Bromborough, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bromborough, Merseyside.
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About Bromborough
Bromborough is a town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, Merseyside, situated on the Wirral Peninsula, south-east of Bebington and north of Eastham. Historically part of Cheshire, it became part of Merseyside in 1974, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications in this evolving region.
Population: 14,850
District: Wirral
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cheshire West and Chester
- Parliamentary constituency: Chester North and Neston
- LSOA: Cheshire West and Chester 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bromborough.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bromborough.
- 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 Bromborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Bromborough.
- - 11 Oakridge Road, Bromborough, Wirral, CH62 2AS
Proposed single storey side extension and existing conservatory converted to an orangery
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 42 Mark Rake, Bromborough, Wirral, CH62 2DP
Installation of a timber Gazebo in the rear garden
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Unit 2, Unit 4 And Unit 6 The Rake Precinct , Bromborough, Wirral, CH62 7AD
Proposed change of use of Unit 2, Unit 4 and Unit 6, The Rake Precinct to 6 x 1-bedroom flats, including external alterations
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - 2, 4 & 6 The Rake Precinct , Bromborough, Wirral, CH62 7AD
Proposed change of use of Unit 2, Unit 4 and Unit 6, The Rake From Class E to Three 3bed dwellings – The Rake, Bromborough, Wirral CH62 7AQ
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-06-12
View full details - - 117 Mark Rake, Bromborough, Wirral, CH62 2DL
Single storey rear extension that shall measure 3.8 metres from the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse and which shall reach a height of 2.4 metres above ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-05-25
View full details - - 6 Bromborough Village Road, Bromborough, Wirral, CH62 7ES
Change of use of part of ground floor to 1no. flat, creation of 1no. flat at first floor and first floor canopy at rear
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2023-12-02
View full details - - 25 Palatine Road, Bromborough, Wirral, CH62 2DU
Rear brick shed to be demolished, Single storey rear extension built to extend kitchen area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2023-04-02
View full details - - 20 The Rake, Bromborough, Wirral, CH62 7AQ
Erection of a two-storey side and rear extension. Erection of a single-storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Bromborough in Merseyside
Bromborough is a town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, Merseyside, situated on the Wirral Peninsula, south-east of Bebington and north of Eastham. Historically part of Cheshire, it became part of Merseyside in 1974, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications in this evolving region. The settlement has a population of approximately 14,850. It sits within the Wirral district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bromborough a particularly low-crime area.
Bromborough has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lower Bebington, Bromborough Village, Port Sunlight, Bromborough Pool. 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 Bromborough includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dibbinsdale SSSI, New Ferry SSSI; 9 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Mersey Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Mersey Estuary. 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, Bromborough 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 Bromborough
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Bromborough. Of these, 67% 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 Bromborough.
The most common application types near Bromborough were full planning applications (7), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 70% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Eastham planning applications
- Port Sunlight 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.