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Planning in Gayton

Approved
75%
12 of 15 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

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About Gayton

Gayton is a village situated in the Wirral district of Merseyside, England, nestled between Heswall and Parkgate. As of the 2001 Census, the village had a population of 3,110, making it a small but vibrant community, potentially influencing local planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,110. It sits within the Wirral district.

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

The area around Gayton has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gayton 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 Gayton, 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, 41 planning applications were submitted near Gayton. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (18), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Gayton?
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Gayton. The approval rate is 75%.
How long do planning decisions take near Gayton?
The average planning decision time near Gayton is 76 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 Gayton?
The planning approval rate near Gayton is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Gayton?
The most common type of planning application near Gayton is full planning applications, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Gayton?
You can search and track planning applications near Gayton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.