Gayton, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gayton, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
Planning applications in Gayton are administered by Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 3,110
District: Wirral
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £275,095 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wirral
- Parliamentary constituency: Wirral West
- LSOA: Wirral 040B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gayton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gayton.
- 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 Gayton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Gayton.
- - 29 Latchford Road, Gayton, Wirral, CH60 3RN
Amendment to APPH/24/00434 for the following: The side dormer to the right hand side (viewed from the front) is to be retained as existing. The side dormer to the left hand side is to be reduced in si
Type: Conditions | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Oak View, 15 Thornton Crescent, Gayton, Wirral, CH60 3RR
Proposed two storey rear extension and dormer extension to front with timber cladding (amended from original)
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-03-15
View full details - - 46 Latchford Road, Gayton, Wirral, CH60 3RW
Gabled roof extension to create additional accommodation with erection of dormer to the front and render finish to all external walls; demolition of chimney and two storey extension to the front with
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 12 Porlock Close, Gayton, Wirral, CH60 3RT
Rear extension, with roof alterations including front and rear dormer and roof terrace, internal alterations and erection of front double garage.
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 18 Beverley Drive, Gayton, Wirral, CH60 3RP
Extensions & Remodelling To Porch & Conservatory, Remodelling Of Garage, Raising Roof levels To Porch, Conservatory & Garage Along With Internal & External Remodelling
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - The Chase, 64 Dawstone Road, Gayton, Wirral, CH60 0BS
The proposed use of one room within the dwelling as a physiotherapy clinic.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 13 Beverley Drive, Gayton, Wirral, CH60 3RP
Proposed ground floor garage conversion. Proposed first floor side extension with mezzanine, balcony and pitched roof over. Proposed double garage with hard landscaping works.
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-02-23
View full details - - 20 Parklands Drive, Gayton, Wirral, CH60 3RU
Demolition of existing garage, erection of single storey rear extension and side infill with the erection of a new attached garage and a front extension.(amended)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-08-03
View full details - - 29 Latchford Road, Gayton, Wirral, CH60 3RN
Side dormer extensions, (Increase to previously approved dormer extensions under APP/22/00622) Front portico refurbishment, internal alterations, external render and window replacement. Amended plans
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-04-01
View full details - - 11 Baskervyle Close, Gayton, Wirral, CH60 8QL
Proposed garage conversion, single-storey rear extension with terrace above, part two-storey, part first-floor side extension, and rendering of property
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-01-20
View full details - - Tamarisk, 4 Baskervyle Close, Gayton, Wirral, CH60 8QL
Single storey ground floor Rear extension, front porch and roof alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Gayton in Merseyside
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Gayton a particularly low-crime area.
Gayton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Heswall Lower Village, Gayton. 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 Gayton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dee Estuary SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dee Estuary; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): The Dee Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: The Dee Estuary. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Gayton
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Gayton. Of these, 33% 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 Gayton.
The most common application types near Gayton were full planning applications (20), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 83% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.