Frankby, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Frankby, Merseyside.
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About Frankby
Frankby is a quaint village located in the Wirral district of Merseyside, England, nestled on the Wirral Peninsula between Greasby and Newton, just south of Hoylake and adjacent to West Kirby. Once a civil parish, it now falls within the Greasby, Frankby, and Irby Ward and the parliamentary constituency of Wirral West, with the hamlet of Larton to the northwest. This charming locale offers a unique blend of historical significance and contemporary living, making it a noteworthy area for 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 028C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Frankby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Frankby.
- 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 Frankby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Frankby.
- - 297 Frankby Road, Frankby, Wirral, CH48 1PE
Construction of first floor side extension
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Land To The East Of Hillbark Road, Frankby, Wirral, CH48 1NJ
Certificate of lawfulness for the use of the land as a Commercial Equestrian Enterprise (Sui Generis)
Type: Amendment | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-01-04
View full details - - 297 Frankby Road, Frankby, Wirral, CH48 1PE
Single story side extension under Class A enlargement, improvement or alteration
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Land To The East Of Hillbark Road, Frankby, Wirral, CH48 1NJ
Variation of Condition 1 (approved plans) of planning permission APP/17/00149 to allow for elevational alterations to the barn.
Type: Conditions | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 37 Lombardy Avenue, Greasby, Wirral, CH49 3AE
Erection of a two storey side extension and single storey rear extension. General internal alterations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - Birch Heys Farm Birch Heys, Frankby, Wirral, CH48 1PJ
rear single storey oak framed extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - 297 Frankby Road, Frankby, Wirral, CH48 1PE
Demolition of an existing detached garage, and the construction of single storey front porch extension, two-storey side extension, part single-storey, part-two storey rear extension with alterations t
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-03-20
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A brief summary of Frankby in Merseyside
Frankby is a quaint village located in the Wirral district of Merseyside, England, nestled on the Wirral Peninsula between Greasby and Newton, just south of Hoylake and adjacent to West Kirby. Once a civil parish, it now falls within the Greasby, Frankby, and Irby Ward and the parliamentary constituency of Wirral West, with the hamlet of Larton to the northwest. This charming locale offers a unique blend of historical significance and contemporary living, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications.
Property prices in Frankby 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 Frankby a particularly low-crime area.
Frankby has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Caldy, Frankby 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Frankby includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Thurstaston Common SSSI. 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 Frankby
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Frankby. Of these, 80% 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 Frankby.
The most common application types near Frankby were full planning applications (10), amendments (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Caldy 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.