What is the planning approval rate near Barnston?

The planning approval rate near Barnston is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Barnston?

The most common type of planning application near Barnston is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Barnston?

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Barnston, Merseyside Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Barnston, Merseyside.

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About Barnston

Barnston is a village located in the Wirral district of Merseyside, England, on the Wirral Peninsula, northeast of Heswall. It falls within the Pensby & Thingwall Ward and the parliamentary constituency of Wirral West. The population of Barnston was recorded at 947 in the 2011 Census, reflecting a notable decrease from 3,620 in 2001, which may influence planning applications and community development initiatives in the area.

Population: 947

District: Wirral

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £293,285 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wirral
Parliamentary constituency: Wirral West
LSOA: Wirral 034B

Crime Statistics

14 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 9
burglary: 1
drugs: 1
possession-of-weapons: 1
public-order: 1
vehicle-crime: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barnston.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Barnston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Barnston.

- JAYS MEADOW, 9 Dale End Road, Barnston, Wirral, CH61 1DD
Technical Details Consent pursuant to Permission in Principle ref: PIP/25/00323 for the demolition of the existing dwelling and provision of up to two dwellings, with associated works.
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-03-24
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- Crofton, 172 Barnston Road, Barnston, Wirral, CH61 1AR
ERECTION OF TWO STOREY SIDE AND REAR EXTENSION
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-06-12
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A brief summary of Barnston in Merseyside

Property prices in Barnston show an average sale price of £293,285, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 14 crimes reported in the Barnston area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Barnston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Barnston Village. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

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Planning Activity in Barnston

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Barnston. Of these, 0% were approved.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Barnston.

The most common application types near Barnston were full planning applications (6). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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