Fiddler's Ferry, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fiddler's Ferry, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
About Fiddler's Ferry
Fiddler's Ferry, located in the Borough of Warrington, Cheshire, is the site of a decommissioned coal-fired power station that was operational from 1971 until its closure on 31 March 2020. With a generating capacity of 1,989 megawatts, the station sourced water from the River Mersey and was managed by several companies post-privatisation in 1990, including SSE Thermal from 2004 to 2022. In July 2022, the site was acquired by Peel NRE, presenting potential opportunities for future development and planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £219,404 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sefton
- Parliamentary constituency: Southport
- LSOA: Sefton 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fiddler's Ferry.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fiddler's Ferry.
- 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 Fiddler's Ferry based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Fiddler's Ferry.
- - Land West Of Marine Drive North Of Crossens Way Crossens Way Southport
Variation of condition 13 pursuant to planning permission DC/2024/01935 approved on 24.02.2025 to allow the scheme of highways works to be implemented on a phased basis.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 304 Preston New Road Southport PR9 8NX
Proposed loft conversion including a dormer to the rear, changing hip roof to gable roof and proposed single storey rear/side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Sewage Disposal Works Marine Drive Southport PR9 9YL
Works to include the construction of Motor Control Centre (MCC) and Blower Building and associated Transformer Kiosk, Sludge Thickener Building, Washwater Pump Kiosk, Ultra Violet (UV)Building, UV MCC
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sefton | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - Land To The North Of Bartons Close Southport PR9 8RE
Approval of details reserved by condition 7 (remediation) on permission DC/2021/01197 approved on 29/06/2021
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sefton | Date: 2023-09-08
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A brief summary of Fiddler's Ferry in Merseyside
Fiddler's Ferry, located in the Borough of Warrington, Cheshire, is the site of a decommissioned coal-fired power station that was operational from 1971 until its closure on 31 March 2020. With a generating capacity of 1,989 megawatts, the station sourced water from the River Mersey and was managed by several companies post-privatisation in 1990, including SSE Thermal from 2004 to 2022. In July 2022, the site was acquired by Peel NRE, presenting potential opportunities for future development and planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Fiddler's Ferry show an average sale price of £219,404, 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 Fiddler's Ferry a particularly low-crime area.
Fiddler's Ferry has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: North Meols, No data available for publication by HE. 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 Fiddler's Ferry includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ribble Estuary SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Ribble & Alt Estuaries; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Ribble & Alt Estuaries. 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, Fiddler's Ferry 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 Fiddler's Ferry
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Fiddler's Ferry. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Fiddler's Ferry may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Fiddler's Ferry were full planning applications (5), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.