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House prices in Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council: average £188,527, +0.9% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council received?
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council received 546 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 90%.
How long does Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council take to decide applications?
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council takes an average of 73 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council?
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council approves 90% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 121 appeals were lodged against Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 23% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council serves as the local authority for the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley in Merseyside, England. As a metropolitan borough council, it delivers a wide range of local government services to residents and has been an integral part of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority since 2014, making it a key player in regional planning and development initiatives. The council is currently led by Graham Morgan (Labour), who has held the position since 18 May 2018. James Duncan serves as Chief Executive since 1 February 2025. The council comprises 45 councillors, with the most recent election held on 2 May 2024.

The council area encompasses 23 towns and villages, including Huyton-With-Roby, Kirkby and Prescot. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council received 546 planning applications. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (82), outline applications (60), amendments (37). 10 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

121 planning appeals were lodged against Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council decisions, of which 19 were allowed and 62 were dismissed (23% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.