Claughton, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Claughton, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
About Claughton
Claughton is a village and suburb located in Birkenhead on the Wirral Peninsula, approximately 3 km west of the town centre and adjacent to Birkenhead Park. As part of the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, Claughton has a rich history, having transitioned from the County Borough of Birkenhead during local government reorganisation in 1974. This area presents various planning opportunities, given its residential character and proximity to urban amenities.
Population: 14,705
District: Wirral
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £275,804 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wirral
- Parliamentary constituency: Birkenhead
- LSOA: Wirral 015E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Claughton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Claughton.
- 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 Claughton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Claughton.
- - 35 Palm Grove, Oxton, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 1TG
Erection of a single-storey rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 51 Forest Road, Claughton, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 1UH
Proposed side extension to existing dwelling to create accessible shower room with associated drainage
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 43 St David Road, Claughton, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 8SW
Single storey rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 25 Egerton Road, Claughton, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 1UJ
Hip-to-gable loft conversion with rear dormer extension (Amended Description)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-12-13
View full details - - 32 Devonshire Road, Oxton, Wirral, CH43 1TW
Discharge of condition 3 (basement materials and methodology) of application APPH/22/01539 ( Internal and external refurbishment of the building including structural alterations to existing kitchen ar
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-06-29
View full details - - Flat 1, 40 Cearns Road, Oxton, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 2JP
Front and rear extensions to existing annex with associated internal alterations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-06-02
View full details - - Flat 1, Redcourt Manor, 7 Devonshire Place, Oxton, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 1TX
Discharge Condition 22 (20/01084) Sustainable Drainage Phase B of the development site
Type: Conditions | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-04-17
View full details - - Kiddy Factory Nursery, 36 Lorne Road, Oxton, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 2JN
Single storey rear extension and covered walkway - for existing child places only, no additional places
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-04-15
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A brief summary of Claughton in Merseyside
Claughton is a village and suburb located in Birkenhead on the Wirral Peninsula, approximately 3 km west of the town centre and adjacent to Birkenhead Park. As part of the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, Claughton has a rich history, having transitioned from the County Borough of Birkenhead during local government reorganisation in 1974. This area presents various planning opportunities, given its residential character and proximity to urban amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 14,705. It sits within the Wirral district.
Property prices in Claughton show an average sale price of £275,804, 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 Claughton a particularly low-crime area.
Claughton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Birkenhead Park, Oxton Village. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Claughton 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 Claughton
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Claughton. Of these, 71% 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 Claughton.
The most common application types near Claughton were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (8), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Oxton planning applications
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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.