the LLBCO Notice form, please take a look at this simple, step-by-step guide and the Development Management Privacy Notice.