Bebington, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bebington, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · Town
About Bebington
Bebington is a town located within the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, Merseyside, England, approximately 5 miles south of Liverpool. Nestled near the eastern side of the Wirral Peninsula, it lies close to the River Mersey and is surrounded by nearby towns such as Birkenhead and Wallasey to the north-northwest, as well as Heswall to the west-southwest. Its historical roots in Cheshire add to the town's character, making it a relevant area for those interested in planning applications.
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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 038C
Crime Statistics
113 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 47
- anti-social-behaviour: 17
- shoplifting: 14
- criminal-damage-arson: 9
- drugs: 6
- other-theft: 6
- public-order: 6
- vehicle-crime: 3
- other-crime: 3
- burglary: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bebington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bebington.
- 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 Bebington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Bebington.
- - 5 Spital Road, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 9JA
Proposed 9m by 4.1m by 2.8m High Garden Room
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 20 Fairacres Road, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 3HB
Single storey extension to rear and side
Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 15 Quarry Avenue, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 3HE
SINGLE STOREY FLAT ROOF REAR EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 32 Spital Road, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 9JF
Two Storey Side Extension, Single Storey Rear Extension & Front Bay Window Extensions And Remodelling
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-01-31
View full details - - Unilever Employees Shop Gladstone Hall Road, Port Sunlight, Wirral, CH62 4YA
Addition of three rooflights to the rear roof slope of the two storey section of the Stables building.
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 56 Bromborough Road, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 7RH
New external business signage
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 56 Bromborough Road, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 7RH
Proposed change of use from takeaway/restaurant (sui generis) to Barber's Shop (Class E)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 3 Birch Road, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 7RJ
Demolition of existing garage and erection of replacement garage.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Research Laboratory, Unilever Plc Quarry Road East, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 3JW
Application for the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority for the demolition of the existing tower block building (the ‘Tower Block’).
Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 17 Jocelyn Close, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 9JH
New single storey porch with two storey side extension and single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-10-23
View full details - - 5 Spital Road, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 9JA
First floor rear extension and new porch with external alterations including render and timber cladding to elevations (Amendment to planning permission APPH/23/00484)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Bebington in Merseyside
Bebington is a town located within the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, Merseyside, England, approximately 5 miles south of Liverpool. Nestled near the eastern side of the Wirral Peninsula, it lies close to the River Mersey and is surrounded by nearby towns such as Birkenhead and Wallasey to the north-northwest, as well as Heswall to the west-southwest. Its historical roots in Cheshire add to the town's character, making it a relevant area for those interested in planning applications.
Property prices in Bebington show an average sale price of £293,285, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Bebington area recorded 113 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Bebington has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lower Bebington, Port Sunlight. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bebington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dibbinsdale SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bebington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Bebington
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Bebington. Of these, 75% 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 Bebington.
The most common application types near Bebington were full planning applications (14), outline applications (6), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Lower Bebington planning applications
- Port Sunlight planning applications
- Poulton planning applications
- Spital planning applications
- Bromborough Pool planning applications
- Bromborough planning applications
- New Ferry planning applications
- Woodhey planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.