What is the planning approval rate near Caldy?

The planning approval rate near Caldy is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Caldy?

The most common type of planning application near Caldy is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Caldy, Merseyside Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Caldy, Merseyside.

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About Caldy

Caldy is an affluent village located on the Wirral Peninsula in Merseyside, England, southeast of West Kirby. It falls within the West Kirby & Thurstaston Ward of the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral and is part of the Wirral West parliamentary constituency. As of the 2001 Census, Caldy had a population of 1,290, contributing to a total ward population of 12,869, making it a small yet vibrant community for potential planning applications.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £293,197 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wirral
Parliamentary constituency: Wirral West
LSOA: Wirral 028E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Caldy.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Caldy based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Caldy.

- Thatches Shore Road, Caldy, Wirral, CH48 2JL
Single storey rear extension with first floor terrace over and alterations to windows on the side and rear elevations.
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-01-29
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- 58 Caldy Road, Caldy, Wirral, CH48 2HN
Existing single storey garage to be converted and extended vertically with erection of front dormer windows to provide additional family accommodation for intergenerational living. Additional rear bal
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-01-26
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- 41 Caldy Road, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 2HF
Proposal for the following changes to details approved under APP/11/01342: - 3 additional windows added to gable wall with obscure glass. - The rooflights on the front elevation are longer/taller than
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-12-15
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- Lane End, 20 Croft Drive, Caldy, Wirral, CH48 2JW
Discharge of Condition 03 of planning permission APP/22/00729
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wirral | Date: 2023-08-11
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- 11 Caldy Road, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 2HE
The demolition of the existing dwelling and outbuildings and the erection of a detached building containing 6 apartments with associated access, parking and landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2023-02-22
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A brief summary of Caldy in Merseyside

Property prices in Caldy show an average sale price of £293,197, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Caldy a particularly low-crime area.

Caldy has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: West Kirby, Caldy. 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 Caldy includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dee Cliffs SSSI, Dee Estuary SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dee Estuary; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): The Dee Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: The Dee Estuary. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Caldy

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Caldy. 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 Caldy.

The most common application types near Caldy were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (5), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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