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Planning in Eastham

Approved
90%
37 of 41 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Eastham in the last 24 months, from Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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About Eastham

Eastham is a village and electoral ward within the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, located on the Wirral Peninsula in Merseyside, England. Previously part of Cheshire, it lies to the south of Bromborough and east of Willaston, making it a strategically positioned area for planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 13,882. It sits within the Wirral district.

Property prices in Eastham show an average sale price of £275,095, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Eastham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Eastham has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Eastham 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Eastham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 66 planning applications were submitted near Eastham. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (40), outline applications (6), listed building and heritage (2).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Eastham?
In the last 24 months, 66 planning applications were submitted near Eastham. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Eastham?
The average planning decision time near Eastham is 54 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Eastham?
The planning approval rate near Eastham is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Eastham?
The most common type of planning application near Eastham is full planning applications, with 40 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Eastham?
You can search and track planning applications near Eastham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.